Here is my robe: the stuff is torn; the stains

Began ’neath sharpened spikes, the hooks, the rack.

Didymus. For dress of mine, good in the foray once,

That keeps thee and a holy dream intact,

Thou giv’st me this, strangely to make of me

The athlete of thy Lord. Well, give it so:

I kiss each dear and venerable stain,

And lay the rended linen over me:

Would I were worthier!

Theodora. Cratidas the fond