Men. So I guessed all along, Chremes.

Chr.But who then were they?

Men. Forgive me, my good friend, I ask you once for all,

The annoyance my family affairs have been to you to-day.

Your kindness has brought you only vexation.

Chr.O, I am sure

You are welcome enough to any service that I can render.

Men. Then pray oblige me in this, and overlook the folly

Of the actors in thís fárce. The intention was to deceive

Me and not you: till you accidentally, as it seems,