How so?

NATHAN.

The templar pleases me indeed,
I’d rather he than any one had Recha;
But—do have patience.

DAYA.

Patience—and is that
Not the old string you harp on?

NATHAN.

Patience, patience,
For a few days—no more. Ha! who comes here?
A friar—ask what he wants.

DAYA (going).

What can he want?

NATHAN.