…Aratus declines the generalship, and when both…

…Aratus declines the generalship, and when both Athens and the Aetolian League turn down their appeals, they sue Cleomenes for peace Initially, Cleomenes makes only minor requests of the Achaean delegates, but as the talks progress, Cleomenes' demands become greater and he eventually insists that leadership of the League be surrendered to him.

In exchange, he will return to the Achaeans the prisoners and strongholds he has seized.

The Achaeans invite Cleomenes to Lerna, where they are holding council.

While marching there, Cleomenes drinks too much water, which causes him to lose his voice and cough up blood—a situation that forces Cleomens to return to Sparta.