Act V. Scene VI. Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim. 1909-14. Minna von Barnhelm. The Harvard Classics

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!	1
Maj. T. (to the ORDERLY). Who do you want?	2
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).	3
Maj. T. To me?	4
Ord. According to the direction.	5
Min. Franziska, do you hear? The Chevalier spoke the truth after all.	6
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.	7
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?”	8
Maj. T. I am extremely obliged to you for your trouble.	9
Ord. It is my duty, Major. (Exit.)	10