An old Corinthian woman dwelling here,

To whom I gave the child to be expos’d.

Chrem. O Jupiter! was ever such a fool!

Sostra. Ah, what have I committed?

Chrem. What committed!

Sostra. If I’ve offended, Chremes, ’tis a crime

Of ignorance, and nothing of my purpose.

Chrem. Own it or not, I know it well enough,

That ignorantly, and imprudently,

You do and say all things; how many faults