The Lyttians appealed to the Spartans who came to Crete with an army under their king Archidamus III. As Phalaecus was besieging Lyttus, the Spartans arrived and relieved the siege.
The Lyttians sought aid from the Spartans, who were led by King Archidamus III, when they were besieged by Phalaecus in Lyttus. The Spartans came to Crete and rescued the city from the siege.