Chapter 2

The five points of Introduction (ii) are treated as three, or in three groups.

(i) The reports made by Aeschines on his return from the Second Embassy, and his advice, especially as to the ruin of the Phocians (§§ 29-97).

(1) The reports (a) to the Senate, (b) to the People, and their reception (§§ 29-46).

(2) Evidence that Aeschines conspired with Philip against the Phocians, whose ruin is described (§§ 47-71).

(3) Refutation of three anticipated objections, beginning at § 72, § 78, § 80 respectively (§§ 72-82).

(4) The danger to Athens from Aeschines' treachery (§§ 83-7).

(5) Request to confine the trial strictly to relevant points (§§ 88-97).

(ii) The corruption of Aeschines by the bribes of Philip (§§ 98-149).

(1) Arguments (beginning § 102, § 111, § 114, § 116) showing the corruption of Aeschines (§§ 98-119).

(2) Refutation of anticipated objections (beginning at § 120, § 134, § 147) (§§ 120-49).

(iii) Aeschines' loss of time, by which Philip profited, and disobedience to his instructions (§§ 150-77).

(1) Narrative of the Second Embassy (§§ 150-62).

(2) Comparison of the two Embassies (§§ 163-5).

(3) Comparison of Demosthenes' own conduct with that of the other ambassadors (§§ 167-77). Recapitulation of the points established (§§ 177, 178).