Interest here, interest there! The old rogue knows how to talk
about nothing but interest. I do not think that ever I saw any beast
more vile than you.
BAN. Upon my faith, you don't alarm me now with those expressions. This
is of a hot nature; although it is at a distance off, it scorches badly
[7].
TRA. Don't you be troublesome; no one's going to pay you; do what you
please. You are the only person, I suppose, that lends money upon
interest.
THEU. (_to_ TRANIO). Pray, what interest is this that he is asking
for?
TRA. (_in a low voice, to the_ BANKER). Look now; his father has
arrived from abroad, not long since; he'll pay you both, interest and
principal; don't you then attempt any further to make us your enemies.
See whether he puts you off.
BAN. Nay but, I'll take it, if anything's offered.
THEU. (_to_ TRANIO, _coming towards him_). What do you say,
_then_--? TRA. What is it you mean?
THEU. Who is this? What is he asking for? Why is he thus rudely speaking
of my son Philolaches in this way, and giving you abuse to your face?
What's owing him?
TRA. (_to_ THEUROPIDES). I beg of you, do order the money to be
thrown in the face of this dirty brute.
THEU. I, order it?
TRA. Order the fellow's face to be pelted with money.
BAN. (_coming nearer_). I could very well put up with a pelting
with money.
THEU. (_to_ TRANIO). What money's this?
TRA.
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