I think I shall demonstrate that it is just to chastise one’s father. Strepsiades. Ride, then, by Jupiter! Since it is better for me to keep a team of four horses than to be killed with a beating. Phidippides. I will pass over to that part of my discourse where you interrupted me; and first I will ask you this: Did you beat me when I was a boy? Strepsiades. I did, through good-will and concern for you.