Antiochus Demands a Rhodian Court
But upon Lucius expressing an opinion that they ought
note
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. . . .
