Assad certainly, my brother Assad.

NATHAN.

If thou thyself perceive it, be assured;
Look in this book—

[Gives the breviary.

SALADIN (eagerly looking.)

O ’tis his hand, his hand,
I recollect it well.

NATHAN.

They know it not;
It rests with thee what they shall learn of this.

SALADIN (turning over the breviary.)

I not acknowledge my own brother’s children,
Not own my nephew—not my children—I
Leave them to thee? Yes, Sittah, it is they,