The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise
Scene VI.
Daja (_rushing in_).
DAJA.
Nathan, dear Nathan!
NATHAN.
Well.
DAJA.
Forgive me, Knight, That I must interrupt you.
NATHAN.
What has happened?
DAJA.
The Sultan sends for you--commands you straight To speak with him. Protect us, Heaven! the Sultan!
NATHAN.
The Sultan sends for me! He would inspect The goods--the precious wares that I have brought From Persia. Say there's nothing yet unpacked.
DAJA.
No, no; 'tis not to look at anything; He wants to speak to you in person, Nathan, And orders you to come at once.
NATHAN.
I go.
Daja, return.
DAJA.
Knight, take it not amiss. We were alarmed for what the Sultan might Require of Nathan.
NATHAN.
That I soon shall know. (_Exit Daja_.)