History of the Peloponnesian War

Accordingly, Calligeitus and Timagoras, who were acting on behalf of Pharnabazus, did not join in the expedition to Chios, nor did they give the money—twenty-five talents[*](£5000, $23,900.)—which they had brought with them for the despatching of the ships, but intended to sail later with another armament by themselves.