Do not let him see you here.
Stand farther back, or to the house retire.

RECHA.

Just one look more. Ah! the trees hide him now.

DAJA.

Come, come away! Recha, your father's right.
Should he observe us he'll retire at once.

RECHA.

Alas! the trees----

NATHAN.

Now he emerges from them.
He can't but see you. Hence! I beg of you.

DAJA.

Come, Recha, come! I know a window whence
We may observe him better.

RECHA.

Come, then, come.
(_They both retire_.)

Scene V.

Nathan (_who is presently joined by the_ Templar).

NATHAN.

I almost shrink from meeting this strange fellow--
Recoil from his rough virtue! That one man
Should ever make another feel confused!
But see, he comes! he seems a noble youth;
Looks like a man. I like his daring eye,
His honest gait. Although the shell is bitter,
The kernel may not be so. I have seen
One like him somewhere. Pardon, noble Frank----

TEMPLAR.

What would you?

NATHAN.

Pardon me----

TEMPLAR.

What would you, Jew?

NATHAN.

The privilege of speaking to you.

TEMPLAR.

Well!
How can I help it? Quick, then--what's your wish?

NATHAN.

Patience! nor pass with such contempt and pride
One who must be your debtor evermore.

TEMPLAR.

How so? I almost guess. No; are you then----

NATHAN.

My name is Nathan, father to the maid
Your generous courage rescued from the flames.
I come to----

TEMPLAR.

If you come to render thanks,
Spare them. I have already been compelled
To bear too many thanks for this small act.
Besides, you owe me nothing. Could I know
The maiden was your daughter? I was bound--