Daph. (to Mimos). Who is this woman?

Chry.Why, I’ve told you, she—

Daph. Stop, not a word! I’ll have it from his lips!

Gal. Why ask him when I tell you—?

Daph.Hold your tongue!

(To Mimos.) Who is this woman? If you tell a lie

I’ll have you whipped.

Mim.Oh, I shall tell no lie!

That is a statue that has come to life.

Chry. (Aside to Mimos).