5.26
A girl had secret relations with a man, and, after bringing on an abortion, she bore up so bravely, not uttering a single sound, that her delivery took place without the knowledge of her father and others who were near. For the confronting of her indecorum with decorum gained the victory over the poignant distress of her pains.
5.27
A Spartan woman who was being sold as a slave, when asked what she knew how to do, said, To be faithful.
5.28
Another, taken captive, and asked a similar question, said, To manage a house well.
5.29
Another, asked by a man if she would be good if he bought her, said, Yes, and if you do not buy me. Cf. Moralia, 234 c (39), supra.
5.30
Another who was being sold as a slave, when the crier inquired of her what she knew how to do, said, To be free. And when the purchaser ordered her to do something not fitting for a free woman, she said, You will be sorry that your meanness has cost you such a possession, and committed suicide. Cf. Moralia, 234 b (37 and 38), supra.
