SCENE V.

DAVUS, PAMPHILUS, SIMO.

_Simo._ [_to himself._] I am come back again, to see what they are about; or what course they resolve upon.

_Davus._ He is fully persuaded that you will refuse to marry, and has been ruminating by himself in some corner, where he has prepared an harangue with which he expects to embarrass you: therefore take care to be on your guard.

_Pam._ I will, Davus, if I can.

_Davus._ Do but tell him that you are ready to marry in obedience to his wishes, and you’ll strike the old gentleman dumb: he’ll not mention the subject again, I’ll answer for it.