frequently to dine with me, a parcel of contemptible fellows they are, to be sure, but such as, if properly directed, can do a good deal of mischief on occasion: we must make use of every expedient to promote a good cause: away, my friends, recommend yourselves to Ceres, and be ready to cry out when I give you the signal: 'tis the only way for you to live happy here, and gain heaven hereafter.
SCENE VII.
ANITUS, GRAPHIUS, CHOMUS, BERTILLUS.
ANITUS.
Most indefatigable Graphius, profound Chomus, and delicate Bertillus, have you finished those little works as I commanded you against the impious Socrates?
GRAPHIUS.
My lord, I have labored: he'll never hold up his head again.
CHOMUS.
I have proved the fact against him; struck him dumb.
BERTILLUS.
I have only mentioned him in my journal, and it has done for him.
ANITUS.
Graphius, beware, you know I forbade your prolixity: you are naturally tedious, and that may wear out the patience of the court.
