B. We're by unanimous agreement chosen,

(Making the choice in solemn convocation,)

One man from each department of our art,

Who were well known to be frequenters of the Shades,

As often voluntarily going thither.

A. Are there among you any men who thus

Frequent the realms of Pluto?

B. Aye, by Jove,

And plenty; just as there are men who go

To Thrace and then come back again. You know