To know the fact, that she's of Christian birth,

And that the maid is my adopted child.

Why I have not informed her of the truth,

I need explain to none but to herself.

TEMPLAR.

Nathan; no need of that, it were not well

That she should see you in a different light;

Then spare her the discovery. As yet

She's yours alone--no other's--to bestow.

Then grant her to me, Nathan, I implore--