If he return not then, thou shalt either hang or lose thy head.

Pithias. For this, O mighty king, I yield immortal thanks. O joyful day!

Dionysius. Gronno, take him to thee: bind him, see him kept in safety:

If he escape, assure thyself for him thou shalt die.

Eubulus, let us depart, to talk of this strange thing within.

Eubulus. I follow.

[Exeunt.

Gronno. Damon, thou servest the gods well today; be thou of comfort.

As for you, sir, I think you will be hanged in sport.

You heard what the king said; I must keep you safely: