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While all this was going on, Hephaestion returned with his army from his mission, having conquered a big piece of India.1 Alexander commended him for his successes, then invaded the kingdom of Phegeus where the inhabitants cheerfully accepted the appearance of the Macedonians.2 Phegeus himself met the king with many gifts and Alexander confirmed him in his rule. Alexander and the army were feasted bountifully for two days, and then advanced to the Hyphasis River, the width of which was seven furlongs, the depth six fathoms, and the current violent. This was difficult to cross.

1 Continued from chap. 91.2; Curtius 9.1.35.

2 Curtius 9.1.36.

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