Thais. What’s the matter? She has been brought up in a manner worthy of yourself and of her.
Chrem. What is it you say?
Thais. That which is the fact. Her I present to you, nor do I ask of you any return for her.
Chrem. Thanks are both felt and shall be returned in such way, Thais, as you deserve.
Thais. But still, take care, Chremes, that you don’t lose her, before you receive her from me; for it is she, whom the Captain is now coming to take away from me by force. Do you go, Pythias, and bring out of the house the casket with the tokens.[93]
Chrem. (looking down the side Scene.) Don’t you see him, Thais?
Pyth. (to Thais.) Where is it put?
Thais. In the clothes’ chest. Tiresome creature, why do you delay?
Pythias goes into the house.
Chrem. What a large body of troops the Captain is bringing with him against you. Bless me!