As you see, there is no doubt about the circumstances of the murder; suspicion points plainly to the defendant;Lit.: the tracks left by suspicion lead in the direction of the defendant. ὑποψία is half personified and regarded as itself moving towards the person upon whom it is to settle. Cf. τὰ ἴχνη τοῦ φόνου in Antiph. 2.4.10. and the evidence of the slave is to be trusted so how can you in fairness acquit him? And if you acquit him unfairly, it is not upon us that the dead man’s curse will lie; it is upon you that he will bring disquiet.See Introduction.

So with this in mind come to the victim’s aid, punish his murderer, and cleanse the city. Do this, and you will do three beneficial things; you will reduce the number of deliberate criminals; you will increase that of the godfearing; and you will yourselves be rid of the defilement which rests upon you in the defendant’s name.