Aeschines Against Ctesiphon 159

[159] But that I may speak concerning the fourth period also, and the present situation, I wish to remind you of this fact, that Demosthenes not only deserted his post in the army, but his post in the city also; for he took possession of one of your triremes and levied money upon the Greeks. ¹ But when our unexpected safety ² had brought him hack to the city, during the first months the man was timid, and he came forward half-dead to the platform and urged you to elect him preserver of the peace. But as for you, you would not even let resolutions that were passed bear the name of Demosthenes as the mover, but gave that honor to Nausicles. And yet, to-day, here is Demosthenes actually demanding a crown!