To Theodoromedes the Polyplusian, in Elis, for six minae.HEGIO O ye immortal Gods! He surely is the father of this person, Philocrates.STALAGMUS Why, I know him better than yourself, and have seen him more times.HEGIO Supreme Jove, preserve both myself and my son for me. (He goes to the door, and calls aloud.) Philocrates, by your good Genius, I do entreat you, come out, I want you.

(Enter PHILOCRATES, from the house)PHILOCRATES Hegio, here am I; if you want anything of me, command me.HEGIO He (pointing to STALAGMUS) declares that he sold my son to your father, in Elis, for six minae.