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194—203. perish, if it did not take place: and when now it did take place, they were vexed; and the orator who persuaded you to it, immediately fled away. Is it necessary to launch ships; the poor man approves of it, but the wealthy and the farmers do not approve of it. You were vexed at the Corinthians, and they at you. But now they are good,—and do you now be good to them. Argeus is ignorant, but Hieronymus is clever. A hope of safety peeped out, but it is banished * * * * * * * * * * * * * Thrasybulus himself not being called to our aid."