This morning, I tell you; quite early this morning.
Phocion the Dyer.
[Who has entered from the street on the right.] My good man, do you think it is fitting to call this a misfortune? I call it a crime, and a most audacious crime to boot.
The Second Citizen.
Yes, yes; that is quite true; it was a most audacious thing to do.
Phocion.
Only think—of course it is the outrage on the temple of Venus you are talking of? Only think of their choosing a time when the Emperor was in the city——! And this day, too, of all others—a day——
A Third Citizen.
[Drawing near.] Tell me, good friend, what is the matter——?
Phocion.