Chrem. What then?
Syr. She is soliciting Clinia at once to advance her this money; she says, however, that this girl is to be a security, that, at a future time, she will repay the thousand pieces of money.
Chrem. And would she really be a security?[71]
Syr. Dear me, is it to be doubted? I think so.
Chrem. What then do you intend doing?
Syr. What, I? I shall go to Menedemus; I’ll tell him she is a captive from Caria, rich, and of noble family; if he redeems her, there will be a considerable profit in this transaction.
Chrem. You are in an error.
Syr. Why so?
Chrem. I’ll now answer you for Menedemus—I will not purchase her.
Syr. What is it you say? Do speak more agreeably to our wishes.