Hippothales asks the philosopher's advice as to the best method of pleasing the boy lysis:- 'Will you tell me by what words or actions I may become endeared to my love?
"Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Vol III."
John Symonds
This attracted lysis, who was constantly turning round to look at us-he was evidently wanting to come to us.
"Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Vol III."
John Symonds
For a time he hesitated and had not the courage to come alone; but first of all, his friend Menexenus came in out of the court in the interval of his play, and when he saw Ctesippus and myself, came and sat by us; and then lysis, seeing him, followed and sat down with him; and the other boys joined.
"Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Vol III."
John Symonds