HERMES Well spoken. Let’s do as you say. Who’s this first one? MENIPPUS I’m Menippus. But see, here’s my bag for you, Hermes, and my stick; into the water with them. My cloak I didn’t even bring—and a good job too! HERMES Come on board, Menippus, best of men, and take the seat of honour up beside the steersman, so that you can keep an eye on the others.