The ground brings forth no children. Ion How can I be thine? Xuthus I know not; I refer it to the god. Ion Come, let us try another theme. Xuthus Better hold to this, my son. Ion Didst thou e’er indulge in illicit amours? Xuthus Yes, in the folly of youth. Ion Ere thou didst win Erechtheus’ daughter? Xuthus Never since. Ion Could it be, then, thou didst beget me?