The 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.XuthusBetter hold to this, my son.IonDidst thou e’er indulge in illicit amours?XuthusYes, in the folly of youth.IonEre thou didst win Erechtheus’ daughter?XuthusNever since.IonCould it be, then, thou didst beget me?