This charge of mine I thus have lengthened out

For you, my people, for all time to come.

And now 'tis meet ye rise, and take your ballots,[[531]]

And so decide the cause, maintaining still

Your reverence for your oath. My speech is said.

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Chor. And I advise you not to treat with scorn

A troop that can sit heavy on your land.

Apol. And I do bid you dread my oracles,

And those of Zeus, nor rob them of their fruit.