Scene II.
Henry T. (Henry Thomas) Riley translation
Enter Bacchis, from the house of Phidippus.
Bacch. Parmeno, you make your appearance opportunely; run with all speed60 to Pamphilus.
Par. Why thither?
Bacch. Say that I entreat him to come.
Par. To your house?
Bacch. No; to Philumena.
Par. What’s the matter?
Bacch. Nothing that concerns you; so cease to make inquiry.
Par. Am I to say nothing else?
Bacch. Yes; that Myrrhina has recognized that ring as her daughter’s, which he formerly gave me.
Par. I understand—is that all?
Bacch. That’s all. He will be here directly he has heard this from you. But do you linger?
Par. Far from it, indeed; for I’ve not had the opportunity given me to-day; so much with running and walking about have I wasted the whole day.
Goes into the house of Laches.