Chrem. (to himself.) I’m thinking where I can find them now.[72]
[ Scene VI.]
Enter Sophrona from the house of Demipho, at a distance.
Soph. (to herself.) What am I to do? What friend, in my distress, shall I find, to whom to disclose these plans; and where shall I look for relief? For I’m afraid that my mistress, in consequence of my advice, may undeservingly sustain some injury, so extremely ill do I hear that the young man’s father takes what has happened.
Chrem. (apart, to himself.) But what old woman’s this, that has come out of my brother’s house, half dead with fright?
Soph. (to herself, continuing.) It was distress that compelled me to this step, though I knew that the match was not likely to hold good; my object was, that in the mean time life might be supported.
Chrem. (apart, to himself.) Upon my faith, surely, unless my recollection deceives me, or my sight’s not very good, I espy my daughter’s nurse.[73]
Soph. (to herself.) And we are not able to find——
Chrem. (apart.) What must I do?
Soph. (to herself.) Her father.