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Sim. I do not doubt but that be will refuse,

I noticed Davus give a quail, when I

Spoke of the marriage. He comes out of doors.

Dav. I cannot make it out; what is on foot,

That master ever lenient intends:

Who ever since be knew Chremes will not

Bestow bis daughter here, has held his tongue,

Nor shows a bit of grief.

Sim. But now who means

To do so, and to make you know it too.

Dav. It seems to me he laps us in false joy,

Puts us to sleep with much security,

To swoop upon us, and at unawares

Enforce this marriage.

Sim. Hark to that carnifex.

Dav. He, there; I saw him not.

Sim. Davus.

Dav. How now?

Who calls?

Sim. Come here.

Dav. Master, how now?

Sim. How now!

Dav. I mean what matter.

Sim. What matter? the whole town

Declares my son to be in love.

Dav. [Aside.] The town

Cares little about that.

Sim. Say, do you hear

Or not?