The cunning rogueries of that slave, Syrus. (Laughing.)

Mene. Oh, was that it?

Chrem. Why, he can form and mould

The very visages of men, a rogue! (Laughing.)

Mene. Meaning my son’s well-acted transport?

Chrem. Aye. (Laughing.)

Mene. The very thing that I was thinking of.

Mene. The very same thing I was thinking of.

Chrem. A subtle villain! (Laughing.)

Mene. Nay, if you knew more,