 John defeated the rebels near Seleucia (which town of that name is not clear, perhaps the Isaurian Seleucia) and drove them into the fort of Papurius where he blockaded them.From this difficulty, Trocondus attempted to escape and gather forces for their relief, but was taken by the besiegers and put to death.Illus and Leontius were ignorant of his fate, and, encouraged by Pamprepius who gave them assurances of Trocondus's return and of ultimate victory, held out with great tenacity for over three years.