ALB. I tell you I do not need a more correct expression, an author, or a
witness, and that my own testimony is sufficient.
MET. However, you ought to choose words which are used by the best
authors: _tu vivendo bonos, scribendo sequare peritos_, as the
saying is.
[Footnote: "Regulate your conduct after the example of good people, your
style after good authors."]
ALB. Man or devil, will you hear me without disputing?
MET. That is Quintilian's rule.
ALB. Hang the chatterbox!
MET. He has a very learned sentence upon a similar subject, which, I am
sure, you will be very glad to hear.
ALB. I will be the devil to carry you off, you wretch. Oh! I am very
much tempted to apply something to those chops.
MET. Sir, what is the reason that you fly in such a passion! What do you
wish me to do?
ALB. I have told you twenty times; I wish you to listen to me when I
speak.
MET. Oh! undoubtedly, you shall be satisfied if that is all. I am
silent.
ALB. You act wisely.
MET. I am ready to hear what you have to say.
ALB. So much the better.
MET. May I be struck dead if I say another word!
ALB. Heaven grant you that favour.
MET. You shall not accuse me henceforth of talkativeness.
ALB. Be it so.
MET.
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