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

Why, yes! for I have heard

You have found favour in the Sultan's sight.

I beg to be remembered with respect.

Zeal in the cause of God impels me on,

And all excesses are performed for Him.

Weigh that in kindness, then, most noble Sir!

But, tell me, was your case about the Jew

A problem merely?

Problem! (He retires.)