—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,