RICHES 
Be easy on that score; I always leave him on
earth when I go up to you, bidding him to stay at home
with the door locked and not to open to anyone
unless he hears me calling.
 HERMES 
Well, then, let’s alight in Attica now. Take hold
of my cloak and follow me till I reach the outlying
farm.

 

 RICHES 
It is very good of you to lead me, Hermes, for if
you should leave me behind I would soon run against
Hyperbolus or Cleon as I strayed about. But what
is that noise as of iron on stone?