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(2) On their parts also King Philip and the Macedonians,1st article sworn to by Hannibal and such other Greeks as are his allies, shall be supported and protected by the Carthaginians now in this army, and by the people of Utica, and by all cities and tribes subject to Carthage, both soldiers and allies, and by all allied cities and tribes in Italy, Celt-land, and Liguria, and by all others in Italy as shall hereafter become allies of the Carthaginians. and the Cartha-ginians.
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(3) We will not make plots against, nor lie in ambush for,2d article sworn to by Philip’s representative. each other; but in all sincerity and good-will, without reserve or secret design, will be enemies to the enemies of the Carthaginians, saving and excepting those kings, cities, and ports with which we have sworn agreements and friendships.
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(4) And we, too, will be enemies to the enemies of2d article sworn to by Hannibal. King Philip, saving and excepting those kings, cities, and tribes, with which we have sworn agreements and friendships.
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(5) Ye shall be friends to us in the war in which we now3d article sworn to by Philip’s representative. are engaged against the Romans, till such time as the gods give us and you the victory: and ye shall assist us in all ways that be needful, and in whatsoever way we may mutually determine.
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(6) And when the gods have given us victory in our3d article sworn to by Hannibal. war with the Romans and their allies, if Hannibal shall deem it right to make terms with the Romans, these terms shall include the same friendship with you, made on these conditions: (1) the Romans not to be allowed to make war on you; (2) not to have power over Corcyra, Apollonia, Epidamnum, Pharos, Dimale, Parthini, nor Atitania; (3) to restore to Demetrius of Pharos all those of his friends now in the dominion of Rome.
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(7) If the Romans ever make war on you or on us we will1st joint article. aid each other in such war, according to the need of either.
