 It is not clear from the ancient sources why Phalaikos was returned to power, nor why he adopted this dramatic change of policy.Cawkwell suggests, based on remarks of Aeschines, that the Phocian army restored Phalaikos because they had not been properly paid, and further that Phalaikos, realizing that the army could not be paid and that the Phocians could no longer hope to win the war, decided to try to negotiate a peace settlement with Philip.When the Athenians received this news, they rapidly changed policy.