Henceforth I hope I shall with reason bear
One of my titles—“Betterer of the world
And of the law.”
NATHAN.
In truth a noble title.
But, sultan, e’er I quite unfold myself
Allow me to relate a tale.
SALADIN.
Why not?
I always was a friend of tales well told.
NATHAN.
Well told, that’s not precisely my affair.
SALADIN.
Again so proudly modest, come begin.
NATHAN.