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_Cal._ They say, Socrates, that we should thus take part in war and
battle[57].
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Footnote 57:
That is, come too late, and so take no part at all.
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_Socr._ Have we then, as the saying is, come after the feast, and are we
too late?
_Cal._ And a very elegant feast. For Gorgias has just now exhibited many
fine things to us.
_Socr._ Chærephon here, Callicles, is the cause of this, by having
compelled us to waste our time in the forum.
_Chær._ It’s of no consequence, Socrates; for I will also find a remedy;
for Gorgias is my friend, so that he will exhibit to us now, if you
please, or, if you prefer it, at some future time.