He’s going to your house; and do you give me your hand (holding out his) in return, and walk together with me. ASTAPHIUM I am your servant, and am obedient to your command. (Gives her hand.) DINARCHUS Yourself, how are you? ASTAPHIUM I’m well, and am holding by the hand one who’s well. Since you’ve arrived from abroad, a dinner must be given A dinner must be given : Allusion is here made to the custom of providing an entertainment of welcome, caena viatica, for a friend on his arrival from abroad See the Bacchides, l. 94 . DINARCHUS You speak obligingly. ASTAPHIUM But, prithee, do let me go whither she ordered me. (Withdrawing her hand.) DINARCHUS (lets go her hand.) Be off then. But how say you—? ASTAPHIUM What do you want? DINARCHUS He, that you are on your road to, who is it that you’re going to fetch?