37. For you have brought these men here who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of your goddess.
38. Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a case against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.
39. But if you have any other inquiry to make, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly.
40. For we are in danger of being called in question for today’s uproar, there being no reason which we may give to account for this disorderly gathering.”
41. And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.