And will not hold together long.

Phi. Heav’n grant it.

So it turn out to Bacchis’s advantage!

But how can I believe this, Parmeno?

Tell me.

Par. It is not fit it should be told.

Inquire no more.

Phi. For fear I should divulge it?

Now Heav’n so prosper me, as I inquire,

Not for the sake of telling it again,