Sim. Why do you suppose so?
Chrem. That Phania was my brother.
Sim. I knew him, and I am aware of it.
Chrem. He, flying from the wars, and following me to Asia, set out from here. At the same time he was afraid to leave her here behind; since then, this is the first time I have heard what became of him.
Pam. (aside.) I am scarcely myself, so much has my mind been agitated by fear, hope, joy, and surprise at this so great, so unexpected blessing.
Sim. Really, I am glad for many reasons that she has been discovered to be a citizen.
Pam. I believe it, father.
Chrem. But there yet remains one difficulty[96] with me, which keeps me in suspense.
Pam. (aside.) You deserve to be——, with your scruples, you plague. You are seeking a knot in a bulrush.[97]
Cri. (to Chremes.) What is that?