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Evagrius Scholasticus, tr. Walford, 1846

Book 3, 36. Invasion of the Arabs

THE Scenite barbarians also insulted the Roman empire; not, however, to their own advantage; by plundering Mesopotamia, either Phoenicia, and Palestine. After having been everywhere chastised by the commanders, they subsequently continued quiet, and universally made peace with the Romans.