And how discreet and temperate you’ve been!

Clit. Prithee, peace!

Syrus. Aye, I warrant you.

Chrem. Oh, Syrus,

I’m quite asham’d of him.

Syrus. I do not doubt it.

Nor without reason; for it troubles me.

Clit. Still, rascal!

Syrus. Nay, I do but speak the truth.

Clit. May I not then go near them?