Scene III.

Enter Geta .

Geta (to Sostrata within). Madam, I'm going to look after them, That they may call the bride immediately. - But here is Demea. Save you!

Dem. Oh! your name?

Geta. Geta, Sir.

Dem. Geta, I this day have found you To be a fellow of uncommon worth: For sure that servant's faith is well approv'd Who holds his master's interest at heart, As I perceiv'd that you did, Geta! wherefore, Soon as occasion offers, I'll reward you. - I am endeavoring to be affable, And not without success. (Aside.)

Geta. 'Tis kind in you To think of your poor slave, Sir.

Dem. (aside.) First of all I court the mob, and win them by degrees.