Meanwhile , he had assembled a considerable force with which he attacked Syracuse .
Hicetas ostensibly joined in the request , but as this was entirely opposed to his schemes , he at the same time entered into secret negotiations with the Carthaginians .
He had assembled a considerable force with which he attacked Syracuse .
Hicetas ostensibly joined in the request , but as this was entirely opposed to his schemes , he at the same time entered into secret negotiations with the Carthaginians .