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

For many days; these dates, you see, are ripe.

Be sparing of that fruit, sir, for too much

Is hurtful, sours the blood, and makes one sad.

And what if sadness suits me? Though, methinks,

'Twas not to give this warning that you came.

Oh, no! my mission was to question you--

To feel your pulse a little.