Northward Alexander moved at the head of his vast army, which stretched in a never-ending line. Beside him and next to him in command was his cousin, a brave and silent man, devoted to meditation and piety. He was loved by all the generals and soldiers of Alexander, for he bore malice to no one. He was the right hand man of Alexander, whose orders he carried out justly and humanely. Often did his wise and cool advice turn Alexander away from some rash resolve he had made in a moment of passion or anger.