We'll put him in danger of his life. Then I will offer him my
protection on the condition that he gives me Aglaea and surrenders
your handsome Sophronine to you. That way we will fulfill all our
duties. He will be punished by the fright we have given him. I will
obtain my mistress and you shall have your lover.
DRIXA:
You speak like wisdom itself. Some divinity must inspire you. Instruct
us: what must be done?
ANITUS:
The judges will soon pass here to go to the Tribunal; Melitus is at
their head.
DRIXA:
But that Melitus is a little pedant; an evil man who is your enemy.
ANITUS:
Yes, but he's even more an enemy of Socrates. He's a hypocritical
rogue who maintains the rights of the Areopagus against me. But we
will join together when it's a question of ruining those false wise
men who are capable of enlightening the people about our conduct.
Listen, my dear Drixa, you are devout.
DRIXA:
Yes, assuredly, my lord. I love money and pleasure with all my heart,
but as regards devotion, I will give place to no one.
ANITUS:
Go take some devout people with you and when the judges pass by,
scream out against impiety.
TERPANDRE:
Will there be something to gain by it? We are ready.
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