I would fain know, or not know, all at once. (Going.)

Chrem. Ah! (Stopping him.)

Dem. What’s the matter?

Chrem. Can’t you trust me then?

Dem. Must I believe it? take it upon trust?

—Well, be it so!—But what is to be done

With our friend’s daughter?

Chrem. Nothing.

Dem. Drop her?

Chrem. Aye.