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104 Lysander Before he even knew your name, I loved Phocion, (sternly) and more than Phocion I love Phocion’s honour.

Lydia

And so loving him you would urge hin— to his death. (With passion.) You shall not, Lysander; Phocion is mine and he be- longs to me, I will hold him fast to this life. A glorious career now lies at Phocion’s feet.

Lysander

I love Phocion’s honour too weil to tempt

him to dishonour.

Lydia Tush, boy! You do not understand. I would not tempt him. Fate does not tempt, it commands. The high Gods bid us to accept fate bravely. The weak resist 1t; the strong accept and make it glorious. And a glorious eareer now lies at Phocion’s feet.