Under these circumstances Phraates became alarmed.

He sent a message to Monseses with promises of pardon and favor, which that chief thought worthy of acceptance.

Hereupon Monseses represented to Antony that by a peaceful return he might perhaps do him as much service as by having recourse to arms; and though Antony was not persuaded, he thought it prudent to profess himself well satisfied, and to allow Monseses to quit him.

His relations with Parthia, he said, might perhaps be placed on a proper footing without a war, and he was quite willing to try negotiation.

His ambassadors should accompany Monasses.