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Dialogues of the Dead (14.3)

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Alexander

Still, there were the Scythians, father, and the Indian elephants; they were no joke. And my conquests were not gained by dissension or treachery; I broke no oath, no promise, nor ever purchased victory at the expense of honour. As to the Greeks, most of them joined me without a struggle; and I dare say you have heard how I handled Thebes.

Philip

I know all about that; I had it from Clitus, whom you

v.1.p.132
ran through the body, in the middle of dinner, because he presumed to mention my achievements in the same breath with yours.

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