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

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

TEMPLAR.

And you tell

This tale yourself?

FRIAR.

Why not?

TEMPLAR.

An artful soul! (aside).

And has the convent many more like you?

FRIAR.

I know not. Mere obedience is my duty.