We have been deceived,-wehave, I say, been deceived, O conscript fathers.

And a more critical time than the present, O conscript fathers, never was.

O conscript fathers, you ought to have some regard for me.

Every man has his own way of thinking, conscript fathers.

Our injuries she cannot avenge, nor can any but yourselves avenge them, conscript fathers.

We must be non-hearted men, O conscript fathers, to deny anything to this man!

I have now explained to you, O conscript fathers, my design in leaving the city.

For what part had ye, conscript fathers; what part had the people, in this affair?

Listen, listen, O conscript fathers, and learn the blows which are inflicted on the republic.

I have just briefly explained to you, O conscript fathers, the reason of my return.

V. Restore then, O conscript fathers, life to him from whom you have taken it.

We have been deserted-wehave, I say, been deserted, O conscript fathers, by our chiefs.

With this man, O conscript fathers, we must wage war,-war , Isay ,andthat instantly.

A college boy recited an address "to the conscript fathers."

And yet by custom, O conscript fathers, we have become inured and callous to these things.

I request, conscript fathers, that you will hear without offence what I am reluctant to mention.