For ’tis a common saying, and a true,

That strictest law is oft the highest wrong.

Chrem. I mean not to evade it.

Syrus. No, I’ll warrant.

Nay you, though others did, could never think on’t;

For all the world imagines you’ve acquir’d

A fair and handsome fortune.

Chrem. I will carry

The money to her instantly myself.

Syrus. No; rather send it by your son.