古德明《征服英语》之英语军事故事，古德明，香港英语教育作家，他开了一个《征服英语专栏》，在专栏中专门用英语写了世界近代史上的军事小故事，用英语讲述历史中那些惊心动魄的战争。
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in january 330, alexander the great reached the capital of the persian empire, where he found 4000 greeks, who had been made prisoners by the persians. the hands and feet of some of them, and the noses and ears of others, had been cut off, and their faces branded with hot irons. alexander assured them that they should again see their families and native country.
"alas!" answered they,"how will it be possible for us to appear before all greece in this dreadful condition? the best way to bear misery is to conceal it." they entreated that they might be permitted to end their days among those accustomed to their misfortunes. alexander therefore gave to each of them 3000 drachmas, two couple of oxen to plough with, and a quantity of corn to sow. he also commanded the governor of the province to protect them.
