When the citizen is in this wise ruled he fears no ambush, he has no dread of terrible wars and mournful famine, all pretences are swept away from the unworthy backbiting of sycophants Piety, and her beneficent sister Peace, both hinder or uncover all malevolent deeds, the harmless herd by yourself is the item of praise, and honours are supplied to individuals only who employ their gifts in see of the frequent fantastic dishonesty, despised,.