Which you so lately and so wisely quoted;
“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 should be practic’d.
Micio. Well, well; be it so,
If he requires it. (Pointing to Æschinus.)
Æsch. I beseech it, father.
Dem. Now you’re indeed my brother, soul and body.
Micio. I’m glad to find you think me so.