37. You have brought men in here who have not robbed temples or spoken against our goddess.
38. If Demetrius and his workers have a case against these men, we have courts and judges. Let them take their complaints there.
39. But if you want to do more than that, the matter will have to be brought before the city council.
40. We could easily be accused of starting a riot today. There is no excuse for it! We cannot even give a reason for this uproar.
41. After saying this, he told the people to leave.