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Rh Phocion I came home by way of Theseus’ Temple, saying a prayer for our loved city and for ourselves.

Lydia

But you are weary, and your feet are splashed with mud.

Phocion

I crossed the Ilissus to be sooner home, and found it rising—in flood almost. Yes- terday’s rains on Mount Hymettus— (breaks off as she makes a sudden gesture). Why, what ails you, Lydia? Do I startle you a second time?

Lydia Forgive me, Phocion; do not notice my little weaknesses. It was merely—there, Tve often told you—a rismg river is an omen that causes me strange uneasiness.