30. Go on your way, father
Posted by Labels: Alexander, Attalus, Black Cleitus, Eurydice, Olympias, Pausanias, Philip
Macedonia 336 B.C. -
9 Years Earlier
Announcer:
Philip, King of Macedonia...and leader of the Greeks.
Philip:
All my life, I've waited to see Greeks grovel with respect
for Macedonia. Today is that day.
They say already, "Philip was a great general...but
Alexander is simply great."
But if you ever insult me again...I'll kill you.
I've missed you. In the spring, Persia. You'll command my
horse from the right.
Alexander:
I'm honored, Father. I wouldn't miss it...for all
the gold in the world.
Philip:
Which, one day, you'll have.
Olympias:
Making himself a 13th god. He's drunk so much wine, my poor
Philip, he's lost his mind.
Attalus:
Your Majesty.
Olympias:
Attalus.
(To Eurydice) I hope the prince is enjoying the
spectacle...as much as our regent.
Eurydice:
He's very tired.
Philip:
Hey.
(To Pausanias) Pausanias, bring the rest of the guard.
Pausanias:
Royal guard! To the arena! March!
Black Cleitus:
No guard, Your Majesty? In all this crowd? Greeks all over
the place.
Philip:
Cleitus, Cleitus. My Cleitus.
This man you can always trust, Alexander. Treat him as you
would me. He'll guard your back for you.
Alexander:
Yes,
Father.
Philip:
My people are guard enough today. Let these Greeks see for
themselves how I can walk through my people. Then let them call me tyrant. Bring
the main guard in after my entry only.
Cleitus, make sure the wine flows steady all day. I want
them to like me.
Weren't you told? I go in alone. Follow with the main guard.
Go on. Go on.
Alexander:
Father, it's best I go with you.
Philip:
You want the world to see you're my successor. Is that what
she wants?
Don't look so hurt all the time, Alexander. Be a man. You
count yourself lucky you were here at all today, after your public display.
By Herakles, by Zeus, by all the gods...obey me this once!
Alexander:
Have
courage, Father. And go on your way rejoicing that at each step...you may
recall your valor.
Announcer:
And now, our beloved King Philip...in whose honor these
wedding games begin.
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