I say, two old men have come from the abode of men to propose a
vast and
splendid
scheme to us.
Aristophanes
Where is he who called me? Where am I to find
him?
EPOPS. I have been waiting for you this long while; I never fail in my
word to my friends.
CHORUS. Titititititititi. What good thing have you to tell me?
EPOPS. Something that concerns our common safety, and that is just as
pleasant as it is to the purpose. Two men, who are subtle reasoners, have
come here to seek me.
CHORUS. Where? What? What are you saying?
EPOPS.
I say, two old men have come from the abode of men to propose a
vast and
splendid
scheme to us.
CHORUS. Oh! 'tis a horrible, unheard-of crime! What are you saying?
EPOPS. Nay! never let my words scare you.
CHORUS. What have you done then?
EPOPS. I have welcomed two men, who wish to live with us.
