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Alcibiades

Alc. You seem to me far more extraordinary, Socrates, now that you have begun to speak, than before, when you followed me about in silence; though even then you looked strange enough. Well, as to my intending all this or not, you have apparently made your decision, and any denial of mine will not avail me to persuade you. Very good: but supposing I have intended ever so much what you say, how are you the sole means through which I can hope to attain it? Can you tell me?

Socrates

Soc. Are you asking whether I can make a long speech, such as you are used to hearing? No, my gift is not of that sort. But I fancy I could prove to you that the case is so, if you will consent to do me just one little service.

Alcibiades

Alc. Why, if you mean a service that is not troublesome, I consent.

Socrates

Soc. Do you consider it troublesome to answer questions put to you?

Alcibiades

Alc. No, I do not. 5

Socrates

Soc. Then answer.

Alcibiades

Alc. Ask.

Socrates

Soc. Well, you have the intentions which I say you have, I suppose?

Alcibiades

Alc. Be it so, if you like, in order that I may know what you will say next.

Socrates

Soc. Now then: you intend, as I say, to come forward as adviser to the Athenians in no great space of time; well, suppose I were to take hold of you as you were about to ascend the platform, and were to ask you: Alcibiades, on what subject do the Athenians propose to take advice, that you should stand up to advise them? Is it something about which you have better knowledge than they? What would be your reply? 10