Life of Alexander, 1.63.5

Plutarch  translated by Bernadotte Perrin

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5Such was the force of the blow that Alexander recoiled and sank to his knees, whereupon his assailant ran at him with drawn scimitar, while Peucestas and Limnaeus[103] defended him. Both of them were wounded, and Limnaeus was killed; but Peucestas held out, and at last Alexander killed the Barbarian. But he himself received many wounds, and at last was smitten on the neck with a cudgel, and leaned against the wall, his eyes still fixed upon his foes.

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Notes

  • [103] Leonnatus, according to Arrian, vi. 10, 2.