Act V. Scene VII. 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 VII


MAJOR VON TELLHEIM, MINNA, FRANZISKA Maj. T. Ah! Minna, what is this? What does this contain?	1
Min. I am not entitled to extend my curiosity so far.	2
Maj. T. What! You would still separate my fate from yours?—But why do I hesitate to open it? It cannot make me more unhappy than I am: no, dearest Minna, it cannot make us more unhappy—but perhaps more happy! Permit me. (While he opens and reads the letter, the LANDLORD comes stealthily on the stage.)	3