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as to cause me uneasiness; so extreme is this joy that has surprised me. Now then I shall give myself up entirely to my father, to be more frugal than even he could wish.
680
SYRUS
I wasn’t mistaken; she has been discovered, so far as I understand from these words of his. (Acvancing.) I am rejoiced that this matter has turned out for you so much to your wish.
CLINIA
O my dear Syrus, have you heard of it, pray?
SYRUS
How shouldn’t I, when I was present all the while ?
CLINIA
Did you ever hear of any thing falling out so fortunately for any one?
685
CLINIA
And, so may the Gods prosper me, I do not now rejoice so much on my own account as hers, whom I know to be deserving of any honor.
SYRUS
I believe it: but now, Clinia, come, attend to me in my turn. For your friend’s business as well,—it must be seen to—that it is placed in a state of security,
lest the old gentleman should now come to know any thing about his mistress.
690
CLINIA
My Antiphila will be mine.
SYRUS
Do you still interrupt me thus?
CLINIA
What can I do? My dear Syrus, I’m transported with joy! Do bear with me.
SYRUS
I’ faith, I really do bear with you.
CLINIA
We are blest with the life of the Gods.
SYRUS
I’m taking pains to no purpose, I doubt.
CLINIA
Speak; I hear you.
SYRUS
But still you’ll not mind it.
