A fourth musical law will be to the effect that hymns and praises shall be offered to Gods, and to heroes and demigods.

Still another law will permit eulogies of eminent citizens, whether men or women, but only after their death.

As to songs and dances, we will enact as follows:--There shall be a selection made of the best ancient musical compositions and dances; these shall be chosen by judges, who ought not to be less than fifty years of age.

They will accept some, and reject or amend others, for which purpose they will call, if necessary, the poets themselves into council.

The severe and orderly music is the style in which to educate children, who, if they are accustomed to this, will deem the opposite kind to be illiberal, but if they are accustomed to the other, will count this to be cold and unpleasing.