As his belly was getting cold Socrates uncovered his head—he had covered it—and said—these were his last words — “Crito, we owe a cock to Asclepius;20 make this offering {154} [118a] to him and do not forget.” — “It shall be done,” said Crito, “tell us if there is anything else.” But there was no answer. Shortly afterwards Socrates made a movement; the man uncovered him and his eyes were fixed. Seeing this Crito closed his mouth and his eyes.
