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because she wished it, you have come too quickly.
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A BANKER
Well, well, dispatch with me and count out the money, that I mayn’t be detaining my friends.
STRATIPPOCLES
It has been counted out.
A BANKER.
Take this bag; put it into it.
STRATIPPOCLES
You come discreetly provided! Wait till I bring out the money to you.
STRATIPPOCLES
It’s at home.
EPIDICUS
Have I the use of my eyes quite unimpaired, or is it otherwise?
Do I not behold in you, Telestis, the daughter of Periphanes, born at Thebes of your mother Philippa, and conceived at Epidaurus?
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TELESTIS
What person are you who are making mention of the name of my parents and my own?
EPIDICUS
Don’t you know me?
TELESTIS
Not, indeed, so far as recurs to my mind just now.
EPIDICUS
Don’t you remember my bringing you a crescent upon your birthday, and a little gold ring for your finger?
TELESTIS
I remember it. What, are you that person?
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EPIDICUS
I am, and (pointing to STRATIPPOCLES, at a distance) he there is your brother by another mother and the same father.
TELESTIS
What of my father? Is he alive?
EPIDICUS
Be of calm and composed feelings; hold your peace.
TELESTIS
The Gods will that from being lost I should be saved, if you speak the truth.
EPIDICUS
I have no occasion to be telling untruths to you.
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STRATIPPOCLES
Take this money, Banker; here are forty minae. If any piece shall be doubtful I’ll change it.
