After speaking to the others in these terms he asked Flamininus, saying that he was now addressing himself and the Romans, whether he demanded his withdrawal from those towns and places in Greece which he had himself conquered or from those also which he had inherited from his forbears.
Flamininus remained silent, but Aristaenus on the part of the Achaeans and Phaeneas on that of the Aetolians were at once ready with a reply.
However, as the day was now drawing to a close, they were prevented from speaking owing to the hour, and Philip demanded that they should all furnish him with their terms for peace in writing;
for he was alone and had no one to consult, so he wished to think over their demands.
Flamininus was by no means displeased by Philip's jests, and not wishing the others to think he was so, rallied Philip in turn by saying,
"Naturally you are alone now, Philip, for you have killed all those of your friends who would give you the best advice." The Macedonian monarch smiled sardonically and made no reply.
They all now, after handing to Philip their decisions in writing — decisions similar to those I have stated — separated, making an appointment to meet next day again at <a class="linkToPlace" target="_blank" href="/place?placename=Nicaea&groupId=792&placeId=1431">Nicaea</a>.
On the morrow Flamininus and all the others arrived punctually at the appointed place, but Philip did not put in an appearance.
Walbank Commentary