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).