In this condition the demagogue harangued the people.

He declared that he had just escaped from the enemies of himself and the popular party, who (under the auspices of the Alcmaeonidae) had attacked him in a country excursion.

He reminded the crowd of his services in war--his valour against the Megarians--his conquest of Nisaea.

He implored their protection.

Indignant and inflamed, the favouring audience shouted their sympathy with his wrongs.