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It is
true, indeed, that at that time there was no distinct
cause of apprehension from Macedon, and there is not
even any allusion to Philip in this speech of Demos-
thenes.

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Separation

Question:

What does the absence of any mention of Philip in Demosthenes' speech indicate about the perceived threat level from Macedon during that time period?

Answer (optional):

The absence of any mention of Philip in Demosthenes' speech indicates that there was no distinct cause of apprehension from Macedon during that time period. The passage claims that Demosthenes himself feared nothing from that quarter.