And besides those lambs, my dog is there concealed that bites That bites : He alludes to his having been bitten by Chrysalus. . If they are not now produced to us and sent out of the house, we shall be furious rams; we shall attack you forthwith. 1st BACCHIS Sister, I have something to say to you in private. 2nd BACCHIS How now, prithee? (They go apart.) NICOBULUS Whither are they going? FIRST BACCHIS Sister, I give to you that old fellow that’s farthest off, that you may have him cleverly smoothed down; I’ll now attack this other one that’s angry; if we can only entice them here indoors. 2nd BACCHIS I’ll manage my task with cleverness, although ’tis to caress an old skeleton. 1st BACCHIS Take care and do your best. 2nd BACCHIS Be quiet; do you do yours; I’ll manage what I have said. NICOBULUS Why are these two women holding a council here in private? PHILOXENUS What say you, my good fellow—? NICOBULUS What would you with me? PHILOXENUS I really am ashamed to tell you a certain thing.