Chr.Yes.

Men. With news of Clinia?

Chr.Yes.

Men.This sort of impertinence

Provokes me, Chremes; ’tis want of respect. Suppose I am

Somewhat old-fashioned, yet to be idly trifled with,

In a matter in which I feel so deeply . . .

Chr.Pray heaven you are right.

I did suspect them myself at first: but when they spoke . . .

Men. What did they say?