may we pass the threshold of these vaults, with our fair white feet? Ion Nay, ye must not, stranger ladies. (Tenth) Chorus May I ask thee about something I have heard? Ion What wouldst thou ask? (Eleventh) Chorus Is it really true that the temple of Phoebus stands upon the centre of the world? Ion Aye, there it stands with garlands decked and gorgeous all around. (Twelfth) Chorus E'en so the legend saith. Ion If ye have offered a sacrificial cake before the shrine and have aught ye wish to ask Phoebus, approach the altar; but enter not the inmost sanctuary, save ye have sacrificed sheep. (Thirteenth) Chorus I understand; but we have ho mind to trespass against the god’s law; the pictures here without will amuse us. Ion Feast your eyes on all ye may.