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Gorgias
He is, Chaerephon; indeed, I was just now making this very profession, and I may add that nobody has asked me anything new for many years now.Chaerephon
So I presume you will easily answer, Gorgias.Gorgias
You are free to make trial of that, Chaerephon.Polus
Yes, to be sure; and, if you like, Chaerephon, of me. For I think Gorgias must be quite tired out, after the long discourse he has just delivered.Chaerephon
Why, Polus, do you suppose you could answer more excellently than Gorgias?
He is, Chaerephon; indeed, I was just now making this very profession, and I may add that nobody has asked me anything new for many years now.Chaerephon
So I presume you will easily answer, Gorgias.Gorgias
You are free to make trial of that, Chaerephon.Polus
Yes, to be sure; and, if you like, Chaerephon, of me. For I think Gorgias must be quite tired out, after the long discourse he has just delivered.Chaerephon
Why, Polus, do you suppose you could answer more excellently than Gorgias?