Since then you have done nothing, although he has sent to you urging you to aid him by making an attack on the tribes allied to Rome.
In every battle which he has fought with the Romans he has defeated them with great slaughter; but, owing to the aid which they have received from the tribes in alliance with them, they are enabled continually to put fresh armies in the field.

Therefore it is that he has sent me to you and to the other chiefs of the tribes inhabiting the mountains, to urge you to descend with your forces into the plains, and so oblige the tribes there to turn their attention to their own defence rather than to the sending of assistance to Rome.

He has sent by my hands many valuable presents, and has authorized me to promise you, in his name, such lands as you may wish to obtain beyond the foot of the hills.

He promises you, also, a share in the booty taken at the sack of the Italian cities." "Will you please to enter," the chief said, speaking a patois of Latin which Malchus found it difficult to understand.

"We will then discuss the matters concerning which you speak." So saying he led the way through the gates to a hut somewhat larger than the rest.
"Do you enter with me, Trebon, but let your men remain in their saddle, and hold our horses in readiness for us to mount speedily if there be need.