’Tis laudable to spoil his son? Alas!

I think I see the day when Æschinus

Shall fly for want, and list himself a soldier.

Syrus. O Demea! that is to be wise: to see,

Not that alone which lies before your feet,

But ev’n to pry into futurity.

Dem. What! is the Music-Girl at your house?

Syrus. Aye,

Madam’s within.

Dem. What! and is Æschinus