Note 2 — Chapter V
T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston translation
The story is told by Simplicius in his commentary on this chapter. Two friends, journeying together to inquire of the oracle at Delphi, were set upon by robbers; one of them resisted, and was murdered, the other either fled or made no effort on his companion’s behalf. Arriving at the temple of Apollo, he was greeted with the following deliverance of the oracle:—
“Thou saw’st thy friend all undefended die— Foul with that sin, from Phœbus’ temple fly.”