HEG. Tell me, have you said these words to me in good earnest?
ERG. In good earnest. HEG. Immortal Gods, I seem to be born again, if you are telling the truth.
ERG. Do you say so? Will you still entertain doubts, when I have solemnly sworn to you? In fine, Hegio, if you have little confidence in my oath, go yourself to the harbour and see.
HEG. I'm determined to do so. Do you arrange in-doors what's requisite. Use, ask for, take from my larder what you like; I appoint you cellarman.
ERG. Now, by my troth, if I have not prophesied truly to you, do you comb me out with a cudgel.
HEG. I'll find you in victuals to the end, if you are telling me the truth.
ERG. Whence shall it be? HEG. From myself and from my son.
ERG. Do you promise that? HEG. I do promise it.
ERG. But I, in return, promise {13} you that your son has arrived.
HEG. Manage as well as ever you can.