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How knowest thou? Woe is Me unhappy man, for as my mind was held between hope and fear ever till now: so now that all hope is passed, even worn and wearied with care, it is utterly dismayed. There is nothing that I will have but Philu menam. We can all lightly when we are in health, give good counsel to such as are sick: But if thou Wertenberg in my case, thou wouldst sing Me a new song. But to where I see Pamphilus, I am de termined to prove all manner of ways before I die. This same man will I entreat, him will I ear nestly beseech, to him will I discover my love: I be leave I shall get him to put of the marriage, at least, for a few days longer: and in the mean space I hope somewhat may be done. But how thinkest thou Byrria, were I best go to him or not? Go get Thee hence knave, with a mischief to Thee for thy peevish suspicion. Do you marry to day? Pamphilus if you do so, then shall you never see Me alive after this day. Alas I fear to utter it: I pray Thee Byrria do thou tell it him. Oh, Alas Pamphilus, no. Now I heartily beseech you, even for the love and friendship betwixt you and Me: first and foremost, that you do not marry her at all. But if you may not otherwise choose, or that this marriage be according to your own heart: You have revived my spirits. I have my desire. He speaks to his servant Byrria. But in good sooth thou wilt tell Me nothing, ex cept such things as are not Worth the knowing: dost thou not get Thee hence. This talk of Carinus and Pamphilus must be suppo said to be be betwixt them selves, Davus neither hearing nor seeing the ̄ , and therefore he goes on still with his speech He is very méery, what the mat ter is I know not. He speaks still to Pam philus. Do you not hear what he says? And this also he speaks to Pamphilus. What, do you linger to speak to him? Truly and my lief is in hazard in very deed. Thou hast hit the nail on the head. You say well. Davus, I am rid out of danger this day by thy means. You advise me well, I will go thither, all though in good faith, this hope hath deceived me alre die more than once or twice. Farewell. W Hat means my father then? why does he dissemble with us? Yea, unawares: is it so indeed? Now at last you have God and excuse: Tush, thou hast broken thy faith and promise. What, wouldst thou yet again deceive me now, with those subtle speeches of thine? Marry after I had told you that I was in love with Philumena, forsooth it pleased you to Like her well for your self: Woe is me woeful wretch, who esteemed the honesty of thy mind by mine own. Why, and dost thou not think this yet a joy perfect enough for Thee, unless thou mayest make a tame fool of me that am in love, and feed me with vain hope? well, take her to Thee. Why, is that such a marueill? he takes en sample by you. I know you were at words with your father of late, and that is the matter he is now displeased with you, but yet he could not continued ̄ pel you to marry her to day. I wot well, you are compelled to it even of your own free will. Yes certainly, I wot full well that you will marry her. What man did this? What, Davus? Wherefore did he so? Davus, Didst thou do this? Hah, what sayest thou villain? Now I pray God give thee a mischievous end as thou hast desert ved. Why I pray thee tell me, if all the enemies he hath in the world would have wished to force a mar ryage upon him, what other counsel could they have given him than this? Ironic. I know it well. Concerning which matter truly, full easily might we have been at quiet, if this knave had not but stead himself. I am now come to my self. Even as forlorn a creature as my self. Thou art a valiant man. What is it? That is sufficient for me. Wilt thou have me say the truth? But what shall become of Me? Oh Davus, yet notwithstanding. That I may attain to marry her. Well, look thou come hither to me, if so he thou mayest do any good in the matter. But yet if thou may do ought. If thou mayest do any thing, thou shalt find me at home. This to him self. What great joy is that? This he says to himself. What is that? This is spoken out of the hea ring of Pam philus. What, does he not dream trow you, that which his mind ran upon being awake? Carinus is over herd by Pam philus. I am a made man, if this be true: I will sure speak with him. It is well. Yes every whit: Go to, have some respect of me, now in the time of your prosperity: I know that Chremes is now yours altogether, and will do all that you will have him do. Oh Pamphilus, God save you: I come to you re questing at your hands, hope, health, help, and con sail. Yet at least wise, prolong it for a day or two, while I get Me away somewhither, that I may not behold it. How can that be? for surely Chremes will not give his daughter in marriage to him.
Plot summary
Plot — Andria (The Woman from Andros)
Simo has given his son Pamphilus free rein upon his coming of age, in order to allow his character to develop freely; but he is alarmed to discover that he has been paying court to Glycerie, a poor young foreigner, sister to a recently dead courtesan, Chrysis. Although Simo has arranged for him to marry Philumena, the daughter of his neighbour, Chremes, the contract is cancelled when Chremes discovers the intimacy with Glycerie; but Simo intends to press ahead as if the marriage was still going to happen, so that Pamphilus’ refusal to comply may give him an opportunity to assert his paternal authority. The liaison with Glycerie is even more complicated than expected, however: she 1587 is pregnant and about to give birth to Pamphilus’ child. Charinus, who wants to marry Philumena himself, is distraught at the news that she isto marry Pamphilus, but reassured when Pamphilus admits that he doesn’t want her. The observant servant Davus notices that no wedding preparations are being made, and advises Pamphilus to call his father’s bluff by consenting to the marriage. Simo overhears Glycerie giving birth to a baby boy, but, reassured by his son’s submission, convinces himself that it is all a ruse: obviously Pamphilus and Glycerie have had a quarrel, and she is trying to get him back. Thinking it best to get Pamphilus married before such a reconciliation can take place, he persuades Chremes to withdraw his objections—which means that the wedding is now to be for real. Davus takes the baby from Glycerie and allows Chremes to overhear him discussing its paternity; he also repeats a rumour that Glycerie is not a foreigner but a free-born Athenian, whom Pamphilus will therefore be legally obliged to marry. Chremes again withdraws his consent to Pamphilus’ marriage with Philumena; the infuriated Simo has Davus sent to prison. Chrysis’ kinsman Crito arrives to claim her property, and confirms that Glycerie is indeed an Athenian and not - Chrysis’ sister: she arrived on the isle of Andros as a baby in the custody of her uncle, a merchant who died, and was brought up by Chrysis’ parents. The merchant was Chremes’ brother: Glycerie is his daughter, and Pamphilus will have to marry her as he always wanted. A £500 dowry is agreed, Davus is released from prison, and Pamphilus promises to help Charinus persuade Chremes to let him marry Philumena.