Why, nothing, except that I beg you’ll still love on. As for the rest, ask of me as much gold as you please; I’ll find it you. Of what use is it for me to have the name of Chrysalus Name of Chrysalus : He alludes to his name as derived from the Greek χρυσὸς, gold. , unless I give proofs by fact? But now, tell me, Mnesilochus, how much gold is requisite for you. MNESILOCHUS There’s occasion for two hundred pieces at once, to pay the Captain for Bacchis. CHRYSALUS I’ll find it you. MNESILOCHUS Then we have need of some for current expenses. CHRYSALUS Aye, aye, I wish us to do each thing deliberately; when I’ve accomplished the one, then I’ll set about the other. First, for the two hundred pieces, I shall direct my engine of war against the old gentleman. If with that engine I batter down the tower and the outworks, straight at the gate that instant I’ll attack the old town and the new one; if I take it, then carry to your friends the gold in baskets, just as your heart wishes. PISTOCLERUS Our hearts are with you, Chrysalus. CHRYSALUS Now, do you go in-doors to Bacchis, Pistoclerus, and quickly bring out— PISTOCLERUS What? CHRYSALUS A pen, some wax Some wax : This wax was to be used—not to be placed on the surface of the tablets, but in the manner of our sealing-wax, upon the strings with which the tablets were fastened. , tablets, and some cord. PISTOCLERUS I’ll have them here this instant.