BestLightNovel.com

The Comedies of Terence Part 28

The Comedies of Terence - BestLightNovel.com

You’re reading novel The Comedies of Terence Part 28 online at BestLightNovel.com. Please use the follow button to get notification about the latest chapter next time when you visit BestLightNovel.com. Use F11 button to read novel in full-screen(PC only). Drop by anytime you want to read free – fast – latest novel. It’s great if you could leave a comment, share your opinion about the new chapters, new novel with others on the internet. We’ll do our best to bring you the finest, latest novel everyday. Enjoy

THRA. Say, is she delighted with it?

GNAT. Not so much with the gift itself, as that By you 'twas given: but therein she triumphs.

_Enter PARMENO behind._

PAR. I'm come to look about me, and observe A proper opportunity to bring My presents. But behold the Captain!

THRA. 'Tis Something, I know not how, peculiar to me, That all I do 's agreeable.

GNAT. In truth I have observ'd it.

THRA. E'en the King always Held himself much obliged, whate'er I did: Not so to others.

GNAT. Men of wit, like you, The glory, got by others' care and toil, Often transfer unto themselves.

THRA. You've hit it.

GNAT. The king then held you----

THRA. Certainly.

GNAT. Most dear.

THRA. Most near. He trusted his whole army to me, His counsels.----

GNAT. Wonderful!

THRA. And then whene'er Satiety of company, or hate Of business seiz'd him--when he would repose---- As if----you understand me.

GNAT. Perfectly.

When he would--in a manner--clear his stomach Of all uneasiness.

THRA. The very thing.

On such occasions he chose none but me.

GNAT. Hui! there's a king indeed! a king of taste!

THRA. One of a thousand.

GNAT. Of a million sure!

--If he could live with you. (_Aside._)

THRA. The courtiers all Began to envy me, and rail'd in secret: I car'd not; whence their spleen increas'd the more.

One in particular, who had the charge Of th' Indian elephants; who grew at last So very troublesome, "I prithee, Strato, Are you so savage, and so fierce, (says I,) Because you're governor of the wild beasts?"

GNAT. Oh, finely said! and shrewdly! excellent!

Too hard upon him!--what said he to't?

THRA. Nothing.

GNAT. And how the devil should he?

PAR. Gracious Heav'n!

The stupid c.o.xcomb!--and that rascal too! (_Aside._)

THRA. Aye! but the story of the Rhodian, Gnatho!

How smart I was upon him at a feast---- Did I ne'er tell you?

GNAT. Never: but pray do!

--I've heard it o'er and o'er a thousand times. (_Aside._)

THRA. We were by chance together at a feast---- This Rhodian, that I told you of and I.---- I, as it happen'd, had a wench: the spark Began to toy with her, and laugh at me.

"Why how now, Impudence! (said I,) are you A _hare_ yourself, and yet would hunt for _game_?"

GNAT. Ha! ha! ha!

THRA. What's the matter?

GNAT. Ha! ha! ha!

Witty! smart! excellent! incomparable!

Is it your own? I swear I thought 'twas old.

THRA. Why, did you ever hear it?

GNAT. Very often; And reckon'd admirable.

THRA. 'Tis my own.

GNAT. And yet 'twas pity to be so severe On a young fellow, and a gentleman.

PAR. Ah! devil take you! (_Aside._)

GNAT. What became of him?

THRA. It did for him. The company were all Ready to die with laughing:--in a word, They dreaded me.

GNAT. No wonder.

THRA. Harkye, Gnatho!

Thais, you know, suspects I love this girl.

Shall I acquit myself?

GNAT. On no account.

Rather increase her jealousy.

THRA. And why?

GNAT. Why?--do you ask?--as if you didn't know!---- Whene'er she mentions Phaedria, or whene'er She praises him, to vex you----

Please click Like and leave more comments to support and keep us alive.

RECENTLY UPDATED MANGA

The Comedies of Terence Part 28 summary

You're reading The Comedies of Terence. This manga has been translated by Updating. Author(s): Publius Terentius Afer. Already has 581 views.

It's great if you read and follow any novel on our website. We promise you that we'll bring you the latest, hottest novel everyday and FREE.

BestLightNovel.com is a most smartest website for reading manga online, it can automatic resize images to fit your pc screen, even on your mobile. Experience now by using your smartphone and access to BestLightNovel.com