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[Textpart 7]
in having sold me a stolen woman at my own risk; he has got the money, and taken himself off. How do I know now whether she mayn’t be claimed at once? Whither am I to follow him? To the Persians, nonsense.
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TOXILUS
I imagined that my services would be a cause for thankfulness with you.
DORDALUS
Why, yes, indeed, I do return you thanks,
Toxilus, for I found that you zealously gave me your assistance.
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DORDALUS
In seriousness, yes.Part of 721b in the Latin. By-the-bye, I forgot just now to give some directions in-doors, which I intended to be given. Do keep watch on her.
TOXILUS
She’s all safe, for certain.
DAUGHTER
My father’s delaying now.
TOXILUS
What, if I put him in mind?
TOXILUS
Hallo! Saturio, come forward; now’s the opportunity for taking vengeance on the enemy.
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SAGARISTIO
See, here I am. Have I delayed at all?
TOXILUS
Well, go you off there at a distance out of sight; keep silence. When you see me talking to the Procurer, do you then make a row.
SATURIO
A word’s enough to the wise.
[Textpart 8]
On coming into the house, I lashed them all with the whip; my house and furniture are in such a dirty state.
TOXILUS
Are you returned at last?
TOXILUS
Assuredly, I have this day done you many services.
DORDALUS
I confess it; I give you thanks.
TOXILUS
Do you want anything else with me?
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