Arrian, trans. E.I. Robson, 2 vols. (Loeb, 1961-6), II, 59 (Anabasis Alexandri, Book XIX, i): `Porus was then conducted to Alexander, who learning of his approach rode and met him in advance of the line with a few of the Companions, then halting his horse, he admired the great size of Porus, who was over five cubits in height ...'. Porus is also given as an example of a giant by Chassaneon, 22.