“Will Athens miss Protagoras?” asked Aspasia.
“He has taught the Athenians to think and to doubt; and doubt is the beginning of wisdom.”
“Aristophanes has murdered Protagoras, and he will murder you some day, Socrates.”
“He has done that already; my wife rejoices at it, but still I live.”
“Here comes young Plato with an ominous look. More bad news I expect.”
“Expect? I am certain! Sing your dirge, Plato.”
“Dirges, you mean. Alcibiades has been accused and recalled.”
“What has he done?”
“Before his departure he has mutilated all the images of Hermes in the city.”
“That is too much for one man; he could not do that.”