14. The scrutiny or audit, euthuna, undergone by Athenian officials and those of many other Greek states on the expiry of their term of duty.

15. See Plutarch, Lycurgus 26: the choice was made by elaborately managed acclamation. For the following sentiments, cf. Plato, Republic 347b–d; 519b ff.

16. See III xiv–xviii.

17. I.e. on an hereditary basis.