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

Not far off, close at hand.

Heavens! In what a situation shall I perhaps find one or other of them! For your Highness conceals from me--I perceive----

I conceal nothing, be assured. Lean on my arm, and accompany me to them without fear.

But--if they be not wounded--if my suspicions be not true--why are they not already here?

Hasten then, that all these sad apprehensions may at once be banished.