CALLICLES.
No. The preparations are rather disagreeable to a novice. But as soon as the fighting begins, by Jupiter, it is a noble time;—men trampling,—shields clashing,—spears breaking,—and the poan roaring louder than all.
CHARICLEA.
But what if you are killed?
CALLICLES.
What indeed? You must ask Speusippus that question. He is a philosopher.
ALCIBIADES.
Yes, and the greatest of philosophers, if he can answer it.
SPEÜSIPPÜS.
Pythagoras is of opinion—