Scene IV.
Henry T. (Henry Thomas) Riley translation
Re-enter Pamphilus, from the house of Phidippus.
Sos. (running up to him.) O my son! (Embraces him.)
Pam. My mother, blessings on you.
Sos. I rejoice that you are returned safe. Is Philumena in a fair way?
Pam. She is a little better. (Weeping.)
Sos. Would that the Gods may grant it so! Why, then, do you weep, or why so dejected?
Pam. All’s well, mother.
Sos. What meant that confusion? Tell me; was she suddenly taken ill?
Pam. Such was the fact.
Sos. What is her malady?
Pam. A fever.
Sos. An intermitting one?39
Pam. So they say. Go in the house, please, mother; I’ll follow you immediately.
Sos. Very well.
Goes into her house.
Pam. Do you run and meet the servants, Parmeno, and help them with the baggage.
Par. Why, don’t they know the way themselves to come to our house?
Pam. (stamping.) Do you loiter?
Exit Parmeno.