Timon Why, you scoundrel, the Acropolis has not been set on fire; you are a common blackmailer. Demeas You got your gold by breaking into the Treasury. Timon It has not been broken into, either; you are not even plausible. Demeas There is time for the burglary yet; meantime, you are in possession of the treasures. Timon Well, here is another for you, anyhow. Demeas Oh! oh! my back! Timon Don’t make such a noise, if you don’t want a third. It would be too absurd, you know, if I could cut two companies of Spartans to pieces without my armour, and not be able to” give a single little scoundrel his deserts. My Olympic boxing and wrestling victories would be thrown away.