such absence or unconsciousness wasentirely real. He never

Enough of tomfoolery, assume a grave demeanour; unknown to my

master I am going to take bread and meat; and when I have fed well,

(Interlude of dancing by the CHORUS.)

CHREMYLUS (coming out of his house)

To say, "Hail! my dear neighbours!" is an old form of greeting and

well worn with use; so therefore I embrace you, because you have not

crept like tortoises, but have come rushing here in all haste. Now

help me to watch carefully and closely over the god.