Histories

He sent this for the second time because although he already knew the Athenians' unfriendly purpose, he expected that they would abandon their stubbornness now that Attica [23.5,38.83] (department), Central Greece and Euboea, Greece, Europe Attica was the captive of his spear and lay at his mercy.

For this reason he sent Murychides to Salamis (island), Attica, Central Greece and Euboea, Greece, EuropeSalamis who came before the council and conveyed to them Mardonius message. Then Lycidas, one of the councillors, said that it seemed best to him to receive the offer brought to them by Murychides and lay it before the people.