Scene IV.

Enter Micio and Hegio .

Micio. I can see nothing in this matter, Hegio, Wherein I merit so much commendation. 'Tis but my duty, to redress the wrongs That we have caus'd: unless perhaps you took me For one of those who, having injur'd you, Term fair expostulation an affront; And having first offended, are the first To turn accusers. - I've not acted thus: And is't for this that I am thank'd?

Hegio. Ah, no; I never thought you other than you are. But let me beg you, Micio, go with me To the young woman's mother, and repeat Yourself to her what you have just told me: - That the suspicion, fall'n on Æschinus, Sprung from his brother and the Music-Girl.

Micio. If you believe I ought, or think it needful, Let's go!

Hegio. 'Tis very kind in you: for thus You'll raise her spirit drooping with the load Of grief and misery, and have perform'd Ev'ry good office of benevolence. But if you like it not, I'll go myself, And tell her the whole story.

Micio. No, I'll go.

Hegio. 'Tis good and tender in your nature, Micio. For they, whose fortunes are less prosperous, Are all I know not how, the more suspicious; And think themselves neglected and contemn'd, Because of their distress and poverty. Wherefore I think 'twould satisfy them more If you would clear up this affair yourself.

Micio. What you have said is just, and very true.

Hegio. Let me conduct you in!

Micio. With all my heart.

Exeunt.