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

What can it contain? Love and forgiveness.

Love? Forgiveness?

And perhaps a real regret, that he used the rights of a father's power against a child, who should only have the privileges of a father's kindness.

Then keep your cruel letter.

Cruel? Have no fear. Full liberty is granted you over your heart and hand.