But perhaps I was unworthy of being adopted as a son by Thrasylochus and of receiving
 his sister in marriage. All the Siphnians would bear witness, however, that my ancestors
 were foremost of the citizens there in birth, in wealth, in reputation, and in general
 standing. For who were thought worthy of higher offices, or made greater contributions, or
 served as choregi A choregus was a citizen who defrayed the
 expenses of bringing out a chorus. It is of interest to learn that the institution of
 the choregia was in effect on the island of Sophnos, as it was also at Ceos. more
 handsomely, or discharged other special public services with greater magnificence? What
 family in Siphnos has furnished more kings? These “kings”
 probably had only religious functions; cf. the Archon Basileus at Athens.