Nay, I have learnt the answer of the god. Ion Thou art mistaken in the dark riddle thou hast heard. Xuthus It seems then I do not hear aright. Ion What said Phoebus? Xuthus That the man who met me— Ion When and where? Xuthus As I came forth from the god’s temple— Ion Well! what should happen to him? Xuthus Should be my own true son. Ion Thy own true son, or a gift from others?