but on condition that twice his feet, twice his armsTwice his feet, twice his arms: Some suppose that by bis pedes, bis brachia, he means that two nails were to be driven into each leg and foot. It seems more probable that he means two for the feet and two for the hands. are fastened there. When that shall have been done, then ask the money down of me. But am I not a wretched fellow, not at full speed to be running home?PHILOLACHESHere come the provisions; see, here’s Tranio; he’s come back from the harbour.TRANIO(running.)Philolaches!PHILOLACHESWhat’s the matter? TRANIOBoth I and you—PHILOLACHESWhat about Both I and you?TRANIOAre undone!PHILOLACHESWhy so? TRANIOYour father’s here.PHILOLACHESWhat is it I hear of you?TRANIOWe are finished up. Your father’s come, I say.PHILOLACHES(starting up.)Where is he, I do entreat you?TRANIOHe’s coming.PHILOLACHESComing? Who says so? Who has seen him?TRANIOI saw him myself, I tell you. PHILOLACHESWoe unto me! what am I about?TRANIOWhy the plague now do you ask me what you are about? Taking your place at table, of course.PHILOLACHESDid you see him? TRANIOI my own self, I tell you.PHILOLACHESFor certain? TRANIOFor certain, I tell you.PHILOLACHESI’m undone, if you are telling the truth.TRANIOWhat good could it be to me if I told a lie?PHILOLACHESWhat shall I do now?TRANIO(pointing to the table and couches.)Order all these things to be removed from here. (Pointing.) Who’s that asleep there?PHILOLACHESCallidamates. TRANIOArouse him, Delphium.DELPHIUM(bawling out in his ear.)Callidamates! Callidamates! awake!