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chapter vii., where we are told that Solon divided the citizens into
four classes ([Greek: timêmata]), the interpolator had added the words "according to the division formerly existing" ([Greek: kathaper diêrêtai kai proteron]), which were necessary in view of the statement that Draco gave the franchise to the Zeugites; (b) in chapter xli., where successive constitutional changes are recorded, the words "the Draconian" ([Greek: hê epi Drakontos]) are inserted, though the subsequent figures are not accommodated to the change. Solon is also here spoken of as the founder of democracy, whereas the Draconian constitution of chap. iv. contains several democratic innovations. Two further points may be added, namely, that whereas Aristotle's treatise credits Draco with establishing a money fine, Pollux definitely quotes a law of Draco in which fines are assessed at so many oxen; secondly, if