Phocion
(With dignity.) You are the conqueror of Athens.
Alexander
Lesser men than you I do not need. Give me your allegiance (pointing significantly to the scroll) and I give you—these lives!
Lydia
(Whispering.) Phocion, you cannot sacrifice such men!
Citizen
Do not think of us! What is life to the conquered? Gladly would we die for Athens.
Alexander