Neither man had mentioned the Athenian force marching with Argaios.
The Athenian force consisted of over 100 ships and some 5,000 infantry and light-armored troops.
"An Athenian force has arrived," he said.
Ultimately the Athenian force was not large enough to conduct an effective siege.
As a result, the Athenian force was told that it was needed no longer and was sent back to Athens.
The Athenian force tried unsuccessfully to land on Sphacteria and capture the trapped forces.
He inveighed in the assembly against the ill success of the Athenian force and was challenged to do better.
Spartans did not feel comfortable with such a large Athenian force inside their city.
When he was sufficiently far from shore, the hidden Athenian forces emerged to cut off his line of retreat.
An Athenian force sent to attack Cyprus is diverted to support this revolt.
