Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.
1. As to the temple and oracle of the Pythian Apollo, we are agreed
that whosoever will shall have access to it, without fraud or fear,
according to the usages of his forefathers. The Lacedaemonians and the
allies present agree to this, and promise to send heralds to the
Boeotians and Phocians, and to do their best to persuade them to agree
likewise.
2. As to the treasure of the god, we agree to exert ourselves to detect
all malversators, truly and honestly following the customs of our
forefathers, we and you and all others willing to do so, all following
the customs of our forefathers. As to these points the Lacedaemonians
and the other allies are agreed as has been said.
3. As to what follows, the Lacedaemonians and the other allies agree,
if the Athenians conclude a treaty, to remain, each of us in our own
territory, retaining our respective acquisitions: the garrison in
Coryphasium keeping within Buphras and Tomeus: that in Cythera
attempting no communication with the Peloponnesian confederacy, neither
we with them, nor they with us: that in Nisaea and Minoa not crossing
the road leading from the gates of the temple of Nisus to that of
Poseidon and from thence straight to the bridge at Minoa: the Megarians
and the allies being equally bound not to cross this road, and the
Athenians retaining the island they have taken, without any
communication on either side: as to Troezen, each side retaining what
it has, and as was arranged with the Athenians.
4. As to the use of the sea, so far as refers to their own coast and to
that of their confederacy, that the Lacedaemonians and their allies may
voyage upon it in any vessel rowed by oars and of not more than five
hundred talents tonnage, not a vessel of war.
5. That all heralds and embassies, with as many attendants as they
please, for concluding the war and adjusting claims, shall have free
passage, going and coming, to Peloponnese or Athens by land and by sea.
6. That during the truce, deserters whether bond or free shall be
received neither by you, nor by us.
7. Further, that satisfaction shall be given by you to us and by us to
you according to the public law of our several countries, all disputes
being settled by law without recourse to hostilities.
The Lacedaemonians and allies agree to these articles; but if you have
anything fairer or juster to suggest, come to Lacedaemon and let us
know: whatever shall be just will meet with no objection either from
the Lacedaemonians or from the allies. Only let those who come come
with full powers, as you desire us. The truce shall be for one year.
Approved by the people.
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