And what will those think who are conscious of even slight error on their part, when they
 see that not even persons whose conduct as citizens has been decent obtain justice? What
 confusion must be expected to ensue when some The former
 oligarchs. are encouraged to bring malicious accusations in the belief that your
 sentiments are now the same as theirs, and when others Those of democratic principles. fear the present form of government on the
 ground that no place of refuge is any longer left to them? May we not rightly fear that, once your oaths have been violated, we shall again be
 brought to the same state of affairs which compelled us to make the covenant of Amnesty?
 Certainly you do not need to learn from others how great is the blessing of concord or how
 great a curse is civil war; for you have experienced both in so extreme a form that you
 yourselves would be best qualified to instruct all others regarding them.