Roxana, daughter of the noble Hydarnes, is marriageable, and is said to be beautiful.

Her birth makes her a fitting bride for you." "Oh! brother, do not speak of marriage; I..." "You must marry, for I have no children." "But you are still young; you will not remain childless.

Besides, I do not say that I will never marry.

Do not be angry, but just now, when I am to prove my courage, I would rather hear nothing about women." "Well, then, you must marry Roxana when you return from the North.

But I should advise you to take her with you to the field.