00:00When Alexander invaded Thebes, one of his captains violated a noblewoman named Timoclea.
00:06After the assault, he demanded to know where her family's treasure was hidden.
00:11She told him calmly, in the well, in my garden.
00:15As he leaned over to check, she pushed him in.
00:18Then she grabbed heavy stones and crushed him where he fell.
00:23She was later brought before Alexander himself.
00:25But instead of punishing her, he was moved by her dignity.
00:30And ordered her release.
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