_Pam._ (_to himself._) Any one would think, perhaps, that I do not believe this to be true, but I know it is, because I wish it so. I am of opinion, that the lives of the gods are eternal, because their pleasures are secure, and without end: for I feel that I am [212]become immortal, if no sadness intrude on this joy: but whom do I wish to see at this time? would that I had a friend here whom I might make happy by relating to him my good fortune. _Char._ (_to himself._) What can be the cause of these transports? _Pam._ (_to himself._) I see Davus, whom of all men I had rather meet: since I know he will rejoice more sincerely than any one at my happiness. SCENE VIII. PAMPHILUS, CHARINUS, DAVUS. _Davus._ Where is Pamphilus? _Pam._ Davus. _Davus._ Who is that? _Pam._ ’Tis I. _Davus._ Oh, Pamphilus! _Pam._ You do not know what has happened to me. _Davus._ No: but I know perfectly well what has happened to me. _Pam._ And so do I. _Davus._ This happens according to custom, that you should learn my evil fortune before I hear of your good fortune. _Pam._ My dear Glycera has discovered her parents. _Davus._ Oh! glorious news! _Char._ (_aside._) What says he? _Pam._ Her father is our intimate friend! _Davus._ His name? _Pam._ Chremes. _Davus._ I’m transported with joy. _Pam._ There is now no impediment to our marriage[213]. _Char._ (_aside._) This man is [214]dreaming of what he wishes when awake. _Pam._ Then, Davus, as for the child―――― _Davus._ Ah, Sir! say no more――you are one of the chief favourites of the gods! _Char._ (_aside._) I am restored to life if these things be true. I will speak to them. _Pam._ Who is that? Ah! Charinus, you come in a most auspicious hour. _Char._ I wish you joy. _Pam._ How! have you heard then that―――― _Char._ I have heard all: and let me conjure you, my friend, to think of me amidst your happiness. Chremes is now your own: and will, I am very sure, consent to any thing you request of him. _Pam._ I will not be unmindful of your happiness, I assure you: and, as it would be tedious for us to wait their coming out, accompany me now to my Glycera. Do you, Davus, go home, and order some of our people hither, to [215]remove her to our house. Why do you loiter? Go: don’t lose a moment. _Davus._ I am going. (_To the spectators._) [216]You must not expect their coming out: she will be betrothed within: where all will be concluded. Farewell: and clap your hands[217]. [218]END OF THE FIFTH ACT. NOTES. NOTES. NOTE 1. _Caius Suetonius Tranquillus._