History of the Peloponnesian War

land and by sea. That deserters shall not be received in the mean time, neither free nor bond, neither by

you nor by us. Further, that we shall give judicial satisfaction, both you to us and we to you, according to the laws of our respective countries, deciding all disputes by law,

without recourse to hostilities.

The Lacedaemonians and allies agree to these articles: but if you think any thing else either better or more just, come to Lacedaemon and explain your views; for neither the Lacedaemonians nor the allies will object to any thing you may say with justice. But let those who come, come with full powers to treat,

as you also desire us. The truce shall continue one year.

The people [of Athens] ratified the truce.

The tribe Acamantis had [*]( For a full explanation of these terms see Schömann. De Comitiis Atheniensium, see. 15.) the prytany; Phoenippus was secretary; Niciades was chairman. Laches moved, 'that they do conclude the armistice, (and may they do it for the good fortune of Athens!) on the terms agreed to