Pam. My father——
Sim. How, “my father?” As if you stood in any need of this father. Home, wife, and children, provided by you against the will of your father! People suborned, too, to say that she is a citizen of this place! You have gained your point.
Pam. Father, may I say a few words?
Sim. What can you say to me?
Chrem. But, Simo, do hear him.
Sim. I, hear him? Why should I hear him, Chremes?
Chrem. Still, however, do allow him to speak.
Sim. Well then, let him speak: I allow him.
Pam. I own that I love her; if that is committing a fault, I own that also. To you, father, do I subject myself. Impose on me any injunction you please; command me. Do you wish me to take a wife? Do you wish me to give her up? As well as I can, I will endure it. This only I request of you, not to think that this old gentleman has been suborned by me. Allow me to clear myself, and to bring him here before you.
Sim. To bring him here?