Act 4 - Scene 4

A street.

Enter ANTIPHOLUS of Ephesus and the Officer

OF EPHESUS

Fear me not, man; I will not break away:
I'll give thee, ere I leave thee, so much money,
To warrant thee, as I am 'rested for.
My wife is in a wayward mood to-day,
And will not lightly trust the messenger
That I should be attach'd in Ephesus,
I tell you, 'twill sound harshly in her ears.

Enter DROMIO of Ephesus with a rope's-end

Here comes my man; I think he brings the money.
How now, sir! have you that I sent you for?

DROMIO OF EPHESUS

Here's that, I warrant you, will pay them all.

OF EPHESUS

But where's the money?

DROMIO OF EPHESUS

Why, sir, I gave the money for the rope.

OF EPHESUS

Five hundred ducats, villain, for a rope?

DROMIO OF EPHESUS

I'll serve you, sir, five hundred at the rate.

OF EPHESUS

To what end did I bid thee hie thee home?

DROMIO OF EPHESUS

To a rope's-end, sir; and to that end am I returned.

OF EPHESUS

And to that end, sir, I will welcome you.

Beating him

Officer

Good sir, be patient.

DROMIO OF EPHESUS

Nay, 'tis for me to be patient; I am in adversity.