Let him approach. Leave us together, Daja.

Scene VII.

Nathan and the Friar.

NATHAN.

(Aside. Gladly I would continue Recha's father!

And can I not be so, though I may cease

To bear the name? To her--at least to her--

I should be father still, if she but knew

How willingly I bore that title once.)

What can I do to serve you, pious brother?