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Is apprehended for arrival here, Exit.
And, not being able to buy out his life, [5]
According to the statute of the town
Dies ere the weary sun set in the west.
There is your money that I had to keep.

ANTIPHOLUS S.

Go, bear it to the Centaur, where we host,
And stay there, Dromio, till I come to thee. [10]
Within this hour it will be dinner-time.
Till that I’ll view the manners of the town,
Peruse the traders, gaze upon the buildings,
And then return and sleep within mine inn;
For with long travel I am stiff and weary. [15]
Get thee away.

DROMIO S.

Many a man would take you at your word
And go indeed, having so good a mean.

ANTIPHOLUS S.

A trusty villain, sir, that very oft,
When I am dull with care and melancholy, [20]
Lightens my humour with his merry jests.
What, will you walk with me about the town,
And then go to my inn and dine with me?

FIRST MERCHANT

I am invited, sir, to certain merchants,
Of whom I hope to make much benefit. [25]
I crave your pardon. Soon at five o’clock,
Please you, I’ll meet with you upon the mart,
And afterward consort you till bedtime.
My present business calls me from you now.

ANTIPHOLUS S.

Farewell till then. I will go lose myself [30]
And wander up and down to view the city.