Simo. Davus.

Davus. Why?

Simo. Because it is my pleasure. Away with him, I say.

Davus. What have I done?

Simo. Away with him.

Davus. If you find that I have spoken falsely, kill me.

Simo. I’ll not hear a single word. I’ll ruffle you now, rascal, I will.

Davus. For all that, what I say is true.

Simo. For all that, Dromo, take care to keep him bound, [196]and, do you hear? chain him up hands and feet together. Go, sirrah, if I live, I’ll shew you what it is to impose upon your master, and Pamphilus also shall learn that an indulgent father is not to be deceived with impunity.

[Exeunt Dromo and Davus.