And judge for himself: I’ll press him to do so: ’twere best, and then

He’ll dine with us after all, & I shall dine much better

Myself, I must confess, when I know my money is safe.

[Exit into Menedemus’ garden.

Enter Philolaches and Pamphilus disguised as Persians.

PHILOLACHES.

Now don’t you think we are unmistakable Persians, eh?

PAMPHILUS.

The essence of Central Asia: I shouldn’t fear to meet

The shade of Themistocles.