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Such was the
first beginning and such the basis of our negotiations with Thebes; the first, I say, for hitherto the
two cities had been dragged by these men into mutual enmity, hatred, and
distrust. The decree was made, and the danger that environed the city passed
away like a summer cloud. Then was the time therefore for an honest man to
point, if he could, to a better way; now cavilling comes too late.
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