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[14] I have omitted the next three lines, as they seem to be out

of place here, and to occur much more naturally afterwards; it

not being likely that they were originally twice written, one is

perhaps at liberty to give Aristotle the benefit of the doubt,

and conclude that he put them where they made the best sense.

[15] This I believe to be the meaning of the passage but do not

pretend to be able to get it out of the words.

[16] This is apparently contrary to what was said before, but not

really so. Aristotle does not mean that the man in authority

struck wrongfully, but he takes the extreme case of simple

Reciprocation, and in the second case, the man who strikes one in

authority commits two offences, one against the person (and so

far they are equal), and another against the office.

[17] χάρις denotes, 1st, a kindly feeling issuing in a gratuitous

act of kindness, 2ndly, the effect of this act of kindness on a

generous mind; 3rdly, this effect issuing in a requital of the

kindness.