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

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Then I come too late.

SALADIN.

Too late?

Wherefore too late? There, for your tidings take

A purse or two.

2ND MAMELUKE.

Say three.

SALADIN.

You reckon well;

But take them.