Dem. Indeed! the first who suckled him!—Nay then,
Beyond all doubt, she should be free.
Micio. For what?
Dem. For that. Nay, take the sum, whate’er it be,
Of me.
Syrus. Now all the powers above grant all
Your wishes, Demea!
Micio. You have thriv’d to-day
Most rarely, Syrus.
Dem. And besides this, Micio,