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with the affairs of the state.Younger Socrates
What troop?Stranger
That which of all the sophists is the greatest charlatan and most practised in charlatanry. This, although it is a hard thing to do, must be separated from the band of really statesmanlike and kingly men, if we are to get a clear view of the object of our search.Younger Socrates
But we certainly cannot give that up.Stranger
No, of course not. I agree to that. And now please answer a question.Younger Socrates
What is it?Stranger
We agree that monarchy is one of the forms
What troop?Stranger
That which of all the sophists is the greatest charlatan and most practised in charlatanry. This, although it is a hard thing to do, must be separated from the band of really statesmanlike and kingly men, if we are to get a clear view of the object of our search.Younger Socrates
But we certainly cannot give that up.Stranger
No, of course not. I agree to that. And now please answer a question.Younger Socrates
What is it?Stranger
We agree that monarchy is one of the forms