Euth. No; with regard to men also, he will be a law-observing man (13) who knows what things are lawful as concerning men, in accordance with which our dealings with one another must be conducted. (14)
(13) Or, "he is a man full of the law (lawful) and law-abiding who
knows," etc.
(14) Reading {kath' a dei pros allelous khresthai}, subaud.
{allelois}, or if vulg. {kath' a dei pos allelois khresthai},
translate "must be specifically conducted."
Soc. Then those who deal with one another in this way, deal with each other as they ought? (15)
(15) "As they should and must."
Obviously (he answered).
Soc. And they who deal with one another as they ought, deal well and nobly—is it not so?
Certainly (he answered).
Soc. And they who deal well and nobly by mankind are well-doers in respect of human affairs?
That would seem to follow (he replied).
Soc. I presume that those who obey the laws do what is just and right?