That none can boast so excellent a brother,

So rich in all good qualities, as I.

Syrus (coming forward). O Ctesipho!

Ctes. (turning round). O Syrus! where’s my brother?

Syrus. At home, where he expects you.

Ctes. Ha! (Joyfully.)

Syrus. What now!

Ctes. What now?—By his assistance I live, Syrus.

Ah, he’s a friend indeed! who disregarding

All his own interests for my advantage,