We’ll try the experiment.
Wilt thou stay with me? dwell about me? boots not
As Mussulman or Christian, in a turban
Or a white mantle—I have never wished
To see the same bark grow about all trees.
TEMPLAR.
Else, Saladin, thou hardly hadst become
The hero that thou art, alike to all
The gardener of the Lord.
SALADIN.
If thou think not
The worse of me for this, we’re half right.
TEMPLAR.
Quite so.
One word.
SALADIN (holds out his hand).
TEMPLAR (takes it).
One man—and with this receive more
Than thou canst take away again—thine wholly.