—Pythias, go, fetch the casket with the proofs!
Chrem. D’ye see him, Thais? (Looking out.)
Pyth. Where does the casket stand?
Thais. Upon the cabinet.—D’ye loiter, hussy?
Pyth. Where’s the casket plac’d?
Thais. Plac’d in the cabinet.—D’ye loiter, hussy?
Exit Pythias.
Chrem. What force the Captain brings with him against you!
Good Heav’n!
Thais. Are you afraid, young gentleman?