MEPHISTOPHELES. Not so, he thought of you with all his heart. That for the Sultan treasure had on board, MARTHA. Eh? how? Eh? where? perhaps he buried it. MEPHISTOPHELES. Who knows where the four winds have blown the pelf? A fair young lady took him to herself As he a stranger Naples walked about; Much did she for him in love and truth ; MARTHA. The rogue! the robber of his children! out Not hinder him his shameless life indeed? MEPHISTOPHEles. Yes, see! he is dead now for that same reason. I should just mourn him for a decent season, MARTHA. Oh heavens, but what a man my first one was ; There scarce could be a kinder-hearted ass, Went with strange women and strange wine astray, And then at those infernal dice would play. MEPHISTOPHELES. If on his part, about as much in you I swear myself I'd change with you the ring. MARTHA. Oh, but the gentleman is pleased to jest. MEPHISTOPHELES-to himself. Oh, no. Now will I in good time take wing,— very devil to his word she'd pin. The To MARGARET. How goes it, gentle damsel, with your heart? MARGARET. What means the gentleman? MEPHISTOPHELES-to himself. The charming child, so pure and free from sin. Ladies, farewell. MARGARET. Farewell. [loud. MARTHA. Oh, say before we part, Some testimony I would gladly have, How, when, my darling died, and where his grave? MEPHISTOPHELES. Yes, my good lady, when two witnesses appear, A gallant comrade have I whom I'll bring MARTHA. Oh, yes, do so. MEPHISTOPHEles. And the young lady will be here also. 'Tis a brave youth, well travelled too is he, And used to ladies' sweet society. MARGARET. Before him then my cheeks with shame would glow. MEPHISTOPHELES. No, no, before no earthly potentate. MARTHA. Behind the house, then, Sir, this evening; Here in my garden,—we the gentlemen await. THE STREET. FAUST. MEPHISTOPHELES. FAUST. How goes it,-get you on,-will't soon be done? MEPHISTOPHELES. Ah, bravo! now I find in a flame; you In a short time will Margaret be your own. To-night we'll meet her with the worthy dame. In truth, it is a woman ready made, For such like procuress and gypsy trade. 'Tis good! FAUST. MEPHISTOPHELES. But we in turn must something do. FAUST. Well, one good turn deserves another too. |