At some point , however , Athenodorus was fined by the Athenians for failing to appear at the festival .
Athenodorus asked Alexander to intercede in writing on Athenodorus ' behalf ; Alexander instead Athenodorus ' his fine .
At some point , however , Athenodorus was fined by the Athenians for failing to appear at the festival , and he asked Alexander to intercede in writing on his behalf ; Alexander instead paid his fine .