Ask them if they are willing that all this shall be hazarded, in order that Hanno may gratify his personal ambition, and his creatures may wring the last penny from the over taxed people of Carthage.

Don't try too much, my boy.

Get together a knot of men whom you know; prime them with argument, and send them among their fellows.
Tell them to work day and night, and that you will see that their time is well paid.

Find out if there are any men who have special influence with their fellows, and secure them on our side.

Promise them what they will; the Syssite will spend money like water to carry its object.