He shuns the certain proofs; and dares not stand

Impartial judgment, and award of right.

But, since Alcmena's honour is concerned,

Whom, more than heaven, and all the world, I love,

This I propose, as equal to us both:—

Tranio and Polidas, be you assistants;

The guards be ready to secure the impostor,

When once so proved, for public punishment;

And Gripus, be thou umpire of the cause.

Amph. I am content: let him proceed to examination.