Naus. In what way——
Dem. Forbear, pray, that you may be able to do battle with her; lest she, being a young woman, may be more than a match for you.
Naus. I’ll do as you bid me; but I see my husband coming out of your house.
[ Scene IV.]
Enter Chremes, hastily, from Demipho’s house.
Chrem. Ha! Demipho, has the money been paid him yet?
Dem. I took care immediately.
Chrem. I wish it hadn’t been paid him. (On seeing Nausistrata, aside.) Halloo, I espy my wife; I had almost said more than I ought.
Dem. Why do you wish I hadn’t, Chremes?
Chrem. It’s all right.