2. How then was I likely to say anything against
you, or to take any action in the matter of Memnonius? These
points were reported to me by the deacon. How could I put the
wealth of Hymetius before the friendship of one so prodigal of his
substance as you are? There is no truth in any of these
things. I have neither said nor done anything against you.
Possibly some ground may have been given for some of the lies that are
being told, by my remarking to some of those who are causing
disturbance, “If the man has determined to accomplish what he has
in mind, then, whether you make disturbance or not, what he means to be
done will certainly be done. You will speak, or hold your
tongues; it will make no difference. If he changes his mind,
beware how you defame my friend’s honourable name. Do not,
under the pretence of zeal in your patron’s cause, attempt to
make some personal profit out of your attempts to threaten and
alarm.” As to that person’s making his will, I have
never said one word, great or small, directly or indirectly, about the
matter.