to the
symbolism.TO/KOS means both interest
and offspring. Cf. 555 E, Polit. 267 A,
Aristoph.Clouds 34, Thesm. 845,
Pindar, Ol. x. 12. the equivocation, which in other
languages became a metaphor, has played a great part in the history of
opinion about usury. Cf. the article “Usury” in
Hastings's
Encyclopaedia of Relig. and Ethics. and the
offspring of the good. Have a care, however, lest I deceive you
unintentionally with a false reckoning of the interest.”
“We will do our best,” he said, “to be on our
guard. Only speak on.” “Yes,” I said,
“after first coming to an understanding with you and reminding you