It 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?XuthusA gift, but mine for all that.IonAm I the first that thou didst meet?XuthusI have met no other, my son.IonWhence came this piece of luck?XuthusTo both of us alike it causes surprise.IonAh I but who was my mother?XuthusI cannot tell.IonDid not Phoebus tell thee that?XuthusI was so pleased with this, I did not ask him that.IonI must have sprung from mother earth.XuthusThe ground brings forth no children.IonHow can I be thine?XuthusI know not; I refer it to the god.IonCome, let us try another theme.