"Bankrupt? That's not what I said and meant, and you know it. My proposal would close the front, for Epeiros would be robbed of its most capable recruiting-center. After having taken Ambrakia, we should force them to peace, I agree. But the city should not be given back.

My point simply is, my edict covers your wish of having the front closed and gaining money immediately, and it covers my wish to cut Epeiros access to their elite recruiting center and taking their richest harbour."