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

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

'Tis of the fellowship he feels ashamed,

But of the cunning, never.

SALADIN.

Well, 'tis strange

That women so delight to bring mankind

Down to their level. But, dear Sittah, go;

I think I know my lesson.

SITTAH.

Must I go?

SALADIN.