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

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Do Thou but aid my purpose." And, behold,

Just at that moment you dismounted. You

Gave me the child enfolded in your robe.

The words we spoke occur not to me now.

This much I recollect: I took the child;

I bore it to my bed; I kissed its cheek;

I flung myself upon my knees, and sobbed,

"My God, Thou hast restored me one of seven!"

FRIAR.

Nathan, you are a Christian. Yes, I swear