But you are sworn to secrecy.
ALCIBIADES.
You a sophist, and talk of oaths! You a pupil of Euripides, and forget his maxims!
“My lips have sworn it; but my mind is free.” (1)
SPEÜSIPPÜS.
But Alcibiades——
ALCIBIADES.
What! Are you afraid of Ceres and Proserpine?
SPEÜSIPPÜS.
No—but—but—I—that is I—but it is best to be safe—I mean—Suppose there should be something in it.