Translations
But let it be so — I did not burden you. Yet so the accusation runs: "Being cunning, he took you in by deceit!"
But be that as it may—I did not burden you. Yet so the charge goes: "Being crafty, I caught you by deceit!"
But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.