When he is much besought, and thinks it right,
A dervis must.

NATHAN.

Well spoken, by our God!
Embrace me, man, you’re still, I trust, my friend.

HAFI.

Why not ask first what has been made of me?

NATHAN.

Ask climbers to look back!

HAFI.

And may I not
Have grown to such a creature in the state
That my old friendship is no longer welcome?

NATHAN.