You are mistaken; I myself saw the servant-maid wrangling with Davus.SIMO(sneeringly.)I am aware.CHREMESWith an appearance of earnestness, when neither at the moment perceived that I was present there.SIMOI believe it; and Davus a short time since forewarned me that this would be the case; and I don’t know how I forgot to tell it you to-day, as I had intended.

(Enter DAVUS from the house of GLYCERIUM.)DAVUS(aloud at the door, not seeing SIMO and CHREMES.)Now then, I bid you set your minds at ease.CHREMES(to SIMO.)See you, there’s Davus.SIMOFrom what house is he coming out?DAVUS(to himself.)Through my means, and that of the stranger—SIMO(overhearing.)What mischief is this?DAVUS(to himself.)I never did see a more opportune person, encounter, or occasion.SIMOThe rascal!I wonder who it is he’s praising?DAVUSAll the affair is now in a safe position.SIMOWhy do I delay to accost him?DAVUS(to himself, catching sight of SIMO.)It’s my master; what am I to do?SIMO(accosting him.)O, save you, good sir!DAVUS(affecting surprise.)Hah! Simo! O, Chremes, my dear sir, all things are now quite ready in-doors.SIMO(ironically.)You have taken such very good care.DAVUSSend for the bride when you like.SIMOVery good: (ironically.) of course, that’s the only thing that’s now wanting here. But do you answer me this, what business had you there?(Pointing to the house of GLYCERIUM.)DAVUSWhat, I?SIMOJust so.DAVUSI?SIMOYes, you.DAVUSI went in just now.SIMOAs if I asked how long ago!DAVUSTogether with your son.SIMOWhat, is Phamphilus in there? (Aside.) To my confusion, I’m on the rack! (To DAVUS.) How now? Didn’t you say that there was enmity between them, you scoundrel?DAVUSThere is.SIMOWhy is he there, then?