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Astylus had a rascally parasite Gnatho with him who tried to corrupt
Daphnis, but in vain; so hoping for the future he persuaded Astylus to
induce his father to take Daphnis back to the city as his son’s servant.

Word:

conniving

Question:

Why did Gnatho persuade Astylus to convince his father to take Daphnis back to the city as his son's servant?

Answer (optional):

Gnatho persuaded Astylus to convince his father to take Daphnis back to the city as his son's servant because he hoped to corrupt Daphnis in the future.