Mercury: Ah, he is coming! But I'll go before him' Nor shall this man approach this house today. Since I am masquerading in his form 'Tis certain I can cheat him; and, besides, If I have ta'en his form I also take His manner and his actions; I must be A rascal, sly, astute; with his own arms of roguery I'll keep him from the house. But what is that? He's gazing at the sky; I will observe him
Sosia: I never saw a longer night than this save that when I was scourged and hung by the heels; and this I think is longer even than that.
Sosia: But who is this man I see before the house? I do not like it. Mercury: There is not, I'm sure a greater coward than he. Sosia: It seems to me this man intends perhaps to steal my cloak. Mercury: He's in a fright; I'll cheat him.
Sosia: Now, sir, observe, since I may freely speak, I'm really Sosia, Amphitryon's slave. Mercury:Do you repeat that Sosia: Yes, I made a truce, the peace is signed, I speak the very truth. Mercury: Take that then (striking him again) Sosia: Do just as you please to me, your fist are stronger; but whate'er you do on this I'll not be silent. Mercury:While you live you will not make me anyone today but Sosia.
Mercury is waiting for Sosia to arrive to stop him from entering the house
Sosia runs into Mercury at the house and becomes suspicious
Mercury forcefully convinces Sosia that he is Sosia.