Syrus. I wish so too; and more, if possible.

Ctes. With all my heart: for I would fain consume,

As I’ve begun, the livelong day in pleasure.

Nor do I hate that farm of ours so much

For any thing, as that it is so near.

For if ’twas at a greater distance, night

Would come upon him ere he could return.

But now, not finding me, I’m very sure

He’ll hobble back again immediately;

Question me where I’ve been, that I’ve not seen him