Mysis. What then, pray, is she not a citizen?
Chremes. (aside.) By Jupiter, I have narrowly escaped making myself a common laughing-stock to all the town.
Davus. (turning round suddenly.) Who speaks there? Oh Chremes! you are come just in time: listen——
Chremes. I have heard every thing.
Davus. What, Sir, heard all, did you say?
Chremes. I tell you, I heard all from the beginning.
Davus. (half aloud.) He has heard all: what an [182]accident!—this impudent wench ought to be taken hence and punished[183]: (to Mysis.) This is Chremes himself: think not that you can impose upon Davus.
Mysis. Alas! dear Sir, indeed I have said nothing but the truth.
Chremes. I know every thing. Is Simo at home?
Davus. Yes, Sir.