Alexander (Vol. 3) (Alexander Trilogy) - Plot & Excerpts
3 38 EUMENES AND CALLISTHENES went to Alexander before dawn and found him sitting on a plain stool, covered only by a rough Macedonian chlamys. It was clear that he had not slept at all. ‘Has he confessed to his treason?’ he asked, without even lifting his head. ‘He bore the torture with incredible courage. He is a great soldier,’ replied Eumenes. ‘I know,’ said Alexander darkly. ‘Don’t you want to know what he said?’ asked Callisthenes. The King slowly nodded his head. ‘At the height of his suffering he shouted, “Ask Alexander what he wants me to say and let’s be done with it!”’ A cut above all things,’ said the King, ‘like a true Macedonian noble. Disdainful as always.’ How is it you have no doubts in this matter?’ asked Callisthenes. ‘There is no doubt,’ replied Alexander. ‘The evidence is overwhelming, and it is confirmed by the killers themselves.’ ‘And Amyntas?’ asked Eumenes. ‘Spare him at least. There are no accusations against him.’ He has come under suspicion before.
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