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Aulularia; or, The Concealed Treasure · 1852

Act IV, Scene IV

by Plautus c. 254 – 184 BC

Translated by Henry Thomas Riley (1852)


STROBILUS, alone.

STRO. I would rather that I were dead outright, by a shocking death, than not lay an ambush this day for that old fellow. But he'll not venture now to hide his gold here; he'll now be carrying it with him, I guess, and be changing the spot. But hark! there's a noise at the door. (Looking in the direction of the Temple.) See, the old fellow's bringing out the gold with him! Meanwhile, I'll step aside here to the door. (Conceals himself near the door.)

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Plautus. Aulularia; or, The Concealed Treasure, Act IV, Scene IV. Translated by Henry Thomas Riley. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/work/plautus-aulularia-riley/22/.

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