They demand that the Government agree to military, economic and social change before they put down their arms.

But it is not at all clear how a government made up of enemies who only recently have put down their arms will function.

I am come to bid you put down your arms and leave this place forever.

"We are not going to put down our arms until we get equality," he said.

"I put down my arms and came here on your word of bond!"

But now, he says, he is ready to put down his arms.

Soldiers from both sides put down their arms to watch.

Then he added in a firm voice: "Put down your arms!

I don't suppose you are prepared to put down your military arms for a political solution at this point?

He put his arms down on the desk and drummed with the fingers of both hands.