Hush, not so loud. Lysander, you faithful brother, I tell you it is common knowledge. The Military Governorship of Alexandria—once offered to Phocion already and refused by him—is open to him still. Alexander knows his worth——
Lysander
His incorruptibility too. But how know you this, Lydia?
Lydia
I only know that Alexander is generous and will raise him to even greater honour. He places Phocion above all men in Athens——
Lysander
(Coldly.) Has Alexander’s queen informed you thus. (Louder.) It seems strange to me, Lydia, that the wife of—an Athenian patriot——
Phocion
How loud your voices grow. Lydia, Little Child, you had best leave us now, for Lysander and I have grave business to transact together—and we expect others too.
[There is a low knocking at the door.