What prince of Alexandria’s worst?

Didymus. I think

It must be Christ Himself, or Christ in me,

Since in His quarrel I stand ambushed thus.

The Prefect. His talk is echo.

The Bailiff. Learned of lady-love!

Dull matter all: sheep filing over bars,

One hobble without end.

A Voice. Thy Theodora—

Didymus. Revere that name; for she is Christ’s alone,