Now if you will consider what was the nature of the government of Darius, you will find it similar to the kingdom of the Turk, and therefore it was only necessary for Alexander, first to overthrow him in the field, and then to take the country from him. After which victory, Darius being killed, the state remained secure to Alexander, for the above reasons.
Ora, se voi considerrete di qual natura di governi era quello di Dario, lo troverrete simile al regno del Turco; e però ad Alessandro fu necessario prima urtarlo tutto e tòrli la campagna: dopo la quale vittoria, sendo Dario morto, rimase ad Alessandro quello stato sicuro, per le ragioni di sopra discorse.