During this time Theodotus made a daring attempt, which, though characteristic of an Aetolian, showed no lack of courage.
As from his former intimacy with Ptolemy he was familiar with his tastes and habits, he entered the camp at early dawn with two others.
It was too dark for his face to be recognized, and there was nothing to attract attention in his dress and general appearance, as their army also was mixed.
He had noticed on previous days the position of the king's tent, as the skirmishes had come up quite near to the camp, and making boldly for it, he passed all the first guards without being noticed and,
bursting into the tent in which the king used to dine and transact business, searched everywhere. He failed indeed to find the king, who was in the habit of retiring to rest outside the principal and official tent,
but after wounding two of those who slept there and killing the king's physician Andreas, he returned in safety to his own camp, although slightly molested as he was leaving that of the enemy,
and thus as far as daring went accomplished his enterprise, but was foiled only by his lack of foresight in omitting to ascertain exactly where the king was in the habit of sleeping.
Walbank Commentary