r, "whose rites date back to Erechtheus." Cf. Plat. "Theag."
122.

(91) At Salamis. The tale is told by Herod. viii. 65, and Plut.
"Themist." 15; cf. Polyaen. "Strat." iii. 11. 2. Just as
Themistocles had won the battle of Salamis by help of Iacchus on
the 16th Boedromion, the first day of the mysteries, so Chabrias
won the sea-fight of Naxos by help of the day itself, {to 'Alade
mustai}, 376 B.C.

But if I seem to any of you to indulge a vein more serious than befits
the wine-cup, marvel not. It has long been my wont to share our city's
passion for noble-natured souls, alert and emulous in pursuit of virtue.

He ended, and, while the others continued to discuss the theme of his
discourse, Autolycus sat regarding Callias. That other, glancing the
while at the beloved one, turned to Socrates.

Call. Then, Socrates, be pleased, as go-between, (92) to introduce me
to the state, that I may employ myself in state affairs and never lapse
from her good graces. (93)

(92) Lit. "as pander."

(93) So Critobulus in the conversation so often referred to. "Mem."
II. vi.

Never fear (he answered), if only people see your loyalty to virtue is
genuine, (94) not of mere repute. A false renown indeed is quickly seen
for what it is worth, being tested; but true courage (95) (save only
what some god hinder) perpetually amidst the storm and stress of
circumstance (96) pours forth a brighter glory.

(94) See "Mem." I. vii. 1, passim; II. vi. 39; "Econ." x. 9.

(95) Cf. Thuc. ii. 42, {andragathia}, "true courage in the public
service covers a multitude of private shortcomings."

(96) {en tais praxesi}. Cf. Plat. "Phaedr." 271 D, "in actual life."

IX

On such a note he ended his discourse.

At that, Autolycus, whose hour for walking exercise had now come, arose.
His father, Lycon, was about to leave the room along with him, but
before so doing, turned to Socrates, remarking:

By Hera, Socrates, if ever any one deserved the appellation "beautiful
and good," (1) you are that man!

(1) For {kalos ge kalathos} see "Econ." vii. 2 and passim.

So the pair departed. After they were gone, a sort of throne was first
erected in the inner room abutting on the supper chamber. Then the
Syracusan entered, with a speech:

With your good pleasure, sirs, Ariadne is about to enter the bridal
chamber set apart for her and Dionysus. Anon Dionysus will appear, fresh
from the table of the gods, wine-