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,