—Now hear the other side—If he receives

The money, he must wed the girl: I grant it.

But then some little time must be allow’d

For wedding-preparation, invitation,

And sacrifices.—Meanwhile, Phædria’s friends

Advance the money they have promis’d him:

Which Phormio shall make use of for repayment.

Ant. How so? what reason can he give?

Geta. What reason?

A thousand.—“Since I made this fatal bargain,