did not take place till six years after the death of Socrates. And this is the case. 3 The affidavit in the case, which is still preserved, says Favorinus, in the Metroén, ran as follows: ‘‘ This indictment and affidavit is sworn by Meletus, the son of Meletus of Pitthos, against Socrates, the son of Sophroniscus of Alopece : Socrates is guilty of refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state, and of introducing other new divinities. He is also guilty of corrupting the youth. The penalty demanded is death.” The philosopher then, after Lysias had written a defence for him, read it through and said : “A fine speech, Lysias ; it is not, however, suitable to me.” For it was plainly more forensic than philosophical. Lysias said, “If it is a fine speech, how can it fail to suit you?” ‘‘ Well,’ he replied, “would not fine raiment and fine shoes be just as unsuitable to me ? ”’ Justus of Tiberias in his book entitled The Wreath says that in the course of the trial Plato mounted the platform and began: “ Though I am the youngest, men of Athens, of all who ever rose to address you "—whereupon the judges shouted out, “ Get down! Get down!” When therefore he was condemned by 281 votes more than those given for acquittal, and when the judges were assessing what he should suffer or what fine he should pay, he proposed to pay 25 drachmae. Eubulides indeed says he offered 100. When this caused an uproar among the judges, he said, ‘‘ Considering my services, I assess the penalty at maintenance in the Prytaneum at the public expense.” Sentence of death was passed, with an accession of eighty fresh votes. He was put in prison, and a