For a mannamedDemetrius,a silversmith,who madesilvershrinesof Artemis,was bringingnolittlebusinessto the craftsmen;
It happenedthat as we were goingto the place of prayer,a slave-girlhavinga spiritof divinationmetus, whowas bringingher mastersmuchprofitby fortune-telling.
But when her masterssawthat their hopeof profitwas gone,they seizedPauland Silasand draggedthem into the market placebeforethe authorities,
thesehe gathered togetherwith the workmenof similar[trades], and said,"Men,you knowthat our prosperitydependsupon thisbusiness.
"So then,ifDemetriusand the craftsmenwho are with him havea complaintagainstany man,the courtsare in sessionand proconsulsare [available]; let them bring charges againstone another.
