Demipho goes into the house of Chremes.
[ Scene II.]
Geta, alone.
Geta. The money’s been got for Phædria; it’s all hushed about the lawsuit; due care has been taken that she’s not to leave for the present. What next, then? What’s to be done? You are still sticking in the mud. You are paying by borrowing;[76] the evil that was at hand, has been put off for a day. The toils are increasing upon you, if you don’t look out. Now I’ll away home, and tell Phanium not to be afraid of Nausistrata, or his talking.[77]
Goes into the house of Demipho.
[ Scene III.]
Enter Demipho and Nausistrata, from the house of Chremes.
Dem. Come now, Nausistrata, after your usual way, manage to keep her in good-humor with us, and make her do of her own accord what must be done.
Naus. I will.
Dem. You are now seconding me with your endeavors, just as you assisted me with your money[78] before.