As much did a hostile hand deprive me of my liberty as him of
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.
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