Nay, I have learnt the answer of the god.IonThou art mistaken in the dark riddle thou hast heard.XuthusIt seems then I do not hear aright.IonWhat said Phoebus?XuthusThat the man who met me—IonWhen and where?XuthusAs I came forth from the god’s temple—IonWell! what should happen to him?XuthusShould be my own true son.IonThy own true son, or a gift from others?