So you say; if you will only do it. LESBONICUS Is there any reason why I should not bring my wife home to-morrow? CHARMIDES ’Tis very good. And you, Lysiteles, be ready to be married the day after to-morrow. A COMEDIAN Give your applause Give your applause : — Plaudite . Literally, clap your hands. Ritschel, on a full examination of the MSS., comes to the conclusion that this was said, not, as is generally thought by one of the characters in the play, but by one of the actors or singers, probably, of the Chorus, who commenced their song the moment the play was finished. All the applause bestowed on the writer and the actors seems to have been usually reserved for the end of the play. .