Enter Davus.
Davus. (to himself). I thought ’twere wonderful
If this affair went off so easily;
And dreaded where my master’s great good-humor
Would end at last: who, after he perceiv’d
The Lady was refus’d, ne’er said a word
To any of us, nor e’er took it ill.
Simo. (behind). But now he will; to your cost too, I warrant you!
Davus. This was his scheme; to lead us by the nose
In a false dream of joy; then all agape