E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Truces.
Faithless and fatal truces.
1
The Emperor Antonius Caracalla destroyed the citizens of Alexandria, at one time, and at another cut off the attendants of Artabanus, King of Persia, under colour of marrying his daughter.
2
Jacob’s children destroyed the Shechemites to avenge the rape of Dinah.
3
Gallienus, the Roman Emperor, put to death the military men in Constantinople.
4
Antonius, under colour of friendship, enticed Artavasdes of Armenia; then, binding him in heavy chains, put him to death.
