Pam. She entreated me that I would give her this pledge, by which she might be sure she should not be deserted.
Dav. It shall be attended to; but your father’s coming. Take care that he doesn’t perceive that you are out of spirits.
[ Scene V.]
Enter Simo, at a distance.
Sim. (apart to himself.) I’ve come back to see what they are about, or what scheme they are hatching.
Dav. (to Pamphilus.) He has no doubt at present but that you’ll refuse to marry. Having considered his course, he’s come from a retired spot somewhere or other; he hopes that he has framed a speech by which to disconcert you; do you take care, then, to be yourself.
Pam. If I am only able, Davus.
Dav. Trust me for that, Pamphilus, I tell you; your father will never this day exchange a single word with you, if you say that you will marry.
[ Scene VI.]
Enter Byrrhia, unperceived, at a distance behind Simo.