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And so, I said, we may consider three out of the four virtues to

have been discovered in our State. The last of those qualities

which make a state virtuous must be justice, if we only knew what

that was.

The inference is obvious.

The time then has arrived, Glaucon, when, like huntsmen, we

should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not

steal away, and pass out of sight and escape us; for beyond a

doubt she is somewhere in this country: watch therefore and

strive to catch a sight of her, and if you see her first, let me

know.

Would that I could! but you should regard me rather as a follower

who has just eyes enough to see what you show him-that is about

as much as I am good for.

Offer up a prayer with me and follow.

I will, but you must show me the way.

Here is no path, I said, and the wood is dark and perplexing;

still we must push on.

Let us push on.

Here I saw something: Halloo! I said, I begin to perceive a

track, and I believe that the quarry will not escape.