[116] That is, Athenian; Cecrops was the first King of Athens, according to the legends.
[117] There were three towns of this name in different parts of Greece.
[118] There is a pun here which it is impossible to render in English; the Greek [Greek: Pylos](Pylos) differs by only one letter from the word meaning a bath-tub ([Greek: Pyelos]).
[119] Cleon was reproached by his enemies with paying small attention to the regular payment of the sailors.
[120] Another poetical term to signify Athenian; Aegeus, an ancient mythical King of Athens, father of Theseus.
[121] Impudent as a dog and cunning as a fox.
[122] An orator and statesman of the day; practically nothing is known about him.
[123] Another orator and statesman, accused apparently of taking bribes.
[124] As pointed out before, the orators were fond of dragging Athené continually into their speeches.
[125] One of Cleon's protégés and flatterers. The scholiasts say he was his secretary.