The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise
Scene XI.
Appiani, Claudia.
APPIANI.
Go, worthless wretch----Ha! that does me good. My blood circulates----I feel different and all the better.
CLAUDIA (_hastily and alarmed_).
Heavens! My lord--I overheard an angry altercation. Your cheek is flushed. What has happened?
APPIANI.
Nothing, Madam, nothing. The chamberlain Marinelli has conferred a favour on me. He has saved me a visit to the Prince.
CLAUDIA.
Indeed!
APPIANI.
We can therefore leave town earlier. I go to give orders to my people, and shall return immediately. Emilia will, in the meantime, get ready.
CLAUDIA.
May I feel quite at ease, my lord?
APPIANI.
Perfectly so, dear Madam. (_Exeunt severally_.)