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100 Phocion We cannot be too cautious. Alexander’s spies are more numerous than the bees upon Hymettus. They can sting as sharply too.

Lysander Oh, our secret is well guarded. Yet the least whisper or thoughtless word could so easily betray us. (Looks round with a mo- ments hesitation, then continues in a lower voice.) I only would—that Lydia——

Phocion Lydia! Lysander She is in great favour with Alexander’s queen, Statira. Phocion So much the better! Since she knows nothing there is nothing she ean reveal. Alexander seeks to play the generous con- queror. That the wife of Phocion accepts favours that Phocion spurns can only save