—As who can answer for th’ affairs of men!
That your own son——
Chrem. I hope ’twill never be.
Syrus. I hope so too; nor do I mention this
From any knowledge or suspicion of him:
But that in case—his time of life, you know;
And should there be occasion, trust me, Chremes,
But I could handle you most handsomely.
Chrem. Well, well, we’ll think of it, when that time comes.
Now to your present task!