Gnat. I think, ’twere not imprudent to admit

The Captain, as your rival.

Phæd. How!

Admit him, say you?

Phæd. What is’t you propose?

Gnat. I think you should admit the Captain, as

Your rival.

Phæd. How? admit him?

Gnat. Nay reflect a little.

Phædria, you live at a high rate with Thais,