Ptolomy was actually a bit reluctant to 'deport' this trusted or more accurately until very recently trusted retainer.
But Alexander's words, coupled with threats had managed to convince him otherwise.
As Ptolomy gazed imperiously down at the old man, his ice-cold voice rang out, "Nobles fight among themselves all the time. And we from the royal family turn half a blind eye to it as long as it is not too serious. But you colluded with foreign powers to undermine and destroy our great country. This is unacceptable."
Ptolomy had decided to indict Barzan with the first accusation and this caused the old man to only let out a light smirk.
Ptolomy didn't seem to notice this as his monologue continued, "Normally you would be killed by quartering (using four horses to dismember the four limbs). But given your immense contribution to rearing and raising us, we have decided to show leniency. We will give you a quick death. Now, lower your head so we can behead you!"
