Cleander finally agreed to the mercenaries' request to enter the city armed. Juleios' suggestion to have the soldiers wrap their weapons in cloth was not the main reason; it was Bourkos' gift of half a talent of silver to Cleander that was the key to opening the city gates. When Juleios learned the truth, he couldn't help but sigh: "Even the frugal Spartans have started accepting bribes!"
The next morning, the leaders, officers, and soldiers from the various mercenary camps all came to bid farewell to the departing troops.
As comrades who had fought together in hardships for over a year, not only the soldiers but also the officers and leaders offered their sincere blessings. Even Timasion, who initially disliked Juleios, gave him a strong embrace and said, "If I were a few years younger, I would go with you to Greater Greece."
"You're not old now," Juleios replied with a smile.
