You decide to abandon the conquest of Spain that your father began and break the treaty with the Romans by attacking Saguntum.  Situated a mile from the sea, the city is the most opulent south of the Ebro. It is a Greek colony with an allegiance to Rome and its inhabitants had become wealthy in gains from the sea and land. It is guarded by a garrison of Roman troops and a brazen populace. You estimate the Saguntines have plentiful stores.