On The Estate Of Pyrrhus

For no fine can be inflicted for denunciations made to the archon, even if the informants fail to receive a single vote,[*](The prosecutor in other public actions was liable to a fine of 1000 drachmas if he failed to obtain one-fifth of the votes.) and there are no deposits or court fees[*](πρυτανεῖα, deposits made by both parties in a suit and repayable to the successful litigant: παράστασις, fees payable by a prosecutor on entering upon certain suits.) paid in any impeachments; but while the prosecutors may bring an impeachment without running any risk, extreme penalties are inflicted on those who are convicted in such impeachments.