Syr. For my part, I can do so easily, if you command me; for I know well in what fashion it is usually done.
Chrem. So much the better, i’ faith.
Syr. ’Tis not my way to tell an untruth.
Chrem. Do it then.
Syr. But hark you! Just take care and remember this, in case any thing of this sort should perchance happen at a future time, such are human affairs!—your son might do the same.
Chrem. The necessity will not arise, I trust.
Syr. I’ faith, and I trust so too: nor do I say so now, because I have suspected him in any way; but in case, none the more[64]—You see what his age is; (aside) and truly, Chremes,[65] if an occasion does happen, I may be able to handle you right handsomely.
Chrem. As to that, we’ll consider what is requisite when the occasion does happen. At present do you set about this matter.
Goes into his house.
Syr. (to himself.) Never on any occasion did I hear my master talk more to the purpose; nor at any time could I believe that I was authorized to play the rogue with greater impunity. I wonder who it is coming out of our house?