Perde 5
[Textpart 2]
All the affair is now in a safe position.
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SIMO
Why do I delay to accost him?
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DAVUS
It’s my master; what am I to do?
SIMO
O, save you, good sir!
DAVUS
Hah! Simo! O, Chremes, my dear sir, all things are now quite ready in-doors.
SIMO
You have taken such very good care.
DAVUS
Send for the bride when you like.
SIMO
Very 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?
DAVUS
I went in just now.
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SIMO
As if I asked how long ago!
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DAVUS
Together with your son.
SIMO
What, 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?
SIMO
Why is he there, then?
CHREMES
Why do you. suppose he is? (Ironically.) Quarreling with her, of course.
DAVUS
Nay but, Chremes, I’ll let you now hear from me a disgraceful piece of business.
