Ἄγουσιν ἑορτὴν οἱ κλέπται
the thieves are keeping festival.
Translated by Malcolm Heath7 Jul 1999Vetting: high5 revisions
Translation
The expression [is] very charming and suitably witty in accordance with the charm of comedy. It signifies those who steal with impunity.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Ἄγουσιν ἑορτὴν οἱ κλέπται· χαριεστάτη ἡ σύνταξις καὶ ἱκανῶς πεπαισμένη κατὰ τὴν κωμῳδικὴν χάριν. σημαίνει δὲ τοὺς ἀδεῶς κλέπτοντας.
Betacode
*)/agousin e(orth\n oi( kle/ptai: xariesta/th h( su/ntacis kai\ i(kanw=s pepaisme/nh kata\ th\n kwmw|dikh\n xa/rin. shmai/nei de\ tou\s a)dew=s kle/ptontas.