Bacch. I will; although I’m very sure my presence

Will be unwelcome to them; for a wife,

When parted from her husband, to a mistress

Is a sure enemy.

Lach. They’ll be your friends,

When once they know the reason of your coming.

Phid. Aye, aye, they’ll be your friends, I promise you,

When they once learn your errand; for you’ll free

Them from mistake, yourself from all suspicion.

Bacch. I’m cover’d with confusion. I’m asham’d