Letter 42: One of my relatives is suffering an injustice.

To Cledonius. One of my relatives is suffering an injustice. You are my friend, and it has fallen to you to hold the court. You are therefore in a position to satisfy yourself, me, and the law at the same time. Let Asphalius recover his wine jars in peace, receiving a court ruling that confirms his father's will. Do not let the prosecution delay the hearing. When should we do justice more readily than at the very moment we are lifting our hands to God?

Letter 42: A Recommendation [1] To Cledonius One of my relatives is suffering an injustice. You are my friend, and it has fallen to your share to hold the court. You are therefore, in a position to satisfy yourself, myself, and at the same time the law of the land. [2] Accordingly let Asphalius come again into possession of his wine jars in peace, receiving a decision of the court to confirm his father's will. Let not the prosecution impede the immediate hearing of the case, for when should we do justice better than at the moment in which we are especially engaged in the lifting up our hands to God?