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

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Who, it is said, has visited the

Of Solomon and David; knows the spell

To ope their marble lids, and thence obtain

The boundless stores that claim no lesser source.

SALADIN.

Were this man's wealth by miracle procured,

'Tis not at Solomon's or David's tomb

That it is found. Mere mortal fools lie there.

SITTAH.

Or knaves!--But still his source of opulence