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you may give him money, with which to provide gold trinkets and clothing, and other things that are requisite.
855
MENEDEMUS
That is it, no doubt; that money will be given to his mistress.
CHREMES
Of course it is to be given.
MENEDEMUS
Alas! in vain then, unhappy man, have I been overjoyed; still however, I had rather any thing than be deprived of him. What answer now shall I report from you, Chremes,
so that he may not perceive that I have found it out, and take it to heart?
860
CHREMES
To heart, indeed! you are too indulgent to him, Menedemus.
MENEDEMUS
Let me go on; I have now begun: assist me in this throughout, Chremes.
CHREMES
Say then, that you have seen me, and have treated about the marriage.
MENEDEMUS
I’ll say so—what then?
CHREMES
That I will do every thing;
that as a son-in-law he meets my approbation; in fine, too, if you like, tell him also that she has been promised him.
865
MENEDEMUS
Well, that’s what I wanted—
CHREMES
That he may the sooner ask of you, and you may as soon as possible give him what you wish.
CHREMES
Assuredly, before very long, according as I view this matter, you’ll have enough of him.
But, however that may be, if you are wise, you’ll give to him cautiously, and a little at a time.
870
CHREMES
Go in-doors and see how much he requires. I shall be at home, if you should want me for any thing.
MENEDEMUS
I certainly do want you; for I shall let you know whatever I do.
