Alexander, son of Cassander

But Demetrius, who, when he received Alexander’s letters, had set out with his forces to join him, inspired the young man with still more fear because of his high position and reputation, and he therefore met Demetrius at Dium, and gave him a friendly welcome, but declared that the situation no longer demanded his presence.

Alexander was therefore well pleased, convinced that Demetrius was leaving his territories, not in hostility, but of his own free will, and escorted him on his way as far as Thessaly.

Demetrius was not at all disturbed, but delayed his coming a little, and ordered his officers to have their troops under arms, and all the attendants and servants in his train (and they were far more numerous than the retinue of Alexander) to go with him into the banqueting-hall and to remain there until he rose from the table.

Alexander sent to Demetrius begging for help, and also called upon Pyrrhus.

The youthful Alexander gave way to his demands, and Pyrrhus took possession of these countries and held them for himself with garrisons;

Thus Alexander’s affairs were already settled with the help of Pyrrhus, but nevertheless Demetrius came to him;