Theramenes, imitating a popular drinking game in which the drinker toasted a loved one as he finished his cup, downed the poison and then flung the dregs to the floor, exclaiming "Here's to the health of my beloved Critias!"
Terámenes, imitando un popular xogo de bebida, (o cótabo) no que o bebedor brindaba por un amante, cando acabou a súa copa, tragou o veleno e lanzou os restos ao chan exclamando "Á saúde do meu amado Critias!”