Dialogi mortuorum

Diogenes Now, friends, we have plenty of time; what say you to a stroll? we might go to the entrance and have a look at the new-comers—what they are and how they behave.

Antisthenes The very thing. It will be an amusing sight—some weeping, some imploring to be let go, some resisting; when Hermes collars them, they will stick their heels in and throw their weight back; and all to no purpose.

Crato Very well; and meanwhile, let me give you my experiences on the way down.

Diogenes Yes, go on, Crates; I dare say you saw some entertaining sights.