3RD MAMELUKE. No, Sire. I have to tell you that the Emir Mansor, Who led the caravan, is just arrived. SALADIN. Then bring him quickly.--There he is already. Scene II. _The Emir_ Mansor _and_ Saladin. SALADIN. Emir, you're welcome! What has happened to you, Mansor? we have expected you for long. MANSOR. This letter will explain how, in Thebais, Some discontents required the sabred hand Of Abulkassen. But, since then, our march Has been pressed forward. SALADIN. I believe it all. But take, good Mansor--take, without delay, Another escort if you will proceed, And take the treasure on to Lebanon: The greater part is destined for my father. MANSOR. Most willingly. SALADIN. And let your escort be A strong and trusty one, for Lebanon Is far from quiet, and the Templars there Are on the stir again; be cautious, then Come, I must see your troop, and order all. (_To a slave_.) Say I shall presently return to Sittah. Scene III. (_The palm-trees before_ Nathan's _house_.) _The_ Templar, _walking up and down_. TEMPLAR.