35. The city clerk quieted the crowd down. "Men of Ephesus!" he said. "The whole world knows that the city of Ephesus guards the temple of the great Artemis. They know that Ephesus guards her statue, which fell from heaven.
36. These facts can't be questioned. So calm down. Don't do anything foolish.
37. "These men haven't robbed any temples. They haven't said evil things against our goddess. But you have brought them here anyhow.
38. Demetrius and the other skilled workers may feel they have been wronged by someone. Let them bring charges. The courts are open. We have our governors.
39. Is there anything else you want to bring up? Settle it in a court of law.
40. As it is, today we are in danger of being charged with causing all this trouble. But there is no reason for it. We wouldn't be able to explain what has happened."