[ SCENE II.]

Enter Davus from Glycerium’s.

Davus (to himself). He may be easy now, I warrant him——

Chremes. See yonder’s Davus.

Simo. Ha! whence comes the rogue?

Davus. By my assistance, and this stranger’s safe. (To himself.)

Simo. What mischief’s this? (Listening.)

Davus. A more commodious man,

Arriving just in season, at a time

So critical, I never knew. (To himself.)