Against Boeotus I

To begin with (assuming that it is best to mention public matters before private), in what way will the state give its command to us, if any duty is to be performed? The members of the tribe will, of course[*](The appointment of citizens to undertake the various liturgies (such as, e.g., the trierarchy) was made from the tax-groups chosen by the several tribes.), nominate us in the same way as they nominate other people. Well then; they will bring forward the name of Mantitheus, son of Mantias, of Thoricus[*](Thoricus was a deme of the tribe Acamantis.) if they are nominating one for choregus[*](The choregus had for his duties the equipment and training of a chorus for the dramatic contests at one of the great festivals. For this purpose the tribe chose one of its richest members.) or gymnasiarch[*](The gymnasiarch was appointed by the tribe to maintain a team to represent it in the torch-races, which formed a feature of certain Athenian festivals.) or feaster of the tribe[*](This third form of public service entailed the duty of giving the annual dinner (in the Prytaneum (?)) to the members of the tribe.) or for any other office. By what, then, will it be made clear whether they are nominating you or me?