The second part of the speech is more broken up into short sections and less clearly arranged than the first; earlier arguments are repeated, and a few passages may be due (at least in their present shape) to revision after the trial: but the latter part even as it stands is successful in leaving the points of greatest importance strongly impressed upon the mind.
The following analysis of the speech may enable the reader to find his way through it without serious difficulty:--
(i) _Exordium_ (§§ 1, 2). Impartiality requested of the jury, in view of Aeschines' attempt to escape by indirect means.
(ii) _Points of the trial_ (§§ 3-8). An ambassador must (1) give true reports; (2) give good advice; (3) obey his instructions; (4) not lose time; (5) be incorruptible.
(iii) _Preliminary exposition of the arguments_ (§§ 9-28).
(1) The previous anti-Macedonian zeal of Aeschines suddenly collapsed after the First Embassy.
(2) In the deliberations on the Peace, Aeschines supported Philocrates.
(3) After the Second Embassy, Aeschines prevented Athens from guarding Thermopylae and saving the Phocians, by false reports and promises.
(4) Such a change of policy is only explicable by corruption.
The five points of Introduction (ii) are treated as three, or in three groups.
(i) The reports made by Aeschines on his return from the Second Embassy, and his advice, especially as to the ruin of the Phocians (§§ 29-97).
(1) The reports (a) to the Senate, (b) to the People, and their reception (§§ 29-46).
(2) Evidence that Aeschines conspired with Philip against the Phocians, whose ruin is described (§§ 47-71).
(3) Refutation of three anticipated objections, beginning at § 72, § 78, § 80 respectively (§§ 72-82).
(4) The danger to Athens from Aeschines' treachery (§§ 83-7).
(5) Request to confine the trial strictly to relevant points (§§ 88-97).
(ii) The corruption of Aeschines by the bribes of Philip (§§ 98-149).
(1) Arguments (beginning § 102, § 111, § 114, § 116) showing the corruption of Aeschines (§§ 98-119).
(2) Refutation of anticipated objections (beginning at § 120, § 134, § 147) (§§ 120-49).
(iii) Aeschines' loss of time, by which Philip profited, and disobedience to his instructions (§§ 150-77).