How good a wife I’ve been?

Dem. I know it all.

Naus. Am I then justly treated?

Dem. Not at all.

But since reproaches can’t undo what’s done,

Forgive him! he begs pardon; owns his fault;

And promises to mend.—What would you more?

Phor. But hold; before she ratifies his pardon,

I must secure myself and Phædria. (Aside.)

—Nausistrata, a word!—Before you give