As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting over today’s events, since there is no cause we could give to account for this commotion.”
In context
38So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a case against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls: let them bring their charges there. 39And if you are after anything further, it must be settled in the lawful assembly. 40As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting over today’s events, since there is no cause we could give to account for this commotion.” 41With these words he dismissed the assembly.
