Historiae Byzantinae scriptores tres

X. The most magnificent wedding of the Augusti, Maurice and Constantina. Public joy and congratulations of the city.
XI. A fire in the forum at the beginning of the reign of Maurice. A miracle concerning the shell of the martyr Glyceria. Paulinus the conjurer or "impostor" is put to the cross; his son is beheaded.
XII. The fortress of Aphume is besieged by the Persians, and Acbas by the Romans, though it is liberated by the arriving Persians. A massive earthquake early in the reign of Maurice, and his consulship and generosity toward the people. The dismissal of the commander John.
XIII. Philippicus, the Emperor’s brother-in-law, is appointed Commander of the East. His expeditions. Returning from Persia, the Romans lose their way and are tortured by extreme thirst. They kill captives of both sexes. The children who were spared die of thirst.
XIV. Philippicus allows the Arzanene region to be plundered by his men. He is praised for imitating the Roman Scipio. He falls ill. Cardariganus invades Monocartum in vain; he ravages the land with theft and arson. Philippicus returns to Byzantium; he departs again at the beginning of spring.
XV. Envoys of the Persians to the Romans regarding the end of the war. The speech of the envoy Mebodi. A common theme against war. The refusal of the Romans and their most ready will to clash with the Persians.

I. A description of Mount Izala; and why the Roman commander moved there.
II. The arrogance of Cardariganus. He consults the magi: victory is promised: he marches against the Romans. The Romans scout the enemy.
III. The arrangement of the battle lines on both sides. Philippicus, carrying around the sacred image of the Savior, adds incredible strength of spirit to the soldiers and adds an exhortation. God is beseeched with tears for victory. The commander is asked to withdraw. A common theme on the uncertainties of war. The site of the battle and the nearby homeland of illustrious men.
IV. The victorious Romans gather the spoils against the will of their commander. His strategema military maneuver