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If,
therefore, our present force is still in being, it will be able both to save the
Chersonese and to make raids upon
Philip's territory. But if it is once disbanded, what shall we do if he marches
against the Chersonese?
“Bring Diopithes to trial,” you say. And how will that help
matters? “Well, then, we will set out from Athens ourselves.” But suppose
the winds will not let us? “But surely Philip will not
attack.” And who will go bail for that? Do you not observe and
consider, men of Athens,
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