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Scene I. An outpost in Alexander scamp. Scene II. Throne-room in the palace of Poros. Scene III. Outside the house of Yzdra. Scene I. An outpost in Alexander scamp between the Kyher Pass and the River I ndus. Three Greek soldiers discovered preparing supper, 1st S. :I snot that soup ready yet? 2nd S. :N ot yet; have patience. 1st S. :T is five years since I left Macedon and in all that time have I done nothing else but have patience. Tis a wonder that I have not yet lain down somewhere and patiently given my carcass to the vultures. My patience wanes. 3rd S. :I nthat we agree with you. All the Greeks talk of nothing but home. Tis long since we saw Macedon. 2nd S. :H ow much farther is the end of the world, think you? 3rd S. :I know not. They say this India is a vast realm and we are now but upon its borders; but what may be beyond, or when Alexander will have enough of conquest, I cannot guess. 1st S. :H ow fares your shoulder? 2nd S. :B ut badly; the wound will not heal. I wish that barbarian dart thrower was at the other end of my spear. 1st S. :P ray Zeus that the next barbarians be not better marksmen! 3rd S.
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