Your son was one, and a friend . . .

Chr.I know: Philolaches.

I see.

Men. It seems they had drawn from you, I know not how,

Somewhat too harsh a picture of me: so ’twas resolved

To put me to proof.

Chr.Menedemus, since ’twas my own son,

It does not matter; for now my account with him is closed.

Men. What say you?

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