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

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

She would not yield, but clasped him in her arms.

'Twas the last morning that he e'er rode forth,

And I, alas! I let him ride alone.

Poor Lilla died of grief, and ne'er forgave

My error that I let him ride alone.

He ne'er returned.

SITTAH.

Poor brother!

SALADIN.

Say no more.