Perde 5
[Textpart 7]
Follow him, and hold him back, till I call out the servants.
CHREMES
But I can’t by myself; run and help me.
PHORMIO
There’s one action of damages against you.
CHREMES
Sue him at law, then.
PHORMIO
And another with you, Chremes.
DEMIPHO
Lay hold of him. (They both drag him.)
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PHORMIO
Is it thus you do? Why then I must exert my voice: Nausistrata, come out (calling aloud).
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DEMIPHO
See how strong the rascal is.
PHORMIO
Nausistrata, I say.
CHREMES
Will you not hold your tongue?
DEMIPHO
If he won’t follow, plant your fists in his stomach.
PHORMIO
Or e’en gouge out an eye. The time’s coming when I shall have a full revenge on you.
[Textpart 8]
Who calls my name?
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NAUSISTRATA
My husband, pray what means this disturbance?
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PHORMIO
Oh, oh, why are you mute now?
NAUSISTRATA
Who is this man? Won’t you answer me?
PHORMIO
What, he to answer you? who, upon my faith, doesn’t know where he is.
