Pyth. (laughing.) Very much so.
Par. Yes, indeed, if you can do it with impunity.
Pyth. Exactly so.
Par. By heavens, I’ll repay you!
Pyth. I believe you; but, perhaps, that which you are threatening, Parmeno, will need a future day; you’ll be trussed up directly, for rendering a silly young man remarkable for disgraceful conduct, and then betraying him to his father; they’ll both be making an example of you. (Laughing.)
Par. I’m done for!
Pyth. This reward has been found you in return for that present of yours;[107] I’m off.
Goes into the house.
Par. (to himself.) Wretch that I am; just like a rat, this day I’ve come to destruction through betrayal of myself.[108]