And the author of the play calls Harpalus Pallides in this passage; but in what follows, he speaks of him by his real name, saying—
B. But I do wish to learn from you, since I
Dwell a long way from thence, what is the fate
At present of the land of Athens; and
How all its people fare?
A. Why, when they said
That they were slaves, they plenty had to eat,
But now they have raw vegetables only,
And fennel, and but little corn or meat.
B. I likewise hear that Harpalus has sent them