Xenophon and the Greek Generals at Byzantion

Farnabassus had grown afraid that the Greek mercenary army, in search of their provisions and booty, might attack his province. He sent word to Anaxibius, the Spartan naval commander who happened to be at Byzantion, and asked him to ferry them out of Asia Minor. In return, he promised to do anything that Anaxibious might ask. But when they arrived, Anaxibii refused to fulfill his agreement and also publicly ordered them to take their weapons and baggage and immediately leave the city. This made the men very angry, so Xenophon sought the assistance of his new guest friend, Cleondros,. The soldiers attacked the gate, busted it