Petr. (to Servt.) Call me my servant there.

Anic. Wilt thou go?

Petr.Ay, ’tis sadly out of place,

This business at this time. Look, Anicetus,

Thou’rt new to Cæsar’s suppers; let me tell thee

There’s ever something wrong. See how he takes it!

Mad, mad!

Ner. (aside). I see. Plautus. This hits my life:

Britannicus being dead, that hope cut off,

She looks to Plautus’ claim: and I to be