Surena either sent an embassy to the Romans by the hills or went himself stating he wanted a peace conference to evacuate.[32][33] Crassus was reluctant to meet with the Parthians, but his troops threatened to mutiny if he did not.[34] At the meeting, a Parthian pulled at Crassus' reins, sparking violence. Crassus and his generals were killed. After his death, the Parthians allegedly poured molten gold down his throat, in a symbolic gesture mocking Crassus' renowned greed.[35] The remaining Romans at Carrhae attempted to flee, but most were captured or killed.