flowing robe, came with a mincing and languid step, As soon as the Tyrant caught sight of him at the end of the train, "What effeminate wretch," said he, "is this, who presumes to come into my presence?" Those near him made answer; "This is Menander the Poet." Changed in an instant, he exclaimed; "A more agreeable-looking man could not possibly exist."
Demetrius and Menander
Demetrius, who was called Phalereus, unjustly
took possession of the sovereignty of Athens. The mob, according
to their usual practice, rush from all quarters vying with each
other, and cheer him, and wish him joy. Even the chief men kiss
the hand by which they are oppressed, while they silently lament
the sad vicissitudes of fortune. Moreover, those who live in retirement,
and take their ease, come creeping in last of all, that their
absence may not injure them. Among these Menander, famous for
his Comedies-which Demetrius, who did not know him, had read,
and had admired the genius of the man,-perfumed with unguents,
and clad in a
