Give, give before he begs. O could I tell
How to come at the templar, not betraying
The motive of my curiosity—
For if I tell it, and if my suspicion
Be groundless, I have staked the father idly.
What is the matter?
DAYA (returning).
He must speak to you.
NATHAN.
Then let him come to me. Go you meanwhile.
[Daya goes.
How gladly would I still remain my Recha’s
Father. And can I not remain so, though
I cease to wear the name. To her, to her
I still shall wear it, when she once perceives
[Friar enters.
How willingly I were so. Pious brother,
What can be done to serve you?
Nathan and Friar.