u(mi=n [gap in text] e)kpeplh/rwtai, the kindness on your part is complete.
ὑμῖν and ὑμεῶν sup. are put forward for emphasis. Stein thinks
the tone of this one of polite irony, indicating that it was written at
a time of tension between Sparta and Athens, but this is uncertain.
H. does, however, by his vigorous insistence on the patriotism of
Athens, hint at least that Sparta had shown scant gratitude for the
great service done her.