Act 2 — Scene VI.
Ernest Bell translation
Daja (rushing in).
DAJA.
Nathan, dear Nathan!
NATHAN.
Well.
DAJA.
Forgive me, Knight,
That I must interrupt you.
NATHAN.
What has happened?
DAJA.
The Sultan sends for you--commands you straight
To speak with him. Protect us, Heaven! the Sultan!
NATHAN.
The Sultan sends for me! He would inspect
The goods--the precious wares that I have brought
From Persia. Say there's nothing yet unpacked.
DAJA.
No, no; 'tis not to look at anything;
He wants to speak to you in person, Nathan,
And orders you to come at once.
NATHAN.
I go.
Daja, return.
DAJA.
Knight, take it not amiss.
We were alarmed for what the Sultan might
Require of Nathan.
NATHAN.
That I soon shall know. (Exit Daja.)