Scene 3: Enter Parthenia and Apollonius. They are in the Royal Palace of Argyros.
Narrator: Parthenia's son Apollonius grew up to be a tall, handsome and athletic man in the flower of his youth. However…
Apollonius: Mother, every time I ask you who my father was, you change the subject. I am now sixteen years old and fully grown. I can now understand things I did not when I was younger, so tell me!
Narrator: Apollonius sure is one stubborn kid. Well, it is not surprising when you father is—
Parthenia: I understand why you are asking me this, so I will tell you the truth. (aside) Sometimes, I wonder if my son got that stubbornness from me or from his father! (end aside) I honestly do not know who your father is! I just remembered that a golden sunlight appeared before me and then I conceived you! If you really want to know who your father is, maybe you can go to Delphi and ask the Oracle of Apollo there. Do you want to?
Apollonius: I guess so… Why don't you come with me, mother, to Delphi?
Parthenia (stretches out her hands): I am too old for journeys. Very well then, come closer to me, son. I am blessing you for the safety of your journey. May you avoid danger, and may you reach your destination quickly. There, (kisses son's forehead).
Apollonius: Thank you, mother. I better get on my way then.
Narrator: Apollonius brought his petarsus, chlamys, a broad-brimmed hat and some provisions for the journey. Delphi is not far from Argyros and the journey only took Apollonius three days.
Exit Apollonius and Parthenia.