No More Learning

I fear me 'tis too late. The thunder growls already.
(_Beats him. _)

METON. Oh, woe! oh, woe!

PISTHETAERUS. I warned you. Now, be off, and do your surveying somewhere
else. (_Meton takes to his heels. _)

AN INSPECTOR. Where are the Proxeni? [296]

PISTHETAERUS. Who is this Sardanapalus? [297]

INSPECTOR.
I have been appointed by lot to come to Nephelococcygia as
inspector. [298]

PISTHETAERUS. An inspector! and who sends you here, you rascal?

INSPECTOR. A decree of Taleas. [299]

PISTHETAERUS. Will you just pocket your salary, do nothing, and be off?

INSPECTOR. I' faith! that I will; I am urgently needed to be at Athens to
attend the assembly; for I am charged with the interests of
Pharnaces. [300]

PISTHETAERUS. Take it then, and be off. See, here is your salary. (_Beats
him. _)

INSPECTOR.