Pam. I believe you.
Lach. Have you but just arrived?
Pam. Only just now.
Lach. Tell me, what has our cousin Phania left us?
Pam. Why really, i’faith, he was a man very much devoted to pleasure while he lived; and those who are so, don’t much benefit their heirs, but for themselves leave this commendation: While he lived, he lived well.[47]
Lach. So then, you have brought home nothing more[48] than a single sentiment?
Pam. Whatever he has left, we are the gainers by it.
Lach. Why no, it has proved a loss; for I could have wished him alive and well.
Phid. You may wish that with impunity; he’ll never come to life again; and after all I know which of the two you would prefer.
Lach. Yesterday, he (pointing to Phidippus) desired Philumena to be fetched to his house. (Whispers to Phidippus, nudging him with his elbow.) Say that you desired it.