That you should neither want, nor waste my substance.

When you, whom fair succession first made heir,

Stood self-degraded by unworthiness,

I went to those the next in blood to you,

Committing and consigning all to them.

There shall your weakness, Clitipho, be sure

Ever to find a refuge; food, and raiment,

And roof to fly to.

Clit. Ah me!

Chrem. Better thus,