Chr.Ask you for money, sir?

Ph. That is the Persian custom.

Chr. (aside). Most annoying this!—

Sir, I will send it you.

Ph.We would not trouble thee:

We’ll wait, sir, while thou fetchest it.

Chr. (aside).What in the world to do?

These Persians have an uncommon sharp eye to the main chance:

I’ll try one piece of gold if ’twill content him.—Sir,

Give this then to your master.