A l e x a n d e r t h e G r e a t 64 built and are anchored at the port. The phonician sailors have also arrived and ready to receive my Lord’s orders. (Alexander gets up off his seat. He staggers as he has consumed too much alcohol) Alexander: Starting tomorrow, all the ships are to be manned and sail in the Euphrates River to the Gulf in order to conquer Arabia. You know why we are doing this? Because the Arabs have not sent us an ambassador, nor declared to be our vassals. They have become the only ones in the region who have not been subjugated to my rule. All other nations offered me their loyalty and obedience except for them. Therefore, the Arabian Peninsula must be conquered. Permaent settlements must be established there. Drink with me to the conquest of Arabia. (Much noise and loud laughs ensue. Suddenly, a much louder voice is heard. Alexander screams in severe pain): Alexander: Aaah, aaaah, aaaah. (All becomes quiet. Alexander is turning and twisting in agony. He screams again):
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