Book VII, 470

A. Tell him who enquires, who and whose son thou art.” B. “Philaulus son of Eucratides.” A. “And from whence dost thou say?” B. “ . . .” A. What livelihood didst thou choose when alive:” B. “Not that from the plough nor that from ships, but that which is gained in the society of sages.” A. “Didst thou depart this life from old age or from sickness?” B. “Of my own will I came to Hades, having drunk of the Cean cup.” A. “Wast thou old?” B. “Yea, very old.” A., “May the earth that rests on thee be light, for the life thou didst lead was in accordance with wisdom and reason.”