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23.1Men of
Had it been possible for you, at a first hearing, to discover the trick that had been played, you would not, perhaps, have been deceived at the outset;
23.3but, inasmuch as one of our grievances is that certain persons make speeches and move resolutions designed to avert your suspicions and put you off your guard, you must not be greatly astonished if we convince you that this decree also is so worded that, while apparently offering some personal protection to Charidemus, it really robs our city of an honest and effective safeguard for the23.4You will be well advised, men of
23.6I am not ignorant that Charidemus is regarded by some as a benefactor of
23.8It is essential that at the outset I should explain to you the circumstances to which you owe the secure possession of the
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