Our Recha’s father too is just returned,
And now may Recha hope at last—
TEMPLAR.
For what?
DAYA.
For what she often has requested of you.
Her father pressingly invites your visit.
He now arrives from Babylon, with twenty
High-laden camels, brings the curious drugs,
And precious stones, and stuffs, he has collected
From Syria, Persia, India, even China.
TEMPLAR.
I am no chap.
DAYA.
His nation honours him,
As if he were a prince, and yet to hear him
Called the wise Nathan by them, not the rich,
Has often made me wonder.
TEMPLAR.