Chapter 50

_ANTIPHO alone._

But yesterday a knot of us young fellows Assembled at Piræus, and agreed To club together for a feast to-day. Chærea had charge of all; the rings were given, And time and place appointed.--The time's past; No entertainment's at the place; and Chærea Is nowhere to be found.--I can't tell what To think on't.--Yet the rest of my companions Have all commission'd me to seek him out. I'll see if he's at home;--but who comes here From Thais?--Is it he, or no?--'Tis he.---- --What manner of man's here?--what habit's that? --What mischief has the rogue been at? I'm all Astonishment, and can not guess.--But I'll Withdraw a while, and try to find it out. (_Retires._)

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_Harper_ Is nowhere to be found.--I can't tell what To think on't.--Yet the rest of my companions Have all commission'd me to seek him out. _Colman 1768_ Is no where to be met with.--For my part, I'm quite to seek in this; and what to say, Or guess, I know not.--Yet the company Have all commission'd me to find him out.

_Harper_ --What mischief has the rogue been at? I'm all Astonishment, and can not guess.--But I'll Withdraw a while, and try to find it out. _Colman 1768_ --What mischief is the meaning of all this? I'm all astonishment, and can not guess. But I'll withdraw a while, and try to learn.]