SCENE changes to the Street. Enter ANTIPHOL LS of Syracuse, a Merchant, and

DROMVO. Mer: Therefore give out you are of Epidamnum, Lest that your goods too soon be confiscate. This very day a Syrasusan merchant. . Is apprehended for arrival liere; And not bemg able to buy out his life, According to the statute of the town, Dies ere the weary fun fets in the west. There is your money that I had to keep.

Ant. Go bear it tô- the Centaur, where we holi, And stay there,. Dromio, 'till I come to thee: 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 fleep within mine inn; For with long travel I ana stiff and weary. Get thee away. · Dro. Maay a man would take you at your word, And go indeed, having so good a means. (Exit Dros

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

Mer. I am invited, Sir, to certain merchants,
Of whom I hope to make much benefit:
I crave your pardon. Soon at five o'clock,
Ikafe you, I'll meet with you upon the mart,