Syrus. So we do but live,

There’s hope——

Clit. Of what?

Syrus. That we shall have rare stomachs.

Clit. D’ye jest at such a time as this;

And lend me no assistance by your counsel?

Syrus. Nay, I was studying for you even now.

And was so all the while your father spoke.

And far as I can understand this——

Clit. What?