The capture of these places, with the general fortunes of the war, disheartened even the patient and adventurous Aristagoras.

He could not but believe that all attempts against the crushing power of Darius were in vain.

He assembled the adherents yet faithful to his arms, and painted to them the necessity of providing a new settlement.
Miletus was no longer secure, and the vengeance of Darius was gathering rapidly around them.

After some consultation they agreed to repair to that town and territory in Thrace which had been given by Darius to Histiaeus [267].

Miletus was intrusted to the charge of a popular citizen named Pythagoras, and these hardy and restless adventurers embarked for Thrace.