Enter Phidippus.

Phid. (to Philumena within). I’m angry with you—’fore Heaven, very angry,

Philumena!—You’ve acted shamefully.

Though you indeed have some excuse for’t, seeing

Your mother urg’d you to’t; but she has none.

Lach. You’re come upon us in good time, Phidippus;

Just in the time we wanted you.

Phid. What now?

Pam. What answer shall I give them! how explain? (Aside.)

Lach. Inform your daughter, Sostrata will hence