Perde 4
[Textpart 1]
Unless my fancy deceives me, surely this is the ring which I suspect it to be, the same with which my daughter was exposed.
CHREMES
Syrus, what is the meaning of these expressions ?
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SOSTRATA
Nurse, how is it? Does it not seem to you the same?
NURSE
As for me, I said it was the same the very instant that you showed it me.
SOSTRATA
But have you now examined it thoroughly, my dear nurse?
SOSTRATA
Then go in-doors at once, and if she has now done bathing, bring me word. I’ll wait here in the mean time for my husband.
SYRUS
She wants you, see what it is she wants;
she is in a serious mood, I don’t know why; it is not without a cause—I fear what it may be.
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CHREMES
What it may be? I’ faith, she’ll now surely be announcing some important trifle, with a great parade.
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SOSTRATA
I was looking for you.
CHREMES
Tell me what you want.
SOSTRATA
In the first place, this I beg of you, not to believe that I have ventured to do any thing contrary to your commands.
CHREMES
Would you have me believe you in this, although so incredible? Well, I will believe you.
SYRUS
This excuse portends I know not what offense.
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SOSTRATA
Do you remember me being pregnant, and yourself declaring to me, most peremptorily, that if I should bring forth a girl, you would not have it brought up.
CHREMES
I know what you have done, you have brought it up.
SYRUS
Such is the fact, I’m sure: my young master has gained a lossHas gained a loss: He alludes to Clitipho, who, by the discovery of his sister, would not come in for such a large share of his father’s property, and would consequently, as Syrus observes, gain a loss. in consequence.
