The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing / Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

NORTON (aside, in going).

I would not stay if I was paid in gold for every moment.

Scene VII.

Sara, Mellefont.

MELLEFONT.

You are faint, dearest Sara! You must sit down!

SARA (sits down).

I trouble you very early! Will you forgive me that with the morning I again begin my complaints?

MELLEFONT.

Dearest Sara, you mean to say that you cannot forgive me, because another morning has dawned, and I have not yet put an end to your complaints?