Sed ut primum instantibus curis laxatus est animus militarium rerum quam quietis otiique patientior, excepere eum voluptates, et quem arma Persarum  non fregerant vitia vicerunt: tempestiva convivia et perpotandi pervigilandique insana dulcedo, ludique et greges pelicum.
But Alexander, as soon as a mind which was better qualified for coping with military toil than with quiet and ease was relieved of pressing cares, gave himself up to pleasures, and one whom the arms of the Persians had not overcome fell victim to their vices:  banquets begun early, the mad enjoyment of heavy drinking and being up all night, sport, and troops of harlots.
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