Lucius Spurius Pomponianus: In the House

Lūcius Spurius Pomponiānus: In the House

Grumio rushed out from the kitchen. Clemens sees Grumio.

Clemens: "Wow! You are wearing a splendid toga!"

Grumio: "Do you like it?"

Clemens: "I like it! Where are you hurrying to, Grumio?"

Grumio: "I’m heading to the amphitheater. Afer is waiting for the supporters."

Clemens: "Are you supporting Afer?" Caecilius supports Holconius."

Grumio: "Afer promised the supporters five denarii. Holconius only promised the supporters two denarii."

"I support Afer because he is a generous man."

Clemens: "But you are a slave. You are not a citizen of Pompeii. Afer promised money to the citizens of Pompeii."

Grumio: "Clemens, today I am not Grumio. Today I am Lūcius Spurius Pomponiānus!"

Clemens: "Lūcius Spurius Pomponiānus! You are the most deceitful cook!"

Grumio: "Not at all! Today I am a baker from Pompeii. Today we bakers are gathering at the amphitheater. We are leading Afer to the forum, where the citizens are waiting for speeches. I am hurrying to the amphitheater. Will you come with me?"

Clemens: "I will come with you. I do not support Afer. I do not want denarii, but I am worried about you. You are undertaking a dangerous matter."

(They exit.)