Davus. Why, that’s well said,

And like a man.

Geta. All my dependence is

Upon myself.

Davus. And that’s the best.

Geta. I might

Beg one indeed to intercede for me,

Who may plead thus—“Nay, pardon him this once!

But if he fails again, I’ve not a word

To say for him.”—And well if he don’t add,