THEU. What then, if I go fetch some men?
TRA. It ought to hare been done already; or else bid the young man to demand possession of the house.
THEU. Why no, I want to do this first—to put the servants under examination {1}.
TRA. I' faith, I think it ought to be done. Meantime, I'll take possession of this altar {2}. (Runs to the altar.)
THEU. Why so? TRA. You can understand nothing. Why, that those may not be able to take refuge here whom he shall give up for examination, I'll keep guard here for you; so that the examination may not come to nothing.
THEU. Get up from the altar. TRA. By no means.
THEU. Prithee, don't you take possession of the altar.
TRA. Why so?
THEU. You shall hear; why, because I especially want this, for them to be taking refuge there. Do let them; so much the more easily shall I get him fined before the judge.
TRA. What you intend to do, do it. Why do you wish to sow further strife? You don't know how ticklish a thing it is to go to law.