But since 'tis possible, though barely so,
That he may prove ungrateful,
I would have pledges given us of his faith;
His wife, his mother, and his son, be left
As hostages in Egypt.
Sosib. Admirable!
Some god inspired you with this prudent counsel.
Ptol. I thought so too, but that I durst not speak.
Sosib. Leave me to manage this.
Cas. My best Sosibius!