The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise
Scene VII.
Claudia, Battista, Marinelli.
_As_ Battista _is going_, Claudia _meets him_.
CLAUDIA.
Ha! You took her out of the carriage. You led her away. I know you again. Where is she? Speak, wretch.
BATTISTA.
Are these your thanks?
CLAUDIA.
Oh, if you merit thanks (_in a mild tone_), forgive me, worthy man. Where is she? Let me no longer be deprived of her. Where is she?
BATTISTA.
She could not be more safe, were she in heaven.--My master, here, will conduct you to her. (_Observes that some people are beginning to follow_ Claudia.) Back there! Begone! (_Exit, driving them away_.)