[*] 60. The aorist is sometimes used colloquially by the poets (especially the dramatists), when a sudden action, which is just taking place, is spoken of as if it had already happened. E.g.
- “Ἐπῄνεσ᾽ ἔργον καὶ πρόνοιαν ἣν ἔθου,” “I must approve your act, etc.” SOPH. Aj. 536.
- “Ἥσθην ἀπειλαῖς, ἐγέλασα ψολοκομπίαις,” “I am amused by your threats, I cannot help laughing, etc.” AR. Eq. 696.