Menaechmi · 1852
Act V, Scene II (second Act V heading)
Translated by Henry Thomas Riley (1852)
Enter a Doctor.
Doct. What did you say was his disorder? Tell me, respected sir. Is he harassed by sprites, or is he frenzied? Let me know. Is it lethargy, or is it dropsy, that possesses him?
Old Man. Why, I'm bringing you for that reason, that you may tell me that, and make him convalescent.
Doct. That indeed is a very easy matter. Why, I shall heal innumerable times as many in the day.
Old Man. I wish him to be treated with great attention.
Doct. That he shall be healed, I promise that on my word; so with great attention will I treat him for you.
Old Man. Why, see! here's the man himself. Doct. Let's watch what matter he's about. (They stand aside.)
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Plautus. Menaechmi, Act V, Scene II (second Act V heading). Translated by Henry Thomas Riley. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/work/plautus-menaechmi-riley/21/.
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Plautus. Menaechmi, Act V, Scene II (second Act V heading). Translated by Henry Thomas Riley. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/work/plautus-menaechmi-riley/21/.