Book 18
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But upon Lucius expressing an opinion that they ought Antiochus refuses to acknowledge the Romans as arbitrators. to call in the representatives of Lampsacus and Smyrna and give them a hearing, this was done. The envoys from Lampsacus were Parmenio and Pythodorus, and from Smyrna Coeranus. These men expressing themselves with much openness, Philip was irritated at the idea of defending himself against accusers before a tribunal of Romans, and interrupting Parmenio, said: A truce to your long speeches: I do not choose to have my controversies with you decided before a Roman but before a Rhodian court. Thereupon they broke up the conference very far from pleased with each other. . . .
