Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729–1781). Minna von Barnhelm.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Act V

Scene VIII

LANDLORD, the rest as before

Land.(to FRANZISKA). Hist! my pretty maid! A word!

Fran.(to the LANDLORD). Mr. Landlord, we do not yet know ourselves what is in the letter.

Land.Who wants to know about the letter! I come about the ring. The lady must give it to me again, directly. Just is there, and wants to redeem it.

Min.(who in the meantime has approached the LANDLORD). Tell Just that it is already redeemed; and tell him by whom—by me.

Land.But—

Min.I take it upon myself. Go!(Exit LANDLORD.)