Therses sent the gift; Sicilian ALCON form'd it, and engrav'd A copious tale around.
"The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II"
Ovid
The slight chance of a peace was then tried by two persons; ALCON a Saguntine, and Alorcus a Spaniard.
"The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six"
Titus Livius
ALCON, thinking he could effect something by entreaties, having passed over, without the knowledge of the Saguntines, to Hannibal by night, when his tears produced no effect, and harsh conditions were offered as from an exasperated conqueror, becoming a deserter instead of an advocate, remained with the enemy; affirming that the man would be put to death who should treat for peace on such terms.
"The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six"
Titus Livius