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from the activity of the king and the statesman.
Younger Socrates
That seems to be the case, at least.
Stranger
Come then, let us step up and look from close at hand at those who are left, that so we may know them more surely.
Younger Socrates
Yes, that is what we should do.
Stranger
We shall find, then, that the greatest servants, when seen from near at hand, are in conduct and condition the opposite of that which we suspected.
Younger Socrates
Who are they?
Stranger
The bought servants, acquired by purchase, whom we can without question call slaves.