Par. (aside.) He staggers; how instantaneously is he vanquished by a single expression!
Thais. I, wretched woman, not speak from my heart? What, pray, did you ever ask of me in jest, but that you carried your point? I am unable to obtain even this of you, that you would grant me only two days.
Phæd. If, indeed, it is but two days; but don’t let these days become twenty.
Thais. Assuredly not more than two days, or—
Phæd. “Or?” I won’t have it.
Thais. It shall not be; only do allow me to obtain this of you.
Phæd. Of course that which you desire must be done.
Thais. I love you as you deserve; you act obligingly.
Phæd. (to Parmeno.) I shall go into the country; there I shall worry myself for the next two days: I’m resolved to do so; Thais must be humored. Do you, Parmeno, take care that they are brought hither.
Par. Certainly.