Since my arrival, I have heard it all.

Lach. Now plague upon these envious tale-bearers,

Who are so glad to fetch and carry news!

Pam. (to Phidippus). That I’ve endeavor’d to deserve no blame

From any of the family, I’m conscious.

Were it my inclination to relate

How true I’ve been, how kind and gentle tow’rd her,

I well might do it: but I rather choose

You should collect it from herself. For when

She, although now there’s enmity between us,