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

Act V

Scene VI

An ORDERLY,MAJOR VON TELLHEIM,MINNA,FRANZISKA

Fran.(seeing the ORDERLY). Hist, Major!

Maj. T.(to the ORDERLY). Who do you want?

Ord.I am looking for Major von Tellheim. Ah! you are the Major, I see. I have to give this letter from his Majesty the King(taking one out of his bag).

Maj. T.To me?

Ord.According to the direction.

Min.Franziska, do you hear? The Chevalier spoke the truth after all.

Ord.(whilst TELLHEIM takes the letter). I beg your pardon, Major; you should properly have had it yesterday, but I could not find you out. I learnt your address this morning only from Lieutenant Riccaut, on parade.

Fran.Do you hear, my lady?—That is the Chevalier’s minister. “What is the name of de ministre-bout dere, on de broad place?”

Maj. T.I am extremely obliged to you for your trouble.

Ord.It is my duty, Major.(Exit.)

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