mercator

Caecilius' friend visits. Friend is merchant. merchant enters the villa. Clemens is in the atrio. Clemens greets the merchant. Caecilius is in the study. Caecilius is counting money. Caecilius is a banker. Friend enters the study. Caecilius rises.
"salve!" Caecilius greets the merchant.
"salve!" merchant responds.
Caecilius enters the dining room. Friend cook enters. friend is reclining on a couch. banker reclines on a couch. Grumio is singing in the kitchen. Grumio cooks a peacock. cook is happy. Cacilius hears cook. Caecilius is not happy. Caecilius is waiting for his dinner. friend is waiting for his dinner. Caecilius blames Grumio.

Caecilius' friend the merchant visits him. Clemens greets the merchant in the atrio. The merchant goes to the study, and Caecilius says hello. The merchant says hello back. They go to the dining room, and rest on a couch. Grumio is singing in the kitchen while cooking a peacock. Caecilius hears him singing, and is not happy. Caecilius blames Grumio for bringing the food in late.