CHARACTERS. As slaves for sale: JUPITER . MERCURY . PYTHAGORAS . DIOGONES . DEMOKRITOS . HERAKLEITOS . SOKRATES . CHRYSIPPOS . and a PYRRONIST . Various buyers. Zeus (to his assistants) Set the benches in order, and get the place ready for visitors; and you, range the lives in order and usher them in, but tidy them up first so that they may make a good appearance and attract a crowd. You, Hermes, make a proclamation, and, by the grace of heaven, summon the buyers to the sale-room forthwith. We are going to announce for sale philosophic lives of every description and varied principles, and if any one is not able to lay down his money on the nail he can pay up next year if he gives security. Hermes A crowd is gathering, so we must not waste time nor keep them waiting. Zeus Then let us proceed to sell.