THEU. I don't understand you. TRA. A crime, tell you, has been committed there, a long while ago, one of olden time and ancient date.
THEU. Of ancient date?
TRA. 'Tis but recently, in fact, that we've discovered this deed.
THEU. What is this crime, or who committed it? Tell me.
TRA. A host slew his guest, seized with his hand: he, I fancy, who sold you the house.
THEU. Slew him?
TRA. And robbed this guest of his gold, and buried this guest there in the house, on the spot.
THEU. For what reason do you suspect that this took place?
TRA. I'll tell you; listen. One day, when your son had dined away from home, after he returned home from dining; we all went to bed, and fell asleep. By accident, I had forgotten to put out my lamp; and he, all of a sudden, called out aloud—
THEU. What person? My son?