Chapter 67

_Enter THRASO, GNATHO; PARMENO behind._

GNAT. What now? in what hope, or with what design Advance we hither? what adventure, Thraso?

THRASO. What do I mean?--To Thais to surrender On her own terms?

GNAT. Indeed?

THRASO. Indeed! why not, As well as Hercules to Omphale?

GNAT. A fit example.--Would I might behold Your head broke with her slipper. (_Aside._) But her doors Creak, and fly open.

THRASO. 'Sdeath! what mischief now? I ne'er so much as saw this face before. Why bursts he forth with such alacrity?

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_1768 version of entire scene:_ GNAT. What now? with what hope, or design, advance we? What's your intention, Thraso? THRASO. My intention? To Thais to surrender at discretion. GNAT. How say you? THRASO. Even so. Why should not I, As well as Hercules to Omphale? GNAT. A fit example.--Oh, that I could see her Combing your empty noddle with her slipper! But her door opens. THRASO. 'Sdeath! what mischief now? I ne'er so much as saw this face before. Why bursts he forth with such alacrity?]