Phocion
Pshaw! In his own land, perhaps. But Athens has her own Gods. He is a conqueror, yes; but a conqueror can only take a city, not the souls who dwell in it.
Lydia
(Softly.) Phocion, when I hear your words my fear melts away. Yet Athens is conquered. Our city trembles——
Phocion
Hush, Lydia. I do not like to hear you say such things.
Lydia
Who can stand against him, then? Who is there can oppose this conqueror of the Persians?
Phocion