...she lit the fire before the king himself <Alexander> and wished the world would learn that the women in Alexander's train took revenge upon the Persians on behalf of Hellas, surpassing both sailors and infantry. Noise and commotion ensued and encouraged by Friends and Companions the king was moved and he jumped up wearing his crown and holding a torch. The rest followed him, singing and shouting they surrounded the palace, and all the other Macedonians who heard that run willingly holding torches.