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.