Since that fellow's gone, I may say here whatever I please. This day has assuredly shone a gainful one for you; for you've not been buying her, but making a clear profit of her.

He indeed quite understands what he has been about, in having sold me a stolen woman at my own risk; he has got the money, and taken himself off. How do I know now whether she mayn't be claimed at once? Whither am I to follow him? To the Persians, nonsense.

I imagined that my services would be a cause for thankfulness with you.

Why, yes, indeed, I do return you thanks, Toxilus, for I found that you zealously gave me your assistance.

What, I, to you?

In seriousness, yes. By-the-bye, I forgot just now to give some directions in-doors, which I intended to be given. Do keep watch on her. Pointing to the YOUNG WOMAN.

She's all safe, for certain DORDALUS goes into his house.

My father's delaying now.

What, if I put him in mind?

It's full time.

going to the side of the stage, and calling aloud. Hallo! Saturio, come forward; now's the opportunity for taking vengeance on the enemy. SATURIO.

See, here I am. Have I delayed at all?

Well, go you off there at a distance out of sight; keep silence. When you see me talking to the Procurer, do you then make a row.

A word's enough to the wise. He withdraws out of sight.