[Exit.
Scene IV.
Scene IV.
Pamphilus, Davus.
Pam. What then can my father mean? why does he thus dissemble?
Davus. I will tell you, Sir. He knows very well that it would be unreasonable in him to be angry with you, because Chremes has refused to give you his daughter, nor can he take any thing amiss, before he knows how your mind stands affected towards the marriage; but if you should refuse to marry, all the blame will be thrown on you, and a grievous disturbance created.
Pam. What then, shall I bear it patiently, and consent to marry?
Davus. He is your father, Pamphilus, and it would not be easy to oppose him: Glycera moreover is [122]destitute and friendless, and he would speedily find some pretext or other to banish her from the city[123].
Pam. Banish her.
Davus. Ay, directly.