These shall be inscribed on a column in front of the court of the wardens of the agora .-- As to the wardens of the city, enough has been said already.

But if any omissions in the law are afterwards discovered, the wardens and the guardians shall supply them, and have them inscribed after the original regulations on a column before the court of the wardens of the city.
Next in order follows the subject of retail trades, which in their natural use are the reverse of mischievous; for every man is a benefactor who reduces what is unequal to symmetry and proportion.

Money is the instrument by which this is accomplished, and the shop-keeper, the merchant, and hotel-keeper do but supply the wants and equalize the possessions of mankind.

Why, then, does any dishonour attach to a beneficent occupation?
Let us consider the nature of the accusation first, and then see whether it can be removed.

'What is your drift ?' Dear Cleinias, there are few men who are so gifted by nature, and improved by education, as to be able to control the desire of making money; or who are sober in their wishes and prefer moderation to accumulation.