Pam. ’Tis the very thing.
Davus. Then, Sir, in that very thing there is no danger at all; take my word for it.
Pam. For heaven’s sake, Davus, if you can do so, rid me of my fears at once.
Davus. I banish them all; Chremes does not intend to give you his daughter at present.
Pam. How do you know that?
Davus. I am sure of it. Your father took me aside just now, and told me that he meant to have you married to-day; and added a great deal more, which I have not time to tell you at present. Immediately I run at full speed to the Forum, to look for you; that I may acquaint you with all this. Not being able to find you, I get upon an eminence, look around; you are no where to be seen. By chance I descry among the crowd, Charinus’ servant Byrrhia; I inquire of him; he knows nothing of you: how vexatious! quite perplexed; I begin to consider what course to take next. Meantime as I was returning and thinking the business over, a suspicion struck me. How’s this! thought I; no extra provision made, the old man gloomy, and the marriage to take place so suddenly! these things don’t appear consistent.
Pam. Well, what then?
Davus. I then go directly to Chremes’ house; but when I get there, not a soul [116]do I see before the door; every thing is quite still and quiet, [117]which pleased me not a little.
Char. Very good.
Pam. Go on.