[263] Oration 52.

[264] Only one has survived, that of Sophocles.

[265] Titus Andronicus, II, i. 5-7.

[266] Frogs, 924-5.

[267] Ag. 494-5. In spite of Dr. Verrall’s ingenious remarks, it seems best to take this phrase in the traditional way, as a mere extravagance.

[268] P.V. 170.

[269] Septem, 493-4.

[270] Choeph. 451-2.

[271] Eum. 137-8.

[272] Frogs, 1261-95.