Damocritus

Damocritus, the chief magistrate of the Aetolians, who was currently reported to have been bribed by the king, refused to support either side.

The History of Rome, Vol. IV 1905

After the matter was adjourned the envoys were dismissed, and Damocritus said that the decision come to was in the highest degree favourable to the nation, for whichever side had the better fortune in the war, that side they would be able to join.

The History of Rome, Vol. IV 1905

When Quinctius asked him for a copy of the decree, Damocritus, without the slightest regard for his official position, told him that a more pressing matter demanded his immediate attention, he would shortly give him his reply and the decree from his camps in Italy on the banks of the Tiber.

The History of Rome, Vol. V 1905

Some who rushed back from the fields announced his appearance, and Damocritus and the other generals were in dire consternation.

The History of Rome, Vol. IV 1905

Amongst them was Damocritus, the first magistrate of Aetolia.

The History of Rome, Vol. V 1905

Damocritus, the Aetolian leader, had escaped from prison a few nights previously, and the guards chased him to the bank of the Tiber, where he stabbed himself before they could catch him.

The History of Rome, Vol. V 1905

These latter had been solemnly warned by Damocritus in the Inner Council, which is described above, not to suppose that they were sent to fight against the Achaeans or for any purpose which they might fix upon in their own minds.

The History of Rome, Vol. V 1905

The insolence of this decree was aggravated by the personal effrontery of Damocritus their chief magistrate.

The History of Rome, Vol. V 1905

During this time forty-three of the Aetolian leading men, including Damocritus and his brother, were brought to Rome by two cohorts sent by Manius Acilius.

The History of Rome, Vol. V 1905

These considerations brought Damocritus and the Aetolians back to the side of the Romans, and in conjunction with Amynander king of the Athamanians they proceeded to invest Cercinium.

The History of Rome, Vol. IV 1905