Perde 4
[Textpart 2]
Even Thetis, too, in weeping, made lamentation for her son.
DINARCHUS
Can I not now be admitted in-doors to your house?
ASTAPHIUM
Why so rather than the Captain?
DINARCHUS
Why, because I’ve given more.
ASTAPHIUM
But you were admitted more, when you were giving more; let those who give, in return for that which they give, enjoy our services.
You’ve learnt your letters; since you know them yourself, let others learn them.
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DINARCHUS
Let them learn, so long as it is allowed me to con my lesson, that I may not forget what I have paid for.
ASTAPHIUM
In the meantime, while you, who are a master, shall be conning your lesson, she, as well, is desirous to con hers.
ASTAPHIUM
In receiving money ever and anon.
DINARCHUS
For my own part, this very day I gave five minae of silver to be carried to her,
besides one for provisions.
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ASTAPHIUM
I know that the same was brought; with it we are now enjoying ourselves upon your liberality.
740
DINARCHUS
For these enemies of mine here to be devouring my property! By heavens, I’d rather that I were dead than submit to that!
ASTAPHIUM
You are a simpleton.
DINARCHUS
How’s that?Part of line 746 in the Latin. There is some corruption.
ASTAPHIUM
Wait.Part of line 746 in the Latin. There is some corruption.
ASTAPHIUM
Because, I’ troth, I’d rather
that my enemies should envy me, than I my enemies; for to envy because it goes well with another, and goes badly with yourself, is wretchedness.
