In that, case he would consent to hold his crown of the Romans, who might depend upon his fidelity and gratitude.

Antony is said to have listened to these overtures, and to have been induced by them to turn his thoughts to an invasion of the Parthian kingdom.

He began to collect troops and to obtain allies with this object.

He entered into negotiations with Artavasdes, the Armenian king, who seems at this time to have been more afraid of Rome than of Parthia, and engaged him to take a part in his projected campaign.

He spoke of employing Monseses in a separate expedition.