As you desire, so be it done. HEGIO (to the AUDIENCE.) As a boy he was very obedient Was very obedient : An Indelicate remark is covertly intended in this passage. ; now that suits him not. Let’s to this business; now give your attention, and inform me upon what I ask. If you tell the truth, you’ll make your fortunes somewhat better. STALAGMUS That’s mere trifling. Don’t you think that I know what I’m deserving of? HEGIO Still, it is in your power to escape a small portion of it, if not the whole. STALAGMUS A small portion I shall escape, I know; but much will befall me, and with my deserving it, because I both ran away, and stole your son and sold him. HEGIO To what person?