Clit. ’Tis like.

Syrus. Think you this fault so angers him?

Clit. I think not.

Syrus. Consider too; ’tis ever found that mothers

Plead for their sons, and in the father’s wrath

Defend them. ’Tis not so at present.

Clit. True.

What shall I do then, Syrus?

Syrus. Ask of them

The truth of this suspicion. Speak your thoughts.