In short, that saying I now make my own,
Which you but now so wisely quoted, Micio;
“It is the common failing of old men
To be too much intent on worldly matters.”
Let us wipe off that stain. The saying’s true,
And worthy notice.
Dem. Well, if ’tis large, let’s give it. He has been
Father to her; a good man; our relation.
It will be given worthily. In short,
That saying, Micio, I now make my own,