Have you heard now what he has said?MEGADORUSWe have heard. STROBILUSSwear, then, by Jupiter.LYCONIDESAlas! to what I am reduced by the misfortunes of others! You are too insulting; still, I’ll do what he bids me.STROBILUSHark 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.STROBILUSHere, take this stone.(Giving him a stone.)LYCONIDESIf 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?STROBILUSI am satisfied; and I’m going to bring the gold.