CHARICLEA. Except those which immediately follow it.
ALCIBIADES. No; when I cease to see you, other objects may compel my attention; but can I be near you without thinking how lovely you are, and how soon I must leave you?
HIPPOMACHUS. Ay; travelling soon puts such thoughts out of men's heads.
CALLICLES. A battle is the best remedy for them.
CHARICLEA. A battle, I should think, might supply their place with others as unpleasant.
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 poean 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.
SPEUSIPPUS. Pythagoras is of opinion—