Have you heard now what he has said? MEGADORUS We have heard. STROBILUS Swear, then, by Jupiter. LYCONIDES Alas! to what I am reduced by the misfortunes of others! You are too insulting; still, I’ll do what he bids me. STROBILUS Hark you, our generation hasn’t much confidence in people: the documents are signed; the twelve witnesses are present; the registrar writes down the time and the place; and still, the pleader is found to deny that it has been done. LYE. But release me speedily, please. STROBILUS Here, take this stone. (Giving him a stone.) LYCONIDES If I knowingly deceive you, so may Jupiter reject from me his blessings, the city and citadel safe, as I do this stone. (He throws it.) Have I now satisfied you? STROBILUS I am satisfied; and I’m going to bring the gold.