Alex declined his help with their luggage and he left them to their own devices.
In retaliation Arran occupied and stripped his castle at Crichton, whereupon Bothwell in November sent Arran a challenge, which the latter declined.
In 63, with a strong army, he crossed the Euphrates, but Tiridates declined to give battle and concluded peace.
In 1865 Dana declined an appointment as a United States district judge.
