Xenophon and Athenian Goes Back to the King's Embassie

Xenophon and Athenian said, phalenus, at this moment, as you see for yourself, we have no other possession, safe arms and valor. Now if we keep our arms, we imagine that we can make use of our valor also. But if we give them up, that we shall likewise be deprived of our own lives. Do not suppose therefore that we shall give up to you the only possession that we have,. rather, with these we shall do battle against you for your possessions as well. So he's going to go back and not try to make a bid at the kingship.