Against Boeotus II

in order that whichever party of us might establish his claim to the dowry should recover it from the value of the house; and from the slaves, who were common property, the defendants, should they wish to search out[*](The precise meaning of this phrase is open to question. It may imply a claim that some property had been omitted from the inventory or in some way concealed.) any of my father’s effects, might make inquiry by torturing them, or by prosecuting their search in any other way they might please.

That I am speaking the truth in this also you will know from these depositions.

The Depositions