his. As much is he a slave among my people, as am now a slave here with
yourself. There is undoubtedly a God, who both hears and sees the things
which we do. Just as you shall treat me here, in the same degree will he
have a care for him. To the well-deserving will he show favour, to the
ill-deserving will he give a like return. As much as you lament your
son, so much does my father lament me.

HEG. That I am aware of. But do you admit the same that he has disclosed
to me?

TYND. I confess that my father has very great wealth at home, and that I
am born of a very noble family; but I entreat you, Hegio, let not my
riches make your mind too prone to avarice, lest it should seem to my
father, although I am his only _son_, more suitable that I should
be a slave in your house, bountifully supplied at your expense and with
your clothing, rather than be living the life of a beggar where 'twould
be far from honorable.

HEG. By the favour of the Gods and of my forefathers, I am rich enough.
I don't quite believe that every _kind of_ gain is serviceable to
mankind. I know that gain has already made many a man famous; and yet
there are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than
_to make_ gain. Gold I detest: many a one has it persuaded to many
an evil course. Now give your attention to this, that you may know as
well what my wishes are. My son, taken prisoner, is in servitude at Elis
there among your people; if you restore him to me, don't you give me a
single coin besides; both you and him, _your servant_, I'll send
back from here; on no other terms can you depart _hence_.

TYND. You ask what's very right and very just, and you are the very