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Title:Faust

Author:JohannWolfgangVonGoethe

ReleaseDate:January4,2005[EBook#14591]

Language:English

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Haveyounotledthislifequitelongenough?_]

FAUSTby

JohannWolfgangvonGoethe

WITHILLUSTRATIONSBY

HarryClarke

TRANSLATEDINTOENGLISH,INTHEORIGINALMETRES,BY

BayardTaylor

AnIllustratedEdition

THEWORLDPUBLISHINGCOMPANY

CLEVELAND,OHIONEWYORK,N.Y.

PRINTEDINTHEUNITEDSTATESOFAMERICA

CONTENTS

PREFACEANGOETHEDEDICATION

PRELUDEATTHETHEATREPROLOGUEINHEAVEN

FAUSTSCENEI.NIGHT(Faust'sMonologue)

II.BEFORETHECITY-GATEIII.THESTUDY(TheExorcism)IV.THESTUDY(TheCompact)V.AUERBACH'SCELLARVI.WITCHES'KITCHEN

VII.ASTREETVIII.EVENINGIX.PROMENADE

X.THENEIGHBOR'SHOUSEXI.STREETXII.GARDEN

XIII.AGARDEN-ARBORXIV.FORESTANDCAVERNXV.MARGARET'SROOMXVI.MARTHA'SGARDENXVII.ATTHEFOUNTAIN

XVIII.DONJON(Margaret'sPrayer)XIX.NIGHT(Valentine'sDeath)

XX.CATHEDRALXXI.WALPURGIS-NIGHT

XXII.OBERONANDTITANIA'SGOLDENWEDDINGXXIII.DREARYDAY

XXIV.NIGHTXXV.DUNGEON

Preface

ItistwentyyearssinceIfirstdeterminedtoattemptthetranslationofFaust, inthe original metres. At that time, although more than a score of Englishtranslations of the First Part, and three or four of the Second Part, were inexistence,theexperimenthadnotyetbeenmade.TheproseversionofHaywardseemed to have been accepted as the standard, in default of anything moresatisfactory: theEnglishcritics,generally sustaining the translator inhisviewsconcerningthesecondaryimportanceofforminPoetry,practicallydiscouragedanyfurtherattempt;andnoone,familiarwithrhythmicalexpressionthroughtheneeds of his own nature, had devoted the necessary love and patience to anadequatereproductionofthegreatworkofGoethe'slife.

Mr. Brooks was the first to undertake the task, and the publication of histranslationoftheFirstPart(in1856)inducedme,foratime,togiveupmyowndesign.NopreviousEnglishversionexhibitedsuchabnegationofthetranslator'sowntastesandhabitsofthought,suchreverentdesiretopresenttheoriginalinits purest form. The care and conscience with which the work had beenperformedweresoapparent,thatInowstatewithreluctancewhatthenseemedtome tobe itsonlydeficiencies,—a lackof the lyrical fireand fluencyof theoriginal in somepassages, and anoccasional loweringof the tone through theuse of words which are literal, but not equivalent. The plan of translationadoptedbyMr.Brookswassoentirelymyown,thatwhenfurtherresidenceinGermanyandamorecarefulstudyofbothpartsofFausthadsatisfiedmethatthefieldwasstillopen,—thatthemeansfurnishedbythepoeticalaffinityofthetwo languages had not yet been exhausted,—nothing remained for me but tofollowhim inallessentialparticulars.Hisexampleconfirmedme in thebeliefthat there were few difficulties in the way of a nearly literal yet thoroughlyrhythmicalversionofFaust,whichmightnotbeovercomeby loving labor.AcomparisonofseventeenEnglishtranslations,inthearbitrarymetresadoptedbythetranslators,sufficientlyshowedthedangerofallowinglicenseinthisrespect:thewhitelightofGoethe's thoughtwastherebypassedthroughthetintedglassof other minds, and assumed the coloring of each. Moreover, the plea ofselecting different metres in the hope of producing a similar effect isunreasonable,wheretheidenticalmetresarepossible.

Thevalueofform,inapoeticalwork,isthefirstquestiontobeconsidered.No

poet ever understood this question more thoroughly than Goethe himself, orexpressed a more positive opinion in regard to it. The alternative modes oftranslationwhichhepresents(reportedbyRiemer,quotedbyMrs.Austin,inher"Characteristics of Goethe," and accepted by Mr. Hayward),[A] are quiteindependent of his views concerning the value of form, which we find givenelsewhere, in theclearestandmostemphaticmanner.[B]Poetry isnotsimplyafashion of expression: it is the form of expression absolutely required by acertain class of ideas. Poetry, indeed,may be distinguished fromProse by thesingle circumstance, that it is the utterance of whatever in man cannot beperfectlyutteredinanyotherthanarhythmicalform:itisuselesstosaythatthenakedmeaningisindependentoftheform:onthecontrary,theformcontributesessentially to the fullnessof themeaning. InPoetrywhichendures through itsowninherentvitality,thereisnoforcedunionofthesetwoelements.Theyareasintimately blended, and with the samemysterious beauty, as the sexes in theancientHermaphroditus.Toattempt to representPoetry inProse, isverymuchlikeattemptingtotranslatemusicintospeech.[C]

[A]"'Therearetwomaximsoftranslation,'sayshe:'theonerequiresthattheauthor,ofaforeignnation,bebroughttousinsuchamannerthatwemayregardhimasourown;theother,onthecontrary,demandsofus that we transport ourselves over to him, and adopt his situation, his mode of speaking, and hispeculiarities. The advantages of both are sufficiently known to all instructed persons, from masterlyexamples.'"Isitnecessary,however,thatthereshouldalwaysbethisalternative?Wherethelanguagesarekindred, and equally capable of all varieties of metrical expression, may not both these "maxims" beobserved in the same translation?Goethe, it is true,wasof theopinion thatFaust ought to be given, inFrench, in the manner of Clement Marot; but this was undoubtedly because he felt the inadequacy ofmodernFrenchtoexpressthenaive,simplerealismofmanypassages.ThesameobjectiondoesnotapplytoEnglish.ThereareafewarchaicexpressionsinFaust,butnomorethanarestillallowed—nay,frequentlyencouraged—intheEnglishofourday.

[B]"Youareright,"saidGoethe;"therearegreatandmysteriousagenciesincludedinthevariousformsofPoetry. If thesubstanceofmy 'RomanElegies'were tobeexpressed in the toneandmeasureofByron's'DonJuan,'itwouldreallyhaveanatrociouseffect."—Eckermann.

"Therhythm,"saidGoethe,"isanunconsciousresultofthepoeticmood.Ifoneshouldstoptoconsideritmechanically,whenabouttowriteapoem,onewouldbecomebewilderedandaccomplishnothingofrealpoeticalvalue."—Ibid.

"Allthatispoeticincharactershouldberythmicallytreated!Suchismyconviction;andifevenasortofpoetic prose should be gradually introduced, itwould only show that the distinction between prose andpoetryhadbeencompletelylostsightof."—GoethetoSchiller,1797.

TychoMommsen, in his excellent essay,DieKunst desDeutschenUebersetzers aus neueren Sprachen,goessofarastosay:"Themetricalorrhymedmodellingofapoeticalworkissoessentiallythegermofitsbeing,that,ratherthanbygivingitup,wemighthopetoconstructasimilarworkofartbeforetheeyesofour countrymen, by giving up or changing the substance. The immeasurable result which has followedworkswhereintheformhasbeenretained—suchastheHomerofVoss,andtheShakespeareofTieckandSchlegel—isanincontrovertibleevidenceofthevitalityoftheendeavor."

[C]"Goethe'spoemsexerciseagreatswayoverme,notonlybytheirmeaning,butalsobytheirrhythm.Itisalanguagewhichstimulatesmetocomposition."—Beethoven.

The various theories of translation from theGreek andLatin poets have beenadmirably stated by Dryden in his Preface to the "Translations from Ovid'sEpistles," and I donotwish to continue the endlessdiscussion,—especially asour literature needs examples, not opinions. A recent expression, however,carries with it so much authority, that I feel bound to present someconsiderationswhich the accomplished scholar seems to have overlooked.Mr.Lewes[D] justly says: "The effect of poetry is a compound of music andsuggestion; thismusicand this suggestionare intermingled inwords,which toalter is to alter the effect. For words in poetry are not, as in prose, simplerepresentativesofobjects and ideas: theyarepartsof anorganicwhole,—theyare tones in theharmony."He thereupon illustrates the effectof translationbychangingcertainwell-knownEnglishstanzasintoothers,equivalentinmeaning,but lackingtheirfelicityofwords, theirgraceandmelody.Icannotaccept thisillustrationasvalid,becauseMr.Lewespurposelyomitstheveryqualitywhichan honest translator should exhaust his skill in endeavoring to reproduce. Heturns away from the one best word or phrase in the English lines he quotes,whereas the translatorseeksprecisely thatonebestwordorphrase (havingalltheresourcesofhislanguageatcommand),torepresentwhatissaidinanotherlanguage.Morethanthis,histaskisnotsimplymechanical:hemustfeel,andbeguidedby,asecondaryinspiration.Surrenderinghimselftothefullpossessionofthespiritwhichshallspeakthroughhim,hereceives,also,aportionofthesamecreative power. Mr. Lewes reaches this conclusion: "If, therefore, we reflectwhat a poemFaust is, and that it contains almost every variety of style andmetre,itwillbetolerablyevidentthatnooneunacquaintedwiththeoriginalcanformanadequateideaofitfromtranslation,"[E]whichiscertainlycorrectofanytranslation wherein something of the rhythmical variety and beauty of theoriginal is not retained. That very much of the rhythmical character may beretainedinEnglish,waslongagoshownbyMr.Carlyle,[F]inthepassageswhichhetranslated,bothliterallyandrhythmically,fromtheHelena(PartSecond).Infact,wehavesomanyinstancesofthepossibilityofreciprocallytransferringthefinestqualitiesofEnglishandGermanpoetry,thatthereisnosufficientexcusefor an unmetrical translation of Faust. I refer especially to such subtile andmelodiouslyricsas"TheCastlebytheSea,"ofUhland,andthe"SilentLand"ofSalis,translatedbyMr.Longfellow;Goethe's"Minstrel"and"CopticSong,"byDr.Hedge;Heine's"TwoGrenadiers,"byDr.FurnessandmanyofHeine'ssongsby Mr Leland; and also to the German translations of English lyrics, by

FreiligrathandStrodtmann.[G]

[D]LifeofGoethe(BookVI.).

[E]Mr.Lewesgivesthefollowingadvice:"TheEnglishreaderwouldperhapsbestsucceedwhoshouldfirstreadDr.Anster'sbrilliantparaphrase,andthencarefullygo throughHayward'sprose translation."This issingularly at variance with the view he has just expressed. Dr. Anster's version is an almost incredibledilutionoftheoriginal,writteninothermetres;whileHayward'sentirelyomitstheelementofpoetry.

[F]ForeignReview,1828.

[G]WhenFreiligrathcanthusgiveusWalterScott:—

"Kommt,wiederWindkommt,WennWäldererzitternKommt,wiedieBrandungWennFlottenzersplittern!Schnellheran,schnellherab,SchnellerkommtAl'e!—HäuptlingundBub'undKnapp,HerrundVasalle!"

orStrodtmannthusreproduceTennyson:—

"EsfälltderStrahlaufBurgundThal,UndschneeigeGipfel,reichanSagen;

Viel'LichterwehnaufblauenSeen,BergabdieWasserstürzejagen!

Blas,Hüfthorn,blas,inWiederhallerschallend:Blas,Horn—antwortet,Echos,hallend,hallend,hallend!"

—itmustbeadullearwhichwouldbesatisfiedwiththeomissionofrhythmandrhyme.

Ihaveamoreseriousobjection,however, tourgeagainstMr.Hayward'sprosetranslation.Wherealltherestraintsofverseareflungaside,weshouldexpect,atleast,asaccurateareproductionofthesense,spirit,andtoneoftheoriginal,asthe genius of our language will permit. So far from having given us such areproduction,Mr.Haywardnotonlyoccasionallymistakestheexactmeaningofthe German text,[H] but, wherever two phrases may be used to express themeaningwith equal fidelity, he very frequently selects thatwhich has the lessgrace,strength,orbeauty.[I]

[H] On his second page, the lineMein Lied ertönt der unbekannten Menge, "My song sounds to theunknown multitude," is translated: "My sorrow voices itself to the strange throng." Other English

translators,Inotice,havefollowedMr.HaywardinmistakingLiedforLeid.

[I] I takebutoneoutofnumerous instances, for the sakeof illustration.Thecloseof theSoldier'sSong(PartI.SceneII.)is:—

"KühnisdasMühen,HerrlichderLohn!UnddieSoldatenZiehendavon."

Literally:

Boldistheendeavor,Splendidthepay!AndthesoldiersMarchaway.

ThisMr.Haywardtranslates:—

Boldtheadventure,Noblethereward—AndthesoldiersAreoff.

Fortherearefewthingswhichmaynotbesaid,inEnglish,inatwofoldmanner,—one poetic, and the other prosaic. In German, equally, a word which inordinaryusehasabareprosaiccharactermayreceiveafairerandfinerqualityfromitsplaceinverse.Theprosetranslatorshouldcertainlybeabletofeelthemanifestationofthislawinbothlanguages,andshouldsochoosehiswordsastomeettheirreciprocalrequirements.Aman,however,whoisnotkeenlysensibletothepowerandbeautyandvalueofrhythm,islikelytooverlookthesedelicateyetmostnecessarydistinctions.Theauthor'sthoughtisstrippedofalastgraceinpassing through his mind, and frequently presents very much the sameresemblance to the original as an unhewn shaft to the fluted column. Mr.Haywardunconsciouslyillustrateshislackofarefinedappreciationofverse,"ingiving,"ashesays,"asortofrhythmicalarrangement to the lyricalparts,"hisobjectbeing"toconveysomenotionofthevarietyofversificationwhichformsone great charm of the poem." A literal translation is always possible in theunrhymedpassages;butevenhereMr.Hayward'seardidnotdictatetohimthenecessityofpreservingtheoriginalrhythm.

While, therefore, I heartily recognizehis lofty appreciationofFaust,—while Ihonor him for the patient and conscientious labor he has bestowed upon histranslation,—Icannotbutfeelthathehashimselfillustratedtheunsoundnessofhisargument.Nevertheless,thecircumstancethathisprosetranslationofFausthas received so much acceptance proves those qualities of the original workwhichcannotbedestroyedbyatestsoviolent.Fromthecoldbareoutlinethusproduced, the reader unacquainted with the German language would scarcelyguesswhatglowofcolor,whatrichnessofchangefullife,whatfluentgraceandenergy of movement have been lost in the process. We must, of course,gratefully receive such anoutline,where anearer approach to the formof theoriginalisimpossible,but,untilthelatterhasbeendemonstrated,wearewrongtoremaincontentwiththecheapersubstitute.

It seems to me that in all discussions upon this subject the capacities of theEnglishlanguagehavereceivedbutscantyjustice.Theintellectualtendenciesofourracehavealwaysbeensomewhatconservative,anditsstandardsofliterarytasteorbelief,oncesetup,arenotvariedwithoutastruggle.TheEnglishearissuspicious of new metres and unaccustomed forms of expression: there arecriticaldetectiveson the trackofeveryauthor, andaviolationof theacceptedcanonsisfollowedbyasummonstojudgment.Thusthetendencyistocontractratherthantoexpandtheacknowledgedexcellencesofthelanguage.[J]

[J]Icannotresist thetemptationofquotingthefollowingpassagefromJacobGrimm:"Nooneofall themodernlanguageshasacquiredagreaterforceandstrengththantheEnglish,throughthederangementandrelinquishment of its ancient laws of sound. The unteachable (nevertheless learnable) profusion of itsmiddle-toneshasconferreduponitanintrinsicpowerofexpression,suchasnootherhumantongueeverpossessed. Its entire, thoroughly intellectual and wonderfully successful foundation and perfecteddevelopment issuedfromamarvelousunionof thetwonoblest tonguesofEurope, theGermanicandtheRomanic.TheirmutualrelationintheEnglishlanguageiswellknown,sincetheformerfurnishedchieflythematerialbasis,whilethelatteraddedtheintellectualconceptions.TheEnglishlanguage,byandthroughwhichthegreatestandmosteminentpoetofmoderntimes—ascontrastedwithancientclassicalpoetry—(of course I can refer only to Shakespeare)was begotten and nourished, has a just claim to be called alanguageoftheworld;anditappearstobedestined,liketheEnglishrace,toahigherandbroaderswayinallquartersoftheearth.Forinrichness,incompactadjustmentofparts,andinpureintelligence,noneofthe living languages can be comparedwith it,—not even ourGerman,which is divided even aswe aredivided,andwhichmustcastoffmanyimperfectionsbeforeitcanboldlyenteronitscareer."—UeberdenUrsprungderSprache.

ThedifficultiesinthewayofanearlyliteraltranslationofFaustintheoriginalmetres have been exaggerated, because certain affinities between the twolanguages have not been properly considered. With all the splendor ofversificationinthework,itcontainsbutfewmetresofwhichtheEnglishtongueis not equally capable.Hoodhas familiarizeduswithdactylic (triple) rhymes,and they are remarkably abundant and skillful inMr. Lowell's "Fable for the

Critics": even the unrhymed iambic hexameter of theHelena occurs now andtheninMilton'sSamsonAgonistes.ItistruethatthemetricalfootintowhichtheGermanlanguagemostnaturallyfalls is the trochaic,while inEnglish it is theiambic: it is true that German is rich, involved, and tolerant of newcombinations,whileEnglishissimple,direct,andrathershyofcompounds;butpreciselythesedifferencesaresomodifiedintheGermanofFaustthatthereisamutual approach of the two languages. In Faust, the iambic measurepredominates; the style iscompact; themany licenseswhich theauthorallowshimself are all directed towards a shortermode of construction. On the otherhand,Englishmetrecompelstheuseofinversions,admitsmanyverballibertiesprohibitedtoprose,andsoinclinestowardsvariousflexiblefeaturesofitssister-tonguethatmanylinesofFaustmayberepeatedinEnglishwithouttheslightestchange of meaning, measure, or rhyme. There are words, it is true, with sodelicateabloomuponthemthat itcan innowisebepreserved;butevensuchwords will always lose less when they carry with them their rhythmicalatmosphere.The flowofGoethe's verse is sometimes so similar to that of thecorrespondingEnglishmetre, that not only its harmonies and caesural pauses,butevenitspunctuation,maybeeasilyretained.

IamsatisfiedthatthedifferencebetweenatranslationofFaustinproseormetreischieflyoneoflabor,—andofthatlaborwhichissuccessfulinproportionasitisjoyouslyperformed.Myowntaskhasbeencheeredbythediscovery,thatthemore closely I reproduced the language of the original, the more of itsrhythmical characterwas transferred at the same time. If, nowand then, therewasaninevitablealternativeofmeaningormusic,Igavethepreferencetotheformer. By the term "original metres" I do not mean a rigid, unyieldingadherence toevery foot, line,and rhymeof theGermanoriginal,although thishasverynearlybeenaccomplished.Sincethegreaterpartoftheworkiswritteninanirregularmeasure,thelinesvaryingfromthreetosixfeet,andtherhymesarranged according to the author's will, I do not consider that an occasionalchangeinthenumberoffeet,ororderofrhyme,isanyviolationofthemetricalplan. The single slight liberty I have taken with the lyrical passages is inMargaret's song,—"The King of Thule,"—in which, by omitting the alternatefemininerhymes,yetretainingthemetre,Iwasenabledtomakethetranslationstrictly literal. If, in twoor three instances,Ihavelefta lineunrhymed,Ihavebalancedtheomissionbygivingrhymestootherlineswhichstandunrhymedinthe original text. For the same reason, I make no apology for the imperfectrhymes,which are frequently a translation aswell as a necessity.With all itssupremequalities,Faustisfarfrombeingatechnicallyperfectwork.[K]

[K]"Atpresent,everythingrunsintechnicalgrooves,andthecriticalgentlemenbegintowranglewhetherinarhymeansshouldcorrespondwithansandnotwithsz.IfIwereyoungandrecklessenough,Iwouldpurposelyoffendallsuchtechnicalcaprices:Iwouldusealliteration,assonance,falserhyme,justaccordingtomyownwillorconvenience—but,atthesametime,Iwouldattendtothemainthing,andendeavortosaysomanygoodthingsthateveryonewouldbeattractedtoreadandrememberthem."—Goethe,in1831.

Thefeminineanddactylicrhymes,whichhavebeenforthemostpartomittedbyallmetrical translatorsexceptMr.Brooks,are indispensable.Thecharacteristictoneofmanypassageswouldbenearlylost,withoutthem.Theygivespiritandgraceto thedialogue,point to theaphoristicportions(especially in theSecondPart),andanever-changingmusictothelyricalpassages.TheEnglishlanguage,though not so rich as the German in such rhymes, is less deficient than isgenerallysupposed.Thedifficultytobeovercomeisoneofconstructionratherthan of the vocabulary. The present participle can only be used to a limitedextent,onaccountofitsweaktermination,andthewantofanaccusativeformtothenounalsorestrictsthearrangementofwordsinEnglishverse.Icannothopetohavebeenalways successful; but I haveat least labored longandpatiently,bearing constantly in mind not only the meaning of the original and themechanicalstructureofthelines,butalsothatsubtileandhauntingmusicwhichseemstogovernrhythminsteadofbeinggovernedbyit.

ANGOETHE

ErhabenerGeist,imGeisterreichverloren!WoimmerDeinelichteWohnungsey,Zumhöh'renSchaffenbistDuneugeboren,Undsingestdortdievoll'reLitanei.VonjenemStrebendasDuauserkoren,VomreinstenAether,drinDuathmestfrei,OneigeDichzugnädigemErwiedernDesletztenWiederhallsvonDeinenLiedern!

DenaltenMusendiebestäubtenKronenNahmstDu,zuneuemGlanz,mitkühnerHand:DulöstdieRäthselältesterAeonenDurchjüngerenGlauben,hellerenVerstand,Undmachst,woregeMenschengeisterwohnen,DieganzeErdeDirzumVaterland;UndDeineJüngersehninDir,verwundert,VerkörpertschondaswerdendeJahrhundert.

WasDugesungen,AllerLustundKlagen,DesLebensWiedersprüche,neuvermählt,—DieHarfetausendstimmigfrischgeschlagen,DieShakspeareeinst,dieeinstHomergewählt,—DarfichinfremdeKlängeübertragenDasAlles,wosoMancherschongefehlt?

LassDeinenGeistinmeinerStimmeklingen,UndwasDusangst,lassmichesDirnachsingen!

Dedication

DEDICATION

Againyecome,yehoveringForms!Ifindye,Asearlytomycloudedsightyeshone!ShallIattempt,thisonce,toseizeandbindye?Stillo'ermyheartisthatillusionthrown?Yecrowdmorenear!Then,bethereignassignedye,Andswaymefromyourmisty,shadowyzone!Mybosomthrills,withyouthfulpassionshaken,Frommagicairsthatroundyourmarchawaken.

Ofjoyousdaysyebringtheblissfulvision;Thedear,familiarphantomsriseagain,And,likeanoldandhalf-extincttradition,FirstLovereturns,withFriendshipinhistrain.RenewedisPain:withmournfulrepetitionLifetrackshisdevious,labyrinthinechain,AndnamestheGood,whosecheatingfortunetorethemFromhappyhours,andleftmetodeplorethem.

Theyhearnolongerthesesucceedingmeasures,Thesouls,towhommyearliestsongsIsang:

Dispersedthefriendlytroop,withallitspleasures,Andstill,alas!theechoesfirstthatrang!Ibringtheunknownmultitudemytreasures;Theirveryplauditsgivemyheartapang,Andthosebeside,whosejoymySongsoflattered,Ifstilltheylive,widethroughtheworldarescattered.

Andgraspsmenowalong-unwontedyearningForthatsereneandsolemnSpirit-Land:Mysong,tofaintAeolianmurmursturning,Swayslikeaharp-stringbythebreezesfanned.Ithrillandtremble;tearontearisburning,Andthesternheartistenderlyunmanned.

WhatIpossess,Iseefardistantlying,AndwhatIlost,growsrealandundying.

PreludeattheTheatre

PRELUDEATTHETHEATRE

MANAGER====DRAMATICPOET====MERRY-ANDREW

MANAGER

Youtwo,whooftahelpinghandHavelent,inneedandtribulation.Come,letmeknowyourexpectationOfthis,ourenterprise,inGermanland!Iwishthecrowdtofeelitselfwelltreated,Especiallysinceitlivesandletsmelive;Thepostsareset,theboothofboardscompleted.AndeachawaitsthebanquetIshallgive.Alreadythere,withcuriouseyebrowsraised,Theysitsedate,andhopetobeamazed.IknowhowonethePeople'stastemayflatter,YethereahugeembarrassmentIfeel:Whatthey'reaccustomedto,isnogreatmatter,Butthen,alas!they'vereadanawfuldeal.Howshallweplan,thatallbefreshandnew,—Importantmatter,yetattractivetoo?For'tismypleasure-tobeholdthemsurging,Whentoourbooththecurrentsetsapace,Andwithtremendous,oft-repeatedurging,Squeezeonwardthroughthenarrowgateofgrace:Bydaylighteven,theypushandcraminToreachtheseller'sbox,afightinghost,Andasforbread,aroundabaker'sdoor,infamine,Togetaticketbreaktheirnecksalmost.ThismiraclealonecanworkthePoetOnmensovarious:now,myfriend,prayshowit.

Speaknottomeofyondermotleymasses,Whombuttosee,putsoutthefireofSong!Hidefrommyviewthesurgingcrowdthatpasses,Andinitswhirlpoolforcesusalong!No,leadmewheresomeheavenlysilenceglassesThepurerjoysthatroundthePoetthrong,—WhereLoveandFriendshipstilldivinelyfashionThebondsthatbless,thewreathsthatcrownhispassion!Ah,everyutterancefromthedepthsoffeelingThetimidlipshavestammeringlyexpressed,—Nowfailing,now,perchance,successrevealing,—GulpsthewildMomentinitsgreedybreast;Oroft,reluctantyearsitswarrantsealing,Itsperfectstaturestandsatlastconfessed!Whatdazzles,fortheMomentspendsitsspirit:What'sgenuine,shallPosterityinherit.

MERRY-ANDREW

Posterity!Don'tnamethewordtome!IfIshouldchoosetopreachPosterity,Wherewouldyougetcontemporaryfun?Thatmenwillhaveit,there'snoblinking:Afineyoungfellow'spresence,tomythinking,Issomethingworth,toeveryone.Whogeniallyhisnaturecanoutpour,TakesfromthePeople'smoodsnoirritation;Thewidercircleheacquires,themoreSecurelyworkshisinspiration.Thenpluckupheart,andgiveussterlingcoin!LetFancybewithherattendantsfitted,—Sense,Reason,Sentiment,andPassionjoin,—

Buthaveacare,lestFollybeomitted!

MANAGER

Chiefly,enoughofincidentprepare!Theycometolook,andtheyprefertostare.Reeloffahostofthreadsbeforetheirfaces,Sothattheygapeinstupidwonder:thenBysheerdiffusenessyouhavewontheirgraces,Andare,atonce,mostpopularofmen.Onlybymassyoutouchthemass;foranyWillfinally,himself,hisbitselect:Whooffersmuch,bringssomethinguntomany,Andeachgoeshomecontentwiththeeffect,Ifyou'veapiece,why,justinpiecesgiveit:Ahash,astew,willbringsuccess,believeit!'Tiseasilydisplayed,andeasytoinvent.Whatuse,aWholecompactlytopresent?Yourhearerspickandpluck,assoonastheyreceiveit!

Youdonotfeel,howsuchatradedebases;HowillitsuitstheArtist,proudandtrue!ThebotchingworkeachfinepretendertracesIs,Iperceive,aprinciplewithyou.

MANAGER

Suchareproachnotintheleastoffends;AmanwhosomeresultintendsMustusethetoolsthatbestarefitting.Reflect,softwoodisgiventoyouforsplitting,Andthen,observeforwhomyouwrite!Ifonecomesbored,exhaustedquite,Another,satiate,leavesthebanquet'stapers,And,worstofall,fullmanyawightIsfreshfromreadingofthedailypapers.Idlytoustheycome,astoamasquerade,

Merecuriositytheirspiritswarming:Theladieswiththemselves,andwiththeirfinery,aid,Withoutasalarytheirpartsperforming.Whatdreamsareyoursinhighpoeticplaces?You'repleased,forsooth,fullhousestobehold?Drawnear,andviewyourpatrons'faces!Thehalfarecoarse,thehalfarecold.One,whentheplayisout,goeshometocards;Awildnightonawench'sbreastanotherchooses:Whyshouldyourack,poor,foolishbards,Forendslikethese,thegraciousMuses?Itellyou,givebutmore—more,evermore,theyask:Thusshallyouhitthemarkofgainandglory.Seektoconfoundyourauditory!Tosatisfythemisatask.—Whatailsyounow?Is'tsuffering,orpleasure?

Go,findyourselfamoreobedientslave!What!shallthePoetthatwhichNaturegave,Thehighestright,supremeHumanity,Forfeitsowantonly,toswellyourtreasure?Whenceo'erthehearthisempirefree?TheelementsofLifehowconquershe?Is'tnothisheart'saccord,urgedoutwardfaranddim,Towindtheworldinunisonwithhim?Whenonthespindle,spuntoendlessdistance,ByNature'slistlesshandthethreadistwirled,AndthediscordanttonesofallexistenceInsullenjanglearetogetherhurled,Who,then,thechangelessordersofcreationDivides,andkindlesintorhythmicdance?WhobringstheOnetojointhegeneralordination,Whereitmaythrobingrandestconsonance?Whobidsthestormtopassionstirthebosom?Inbroodingsoulsthesunsetburnabove?WhoscatterseveryfairestAprilblossomAlongtheshiningpathofLove?

Whobraidsthenotelessleavestocrowns,requitingDesertwithfame,inAction'severyfield?WhomakesOlympussure,theGodsuniting?ThemightofMan,asintheBardrevealed.

MERRY-ANDREW

So,thesefineforces,inconjunction,Propelthehighpoeticfunction,Asinalove-adventuretheymightplay!Youmeetbyaccident;youfeel,youstay,Andbydegreesyourheartistangled;Blissgrowsapace,andthenitscourseisjangled;You'reravishedquite,thencomesatouchofwoe,Andthere'saneatromance,completedereyouknow!Letus,then,suchadramagive!Grasptheexhaustlesslifethatallmenlive!Eachsharestherein,thoughfewmaycomprehend:Where'eryoutouch,there'sinterestwithoutend.Inmotleypictureslittlelight,Mucherror,andoftruthaglimmeringmite,Thusthebestbeverageissupplied,Whencealltheworldischeeredandedified.Then,atyourplay,beholdthefairestflowerOfyouthcollect,toheartherevelation!Eachtendersoul,withsentimentalpower,Sucksmelancholyfoodfromyourcreation;Andnowinthis,nowthat,theleavenworks.Foreachbeholdswhatinhisbosomlurks.Theystillaremovedatoncetoweepingortolaughter,Stillwonderatyourflights,enjoytheshowtheysee:Amind,onceformed,isneversuitedafter;Oneyetingrowthwillevergratefulbe.

Thengivemebackthattimeofpleasures,WhileyetinjoyousgrowthIsang,—When,likeafount,thecrowdingmeasures

Uninterruptedgushedandsprang!Thenbrightmistveiledtheworldbeforeme,Inopeningbudsamarvelwoke,AsIthethousandblossomsbroke,Whicheveryvalleyrichlyboreme!Inothinghad,andyetenoughforyouth—JoyinIllusion,ardentthirstforTruth.Give,unrestrained,theoldemotion,Theblissthattouchedthevergeofpain,ThestrengthofHate,Love'sdeepdevotion,—O,givemebackmyyouthagain!

MERRYANDREW

Youth,goodmyfriend,youcertainlyrequireWhenfoesincombatsorelypressyou;Whenlovelymaids,infonddesire,Hangonyourbosomandcaressyou;Whenfromthehard-wongoalthewreathBeckonsafar,theraceawaiting;When,afterdancingoutyourbreath,Youpassthenightindissipating:—ButthatfamiliarharpwithsoulToplay,—withgraceandboldexpression,Andtowardsaself-erectedgoalTowalkwithmanyasweetdigression,—This,agedSirs,belongstoyou,Andwenolessrevereyouforthatreason:Agechildishmakes,theysay,but'tisnottrue;We'reonlygenuinechildrenstill,inAge'sseason!

MANAGER

Thewordsyou'vebandiedaresufficient;'TisdeedsthatIprefertosee:Incomplimentsyou'rebothproficient,Butmight,thewhile,moreusefulbe.WhatneedtotalkofInspiration?

'TisnocompanionofDelay.IfPoetrybeyourvocation,LetPoetryyourwillobey!Fullwellyouknowwhathereiswanting;Thecrowdforstrongestdrinkispanting,Andsuch,forthwith,I'dhaveyoubrew.What'sleftundoneto-day,To-morrowwillnotdo.Wastenotadayinvaindigression:Withresolute,courageoustrustSeizeeverypossibleimpression,Andmakeitfirmlyyourpossession;You'llthenworkon,becauseyoumust.UponourGermanstage,youknowit,Eachtrieshishandatwhathewill;So,takeoftrapsandscenesyourfill,Andallyoufind,besuretoshowit!Useboththegreatandlesserheavenlylight,—Squanderthestarsinanynumber,Beasts,birds,trees,rocks,andallsuchlumber,Fire,water,darkness,DayandNight!Thus,inourbooth'scontractedsphere,ThecircleofCreationwillappear,Andmove,aswedeliberatelyimpel,FromHeaven,acrosstheWorld,toHell!

PROLOGUEINHEAVEN

THELORD===THEHEAVENLYHOSTAfterwardsMEPHISTOPHELES

(TheTHREEARCHANGELScomeforward.)

RAPHAEL

Thesun-orbsings,inemulation,'Midbrother-spheres,hisancientround:HispathpredestinedthroughCreationHeendswithstepofthunder-sound.TheangelsfromhisvisagesplendidDrawpower,whosemeasurenonecansay;Theloftyworks,uncomprehended,Arebrightasontheearliestday.

GABRIEL

Andswift,andswiftbeyondconceiving,Thesplendoroftheworldgoesround,Day'sEden-brightnessstillrelievingTheawfulNight'sintenseprofound:Theocean-tidesinfoamarebreaking,Againsttherocks'deepbaseshurled,Andboth,thesphericracepartaking,Eternal,swift,areonwardwhirled!

MICHAEL

AndrivalstormsabroadaresurgingFromseatoland,fromlandtosea.AchainofdeepestactionforgingRoundall,inwrathfulenergy.Thereflamesadesolation,blazingBeforetheThunder'scrashingway:Yet,Lord,ThymessengersarepraisingThegentlemovementofThyDay.

THETHREE

Thoughstillbythemuncomprehended,Fromthesetheangelsdrawtheirpower,AndallThyworks,sublimeandsplendid,ArebrightasinCreation'shour.

MEPHISTOPHELES

SinceThou,OLord,deign'sttoapproachagainAndaskushowwedo,inmannerkindest,Andheretoforetomeetmyselfwertfain,AmongThymenials,now,myfaceThoufindest.Pardon,thistroopIcannotfollowafterWithloftyspeech,thoughbythemscornedandspurned:MypathoscertainlywouldmoveThylaughter,IfThouhadstnotallmerrimentunlearned.OfsunsandworldsI'venothingtobequoted;Howmentormentthemselves,isallI'venoted.Thelittlegodo'theworldstickstothesameoldway,AndisaswhimsicalasonCreation'sday.Lifesomewhatbettermightcontenthim,ButforthegleamofheavenlylightwhichThouhastlenthim:

HecallsitReason—thencehispower'sincreased,Tobefarbeastlierthananybeast.SavingThyGraciousPresence,hetome

Along-leggedgrasshopperappearstobe,Thatspringingflies,andflyingsprings,Andinthegrassthesameolddittysings.Wouldhestilllayamongthegrasshegrowsin!Eachbitofdungheseeks,tostickhisnosein.

THELORD

Hastthou,then,nothingmoretomention?Com'stever,thus,withillintention?Find'stnothingrightonearth,eternally?

MEPHISTOPHELES

No,Lord!Ifindthings,there,stillbadastheycanbe.Man'smiseryeventopitymovesmynature;I'vescarcethehearttoplaguethewretchedcreature.

THELORD

Know'stFaust?

MEPHISTOPHELES

TheDoctorFaust?

THELORD

Myservant,he!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Forsooth!Heservesyouafterstrangedevices:Noearthlymeatordrinkthefoolsuffices:Hisspirit'sfermentfaraspireth;Halfconsciousofhisfrenzied,crazedunrest,ThefaireststarsfromHeavenherequireth,FromEarththehighestrapturesandthebest,AndalltheNearandFarthathedesirethFailstosubduethetumultofhisbreast.

THELORD

ThoughstillconfusedhisserviceuntoMe,Isoonshallleadhimtoaclearermorning.Seesnotthegardener,evenwhilebudshistree,Bothflowerandfruitthefutureyearsadorning?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Whatwillyoubet?There'sstillachancetogainhim,Ifuntomefullleaveyougive,Gentlyuponmyroadtotrainhim!

THELORD

Aslongasheonearthshalllive,SolongImakenoprohibition.WhileMan'sdesiresandaspirationsstir,Hecannotchoosebuterr.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Mythanks!Ifindthedeadnoacquisition,Andnevercaredtohavetheminmykeeping.Imuchpreferthecheekswhereruddybloodisleaping,Andwhenacorpseapproaches,closemyhouse:Itgoeswithme,aswiththecatthemouse.

THELORD

Enough!Whatthouhastaskedisgranted.Turnoffthisspiritfromhisfountain-head;Totraphim,letthysnaresbeplanted,Andhim,withthee,bedownwardled;Thenstandabashed,whenthouartforcedtosay:Agoodman,throughobscurestaspiration,Hasstillaninstinctoftheonetrueway.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Agreed!But'tisashortprobation.AboutmybetIfeelnotrepidation.IfIfulfillmyexpectation,You'llletmetriumphwithaswellingbreast:Dustshallheeat,andwithazest,Asdidacertainsnake,mynearrelation.

THELORD

Thereinthou'rtfree,accordingtothymerits;

ThelikeoftheehavenevermovedMyhate.Ofallthebold,denyingSpirits,Thewaggishknaveleasttroubledothcreate.Man'sactivenature,flagging,seekstoosoonthelevel;Unqualifiedreposehelearnstocrave;Whence,willingly,thecomradehimIgave,Whoworks,excites,andmustcreate,asDevil.Butye,God'ssonsinloveandduty,Enjoytherich,theever-livingBeauty!CreativePower,thatworkseternalschemes,Claspyouinbondsoflove,relaxingnever,AndwhatinwaveringapparitiongleamsFixinitsplacewiththoughtsthatstandforever!

(Heavencloses:theARCHANGELSseparate.)

MEPHISTOPHELES(solus)

Ilike,attimes,tohearTheAncient'sword,Andhaveacaretobemostcivil:It'sreallykindofsuchanobleLordSohumanlytogossipwiththeDevil!

FIRSTPARTOFTHETRAGEDY

(Alofty-arched,narrow,Gothicchamber.FAUST,inachairathisdesk,restless.)

I'vestudiednowPhilosophyAndJurisprudence,Medicine,—Andeven,alas!Theology,—Fromendtoend,withlaborkeen;Andhere,poorfool!withallmyloreIstand,nowiserthanbefore:I'mMagister—yea,Doctor—hight,Andstraightorcross-wise,wrongorright,Thesetenyearslong,withmanywoes,I'veledmyscholarsbythenose,—Andsee,thatnothingcanbeknown!Thatknowledgecutsmetothebone.I'mcleverer,true,thanthosefopsofteachers,DoctorsandMagisters,ScribesandPreachers;Neitherscruplesnordoubtscomenowtosmiteme,NorHellnorDevilcanlongeraffrightme.

Forthis,allpleasureamIforegoing;Idonotpretendtoaughtworthknowing,IdonotpretendIcouldbeateacherTohelporconvertafellow-creature.Then,too,I'veneitherlandsnorgold,Northeworld'sleastpomporhonorhold—

Nodogwouldenduresuchacurstexistence!Wherefore,fromMagicIseekassistance,ThatmanyasecretperchanceIreachThroughspirit-powerandspirit-speech,AndthusthebittertaskforegoOfsayingthethingsIdonotknow,—ThatImaydetecttheinmostforceWhichbindstheworld,andguidesitscourse;Itsgerms,productivepowersexplore,Andrummageinemptywordsnomore!

OfullandsplendidMoon,whomIHave,fromthisdesk,seenclimbtheskySomanyamidnight,—wouldthyglowForthelasttimebeheldmywoe!Everthineeye,mostmournfulfriend,O'erbooksandpaperssawmebend;ButwouldthatI,onmountainsgrand,Amidthyblessedlightcouldstand,Withspiritsthroughmountain-cavernshover,Floatinthytwilightthemeadowsover,And,freedfromthefumesoflorethatswatheme,Tohealthinthydewyfountainsbatheme!

Ah,me!thisdungeonstillIsee.Thisdrear,accursedmasonry,WhereeventhewelcomedaylightstrainsButdusklythroughthepaintedpanes.HemmedinbymanyatopplingheapOfbooksworm-eaten,graywithdust,Whichtothevaultedceilingcreep,Againstthesmokypaperthrust,—Withglasses,boxes,roundmestacked,Andinstrumentstogetherhurled,Ancestrallumber,stuffedandpacked—Suchismyworld:andwhataworld!

AnddoIask,whereforemyheartFalters,oppressedwithunknownneeds?

WhysomeinexplicablesmartAllmovementofmylifeimpedes?Alas!inlivingNature'sstead,WhereGodHishumancreatureset,InsmokeandmouldthefleshlessdeadAndbonesofbeastssurroundmeyet!

Fly!Up,andseekthebroad,freeland!AndthisoneBookofMysteryFromNostradamus'veryhand,Is'tnotsufficientcompany?WhenIthestarrycoursesknow,AndNature'swiseinstructionseek,Withlightofpowermysoulshallglow,Aswhentospiritsspiritsspeak.Tisvain,thisemptybroodinghere,Thoughguessedtheholysymbolsbe:Ye,Spirits,come—yehovernear—Oh,ifyouhearme,answerme!

(HeopenstheBook,andperceivesthesignoftheMacrocosm.)

Ha!whatasuddenraptureleapsfromthisIview,throughallmysensesswiftlyflowing!Ifeelayouthful,holy,vitalblissIneveryveinandfibrenewlyglowing.WasitaGod,whotracedthissign,Withcalmacrossmytumultstealing,Mytroubledhearttojoyunsealing,Withimpulse,mysticanddivine,ThepowersofNaturehere,aroundmypath,revealing?AmIaGod?—soclearmineeyes!InthesepurefeaturesIbeholdCreativeNaturetomysoulunfold.Whatsaysthesage,nowfirstIrecognize:"Thespirit-worldnoclosuresfasten;Thysenseisshut,thyheartisdead:Disciple,up!untiring,hastenTobathethybreastinmorning-red!"

(Hecontemplatesthesign.)

HoweachtheWholeitssubstancegives,Eachintheotherworksandlives!Likeheavenlyforcesrisinganddescending,Theirgoldenurnsreciprocallylending,WithwingsthatwinnowblessingFromHeaventhroughEarthIseethempressing,FillingtheAllwithharmonyunceasing!Howgrandashow!but,ah!ashowalone.Thee,boundlessNature,howmaketheemyown?Whereyou,yebeasts?FountsofallBeing,shining,WhereonhangHeaven'sandEarth'sdesire,Wheretoourwitheredheartsaspire,—Yeflow,yefeed:andamIvainlypining?

(Heturnstheleavesimpatiently,andperceivesthesignoftheEarth-Spirit.)

Howotherwiseuponmeworksthissign!Thou,SpiritoftheEarth,artnearer:Evennowmypowersareloftier,clearer;Iglow,asdrunkwithnew-madewine:Newstrengthandhearttomeettheworldinciteme,Thewoeofearth,theblissofearth,inviteme,Andthoughtheshockofstormsmaysmiteme,Nocrashofshipwreckshallhavepowertofrightme!Cloudsgatheroverme—Themoonconcealsherlight—Thelamp'sextinguished!—Mistsrise,—red,angryraysaredartingAroundmyhead!—TherefallsAhorrorfromthevaultedroof,Andseizesme!Ifeelthypresence,SpiritIinvoke!Revealthyself!Ha!inmyheartwhatrendingstroke!Withnewimpulsion

Mysensesheaveinthisconvulsion!Ifeeltheedrawmyheart,absorb,exhaustme:Thoumust!thoumust!andthoughmylifeitcostme!

(Heseizesthebook,andmysteriouslypronouncesthesignoftheSpirit.Aruddyflameflashes:theSpiritappearsintheflame.)

SPIRIT

Whocallsme?

FAUST(withavertedhead)

Terribletosee!

SPIRIT

Mehastthoulongwithmightattracted,Longfrommyspherethyfoodexacted,Andnow—

Woe!Iendurenotthee!

SPIRIT

Toviewmeisthineaspiration,Myvoicetohear,mycountenancetosee;Thypowerfulyearningmovethme,HereamI!—whatmeanperturbationThee,superhuman,shakes?Thysoul'shighcalling,where?Whereisthebreast,whichfromitselfaworlddidbear,

Andshapedandcherished—whichwithjoyexpanded,Tobeourpeer,withus,theSpirits,banded?Whereartthou,Faust,whosevoicehaspiercedtome,Whotowardsmepressedwithallthineenergy?Heartthou,who,mypresencebreathing,seeing,Tremblesthroughallthedepthsofbeing,Awrithingworm,aterror-strickenform?

Thee,formofflame,shallIthenfear?Yes,IamFaust:Iamthypeer!

SPIRIT

InthetidesofLife,inAction'sstorm,Afluctuantwave,Ashuttlefree,BirthandtheGrave,Aneternalsea,Aweaving,flowingLife,all-glowing,

ThusatTime'shummingloom'tismyhandpreparesThegarmentofLifewhichtheDeitywears!

Thou,whoaroundthewideworldwendest,ThoubusySpirit,hownearIfeeltothee!

SPIRIT

Thou'rtliketheSpiritwhichthoucomprehendest,Notme!

(Disappears.)

FAUST(overwhelmed)

Notthee!Whomthen?I,imageoftheGodhead!Notevenlikethee!

(Aknock).

ODeath!—Iknowit—'tismyFamulus!Myfairestluckfindsnofruition:InallthefullnessofmyvisionThesoullesssneakdisturbsmethus!

(EnterWAGNER,indressing-gownandnight-cap,alampinhishand.FAUSTturnsimpatiently.)

WAGNER

Pardon,Iheardyourdeclamation;'TwassureanoldGreektragedyyouread?InsuchanartIcravesomepreparation,Sincenowitstandsoneingoodstead.I'veoftenhearditsaid,apreacherMightlearn,withacomedianforateacher.

Yes,whenthepriestcomedianisbynature,Ashaplynowandthenthecasemaybe.

WAGNER

Ah,whenonestudiesthus,aprisonedcreature,Thatscarcetheworldonholidayscansee,—Scarcethroughaglass,byrareoccasion,Howshalloneleaditbypersuasion?

You'llne'erattainit,saveyouknowthefeeling,Savefromthesoulitrisesclear,Sereneinprimalstrength,compellingTheheartsandmindsofallwhohear.Yousitforevergluing,patching;Youcookthescrapsfromothers'fare;AndfromyourheapofasheshatchingAstarvelingflame,yeblowitbare!Takechildren's,monkeys'gazeadmiring,Ifsuchyourtaste,andbecontent;Butne'erfromhearttoheartyou'llspeakinspiring,Saveyourownheartiseloquent!

WAGNER

Yetthroughdeliveryoratorssucceed;IfeelthatIamfarbehind,indeed.

Seekthouthehonestrecompense!Beware,atinklingfooltobe!Withlittleart,clearwitandsenseSuggesttheirowndelivery;Andifthou'rtmovedtospeakinearnest,Whatneed,thatafterwordsthouyearnest?Yes,yourdiscourses,withtheirglitteringshow,Whereyeformentwistshreddedthoughtlikepaper,Areunrefreshingasthewindsthatblow

Therustlingleavesthroughchillautumnalvapor!

WAGNER

Ah,God!butArtislong,AndLife,alas!isfleeting.Andoft,withzealmycritic-dutiesmeeting,Inheadandbreastthere'ssomethingwrong.

HowharditistocompasstheassistanceWherebyonerisestothesource!And,haply,ereonetravelshalfthecourseMustthepoordevilquitexistence.

Isparchment,then,theholyfountbeforethee,Adraughtwherefromthythirstforeverslakes?Notruerefreshmentcanrestorethee,Savewhatfromthineownsoulspontaneousbreaks.

WAGNER

Pardon!agreatdelightisgrantedWhen,inthespiritoftheagesplanted,Wemarkhow,ereourtimes,asagehasthought,Andthen,howfarhiswork,andgrandly,wehavebrought.

Oyes,uptothestarsatlast!Listen,myfriend:theagesthatarepastArenowabookwithsevensealsprotected:WhatyoutheSpiritoftheAgescallIsnothingbutthespiritofyouall,

WhereintheAgesarereflected.So,oftentimes,youmiserablymarit!Atthefirstglancewhoseesitrunsaway.Anoffal-barrelandalumber-garret,Or,atthebest,aPunch-and-Judyplay,Withmaximsmostpragmaticalandhitting,Asinthemouthsofpuppetsarebefitting!

WAGNER

Butthen,theworld—thehumanheartandbrain!Oftheseonecovetssomeslightapprehension.

Yes,ofthekindwhichmenattain!Whodaresthechild'struenameinpublicmention?Thefew,whothereofsomethingreallylearned,Unwiselyfrank,withheartsthatspurnedconcealing,Andtothemoblaidbareeachthoughtandfeeling,Haveevermorebeencrucifiedandburned.Iprayyou,Friend,'tisnowthedeadofnight;Ourconverseheremustbesuspended.

WAGNER

Iwouldhavesharedyourwatcheswithdelight,Thatsoourlearnedtalkmightbeextended.To-morrow,though,I'llask,inEasterleisure,Thisandtheotherquestion,atyourpleasure.MostzealouslyIseekforerudition:MuchdoIknow—buttoknowallismyambition.

[Exit.

FAUST(solus)

Thatbrain,alone,notloseshope,whosechoiceisTostickinshallowtrashforevermore,—Whichdigswitheagerhandforburiedore,And,whenitfindsanangle-worm,rejoices!

Daresuchahumanvoicedisturbtheflow,Aroundmehere,ofspirit-presencefullest?Andyet,thisoncemythanksIoweTothee,ofallearth'ssonsthepoorest,dullest!ForthouhasttornmefromthatdesperatestateWhichthreatenedsoontooverwhelmmysenses:Theapparitionwassogiant-great,Itdwarfedandwitheredallmysoul'spretences!

I,imageoftheGodhead,whobegan—DeemingEternalTruthsecureinnearness—Yechoirs,haveyebegunthesweet,consolingchant,Which,throughthenightofDeath,theangelsministrantSang,God'snewCovenantrepeating?

CHORUSOFWOMEN

WithspicesandpreciousBalm,wearrayedhim;Faithfulandgracious,Wetenderlylaidhim:LinentobindhimCleanlilywoundwe:Ah!whenwewouldfindhim,Christnomorefoundwe!

CHORUSOFANGELS

Christisascended!Blisshathinvestedhim,—

Woesthatmolestedhim,Trialsthattestedhim,Gloriouslyended!

Why,hereindust,enticemewithyourspell,Yegentle,powerfulsoundsofHeaven?Pealratherthere,wheretendernaturesdwell.YourmessagesIhear,butfaithhasnotbeengiven;ThedearestchildofFaithisMiracle.IventurenottosoartoyonderregionsWhencethegladtidingshitherfloat;Andyet,fromchildhoodupfamiliarwiththenote,ToLifeitnowrenewstheoldallegiance.OnceHeavenlyLovesentdownaburningkissUponmybrow,inSabbathsilenceholy;And,filledwithmysticpresage,chimedthechurch-bellslowly,Andprayerdissolvedmeinaferventbliss.Asweet,uncomprehendedyearningDroveforthmyfeetthroughwoodsandmeadowsfree,Andwhileathousandtearswereburning,Ifeltaworldariseforme.Thesechants,toyouthandallitssportsappealing,ProclaimedtheSpring'srejoicingholiday;AndMemoryholdsmenow,withchildishfeeling,Backfromthelast,thesolemnway.Soundon,yehymnsofHeaven,sosweetandmild!Mytearsgushforth:theEarthtakesbackherchild!

CHORUSOFDISCIPLES

HasHe,victoriously,BurstfromthevaultedGrave,andall-gloriouslyNowsitsexalted?

IsHe,inglowofbirth,Rapturecreativenear?Ah!tothewoeofearthStillarewenativehere.We,hisaspiringFollowers,Himwemiss;Weeping,desiring,Master,Thybliss!

CHORUSOFANGELS

Christisarisen,OutofCorruption'swomb:Burstyetheprison,Breakfromyourgloom!Praisingandpleadinghim,Lovinglyneedinghim,Brotherlyfeedinghim,Preachingandspeedinghim,Blessing,succeedingHim,ThusistheMasternear,—ThusisHehere!

BeforetheCity-Gate

BEFORETHECITY-GATE

(Pedestriansofallkindscomeforth.)

SEVERALAPPRENTICES

Whydoyougothatway?

OTHERS

We'refortheHunters'lodge,to-day.

THEFIRST

We'llsauntertotheMill,inyonderhollow.

ANAPPRENTICE

GototheRiverTavern,Ishouldsay.

SECONDAPPRENTICE

Butthen,it'snotapleasantway.

THEOTHERS

Andwhatwillyou?

ATHIRD

Asgoesthecrowd,Ifollow.

AFOURTH

ComeuptoBurgdorf?Thereyou'llfindgoodcheer,Thefinestlassesandthebestofbeer,Andjollyrowsandsquabbles,trustme!

AFIFTH

Youswaggeringfellow,isyourhide

Athirdtimeitchingtobetried?Iwon'tgothere,yourjollyrowsdisgustme!

SERVANT-GIRL

No,—no!I'llturnandgototownagain.

ANOTHER

We'llsurelyfindhimbythosepoplarsyonder.

THEFIRST

That'snogreatluckforme,'tisplain.You'llhavehim,whenandwhereyouwander:Hispartnerinthedanceyou'llbe,—Butwhatisallyourfuntome?

THEOTHER

He'ssurelynotaloneto-day:He'llbewithCurly-head,Iheardhimsay.

ASTUDENT

Deuce!howtheystep,thebuxomwenches!Come,Brother!wemustseethemtothebenches.Astrong,oldbeer,apipethatstingsandbites,AgirlinSundayclothes,—thesethreearemydelights.

CITIZEN'SDAUGHTER

Justseethosehandsomefellows,there!It'sreallyshameful,Ideclare;—Tofollowservant-girls,whentheyMighthavethemostgenteelsocietyto-day!

SECONDSTUDENT(totheFirst)

Notquitesofast!Twootherscomebehind,—Those,dressedsoprettilyandneatly.Myneighbor'soneofthem,Ifind,Agirlthattakesmyheart,completely.Theygotheirwaywithlooksdemure,

Butthey'llacceptus,afterall,I'msure.

THEFIRST

No,Brother!notformetheirformalways.Quick!lestourgameescapeusinthepress:ThehandthatwieldsthebroomonSaturdaysWillbest,onSundays,fondleandcaress.

CITIZEN

Hesuitsmenotatall,ournew-madeBurgomaster!Sincehe'sinstalled,hisarrogancegrowsfaster.Howhashehelpedthetown,Isay?Thingsworsen,—whatimprovementnameshe?Obedience,morethanever,claimshe,Andmorethaneverwemustpay!

BEGGAR(sings)

Goodgentlemenandlovelyladies,Soredofcheekandfineofdress,Behold,howneedfulhereyouraidis,Andseeandlightenmydistress!Letmenotvainlysingmyditty;He'sonlygladwhogivesaway:Aholiday,thatshowsyourpity,Shallbeformeaharvest-day!

ANOTHERCITIZEN

OnSundays,holidays,there'snaughtItakedelightin,Likegossipingofwar,andwar'sarray,WhendowninTurkey,faraway,Theforeignpeoplearea-fighting.Oneatthewindowsits,withglassandfriends,Andseesallsortsofshipsgodowntherivergliding:Andblessesthen,ashomehewendsAtnight,ourtimesofpeaceabiding.

THIRDCITIZEN

Yes,Neighbor!that'smynotion,too:Why,letthembreaktheirheads,letloosetheirpassions,Andmixthingsmadlythroughandthrough,So,here,wekeepourgoodoldfashions!

OLDWOMAN(totheCitizen'sDaughter)

Dearme,howfine!Sohandsome,andsoyoung!Whowouldn'tlosehisheart,thatmetyou?Don'tbesoproud!I'llholdmytongue,Andwhatyou'dlikeI'llundertaketogetyou.

CITIZEN'SDAUGHTER

Come,Agatha!Ishunthewitch'ssightBeforefolks,lesttherebemisgiving:'Tistrue,sheshowedme,onSaintAndrew'sNight,Myfuturesweetheart,justashewereliving.

THEOTHER

Sheshowedmemine,incrystalclear,Withseveralwildyoungblades,asoldier-lover:Iseekhimeverywhere,Ipryandpeer,Andyet,somehow,hisfaceIcan'tdiscover.

SOLDIERS

Castles,withloftyRampartsandtowers,MaidensdisdainfulInBeauty'sarray,Bothshallbeours!Boldistheventure,Splendidthepay!Lads,letthetrumpetsForusbesuing,—Callingtopleasure,Callingtoruin.Stormyourlifeis;Suchisitsboon!

MaidensandcastlesCapitulatesoon.Boldistheventure,Splendidthepay!Andthesoldiersgomarching,Marchingaway!

FAUSTANDWAGNER

ReleasedfromicearebrookandriverBythequickeningglanceofthegraciousSpring;Thecolorsofhopetothevalleycling,AndweakoldWinterhimselfmustshiver,Withdrawntothemountains,acrownlessking:Whence,everretreating,hesendsagainImpotentshowersofsleetthatdarkleInbeltsacrossthegreeno'theplain.Butthesunwillpermitnowhitetosparkle;Everywhereformindevelopmentmoveth;Hewillbrightentheworldwiththetintsheloveth,And,lackingblossoms,blue,yellow,andred,Hetakesthesegaudypeopleinstead.Turntheeabout,andfromthisheightBackonthetowndirectthysight.Outofthehollow,gloomygate,Themotleythrongscomeforthelate:Eachwillthejoyofthesunshinehoard,TohonortheDayoftheRisenLord!Theyfeel,themselves,theirresurrection:Fromthelow,darkrooms,scarcehabitable;FromthebondsofWork,fromTrade'srestriction;Fromthepressingweightofroofandgable;Fromthenarrow,crushingstreetsandalleys;Fromthechurches'solemnandreverendnight,Allcomeforthtothecheerfullight.Howlively,see!themultitudesallies,Scatteringthroughgardensandfieldsremote,Whileovertheriver,thatbroadlydallies,

Dancessomanyafestiveboat;Andoverladen,nightosinking,Thelastfullwherrytakesthestream.Yonderafar,fromthehill-pathsblinking,Theirclothesarecolorsthatsoftlygleam.Ihearthenoiseofthevillage,even;HereisthePeople'sproperHeaven;Herehighandlowcontentedsee!HereIamMan,—daremantobe!

WAGNER

Tostrollwithyou,SirDoctor,flatters;'Tishonor,profit,untome.ButI,alone,wouldshuntheseshallowmatters,Sinceallthat'scoarseprovokesmyenmity.Thisfiddling,shouting,ten-pinrollingIhate,—thesenoisesofthethrong:Theyrave,asSatanweretheirsportscontrolling.Andcallitmirth,andcallitsong!

PEASANTS,UNDERTHELINDEN-TREE(DanceandSong.)

Allforthedancetheshepherddressed,Inribbons,wreath,andgayestvestHimselfwithcarearraying:

AroundthelindenlassandladAlreadyfooteditlikemad:Hurrah!hurrah!Hurrah—tarara-la!

Thefiddle-bowwasplaying.

Hebroketheranks,nowhitafraid,Andwithhiselbowpunchedamaid,Whostood,thedancesurveying:

Thebuxomwench,sheturnedandsaid:"Now,youIcallastupid-head!"Hurrah!hurrah!Hurrah—tarara-la!

"Bedecentwhileyou'restaying!"

Thenroundthecirclewenttheirflight,Theydancedtoleft,theydancedtoright:Theirkirtlesallwereplaying.Theyfirstgrewred,andthengrewwarm,Andrested,panting,arminarm,—Hurrah!hurrah!Hurrah—tarara-la!

Andhipsandelbowsstraying.

Now,don'tbesofamiliarhere!Howmanyaonehasfooledhisdear,Waylayingandbetraying!

Andyet,hecoaxedhersoonaside,Androundthelindensoundedwide.Hurrah!hurrah!Hurrah—tarara-la!

Andthefiddle-bowwasplaying.

OLDPEASANT

SirDoctor,itisgoodofyou,Thatthusyoucondescend,to-day,Amongthiscrowdofmerryfolk,Ahighly-learnedman,tostray.Thenalsotakethefinestcan,Wefillwithfreshwine,foryoursake:Iofferit,andhumblywishThatnotaloneyourthirstisslake,—That,asthedropsbelowitsbrink,Somanydaysoflifeyoudrink!

Itakethecupyoukindlyreach,Withthanksandhealthtoallandeach.

(ThePeoplegatherinacircleabouthim.)

OLDPEASANT

Intruth,'tiswellandfitlytimed,Thatnowourdayofjoyyoushare,Whoheretofore,inevildays,Gaveussomuchofhelpingcare.Stillmanyamanstandslivinghere,Savedbyyourfather'sskillfulhand,Thatsnatchedhimfromthefever'srageAndstayedtheplagueinalltheland.Thenalsoyou,thoughbutayouth,Wentintoeveryhouseofpain:Manythecorpsescarriedforth,Butyouinhealthcameoutagain.

Notestortrialyouevaded:AHelpingGodthehelperaided.

Healthtotheman,soskilledandtried.Thatforourhelphelongmayabide!

ToHimabovebowdown,myfriends,Whoteacheshelp,andsuccorsends!

(HegoesonwithWAGNER.)

WAGNER

Withwhatafeeling,thougreatman,mustthouReceivethepeople'shonestveneration!Howluckyhe,whosegiftshisstationWithsuchadvantagesendow!Thou'rtshowntoalltheyoungergeneration:Eachasks,andpressesneartogaze;Thefiddlestops,thedancedelays.Thougoest,theystandinrowstosee,

Andallthecapsareliftedhigh;Alittlemore,andtheywouldbendthekneeAsiftheHolyHostcameby.

Afewmorestepsascend,asfarasyonderstone!—Herefromourwanderingwillwerestcontented.Here,lostinthought,I'velingeredoftalone,Whenfoolishfastsandprayersmylifetormented.Here,richinhopeandfirminfaith,Withtears,wrunghandsandsighs,I'vestriven,Theendofthatfar-spreadingdeathEntreatingfromtheLordofHeaven!Nowlikecontemptthecrowd'sapplausesseem:Couldstthoubutread,withinmineinmostspirit,HowlittlenowIdeem,Thatsireorsonsuchpraisesmerit!Myfather'swasasombre,broodingbrain,WhichthroughtheholyspheresofNaturegropedandwandered,Andhonestly,inhisownfashion,ponderedWithlaborwhimsical,andpain:Who,inhisduskywork-shopbending,Withprovedadeptsincompany,Made,fromhisrecipesunending,Opposingsubstancesagree.TherewasaLionred,awooerdaring,WithintheLily'stepidbathespoused,Andboth,tormentedthenbyflameunsparing,Byturnsineitherbridalchamberhoused.Ifthenappeared,withcolorssplendid,TheyoungQueeninhercrystalshell,Thiswasthemedicine—thepatients'woessoonended,Andnonedemanded:whogotwell?Thuswe,ourhellishbolusescompounding,Amongthesevalesandhillssurrounding,Worsethanthepestilence,havepassed.Thousandsweredonetodeathfrompoisonofmygiving;AndImusthear,byalltheliving,

Theshamelessmurdererspraisedatlast!

WAGNER

Why,therefore,yieldtosuchdepression?AgoodmandoeshishonestshareInexercising,withthestrictestcare,Theartbequeathedtohispossession!Dostthouthyfatherhonor,asayouth?Thenmayhisteachingcheerfullyimpelthee:Dostthou,asman,increasethestoresoftruth?Thenmaythineownsonafterwardsexcelthee.

Ohappyhe,whostillrenewsThehope,fromError'sdeepstoriseforever!Thatwhichonedoesnotknow,oneneedstouse;Andwhatoneknows,oneusesnever.Butletusnot,bysuchdespondence,soThefortuneofthishourembitter!Markhow,beneaththeeveningsunlight'sglow,Thegreen-embosomedhousesglitter!Theglowretreats,doneisthedayoftoil;Ityonderhastes,newfieldsoflifeexploring;Ah,thatnowingcanliftmefromthesoil,Uponitstracktofollow,followsoaring!ThenwouldIseeeternalEveninggildThesilentworldbeneathmeglowing,Onfireeachmountain-peak,withpeaceeachvalleyfilled,Thesilverbrooktogoldenriversflowing.Themountain-chain,withallitsgorgesdeep,Wouldthennomoreimpedemygodlikemotion;AndnowbeforemineeyesexpandstheoceanWithallitsbays,inshiningsleep!Yet,finally,thewearygodissinking;Thenew-bornimpulsefiresmymind,—Ihastenon,hisbeamseternaldrinking,TheDaybeforemeandtheNightbehind,Abovemeheavenunfurled,thefloorofwavesbeneathme,—

Agloriousdream!thoughnowthegloriesfade.Alas!thewingsthatliftthemindnoaidOfwingstoliftthebodycanbequeathme.YetineachsoulisbornthepleasureOfyearningonward,upwardandaway,Wheno'erourheads,lostinthevaultedazure,Thelarksendsdownhisflickeringlay,—WhenovercragsandpinyhighlandsThepoisingeagleslowlysoars,AndoverplainsandlakesandislandsThecranesailsbytoothershores.

WAGNER

I'vehad,myself,attimes,someoddcaprices,Butneveryetsuchimpulsefelt,asthisis.Onesoonfatigues,onwoodsandfieldstolook,NorwouldIbegthebirdhiswingtospareus:HowotherwisethementalrapturesbearusFrompagetopage,frombooktobook!Thenwinternightstakelovelinessuntold,Aswarmerlifeineverylimbhadcrownedyou;Andwhenyourhandsunrollsomeparchmentrareandold,AllHeavendescends,andopensbrightaroundyou!

Oneimpulseartthouconsciousof,atbest;O,neverseektoknowtheother!Twosouls,alas!residewithinmybreast,Andeachwithdrawsfrom,andrepels,itsbrother.OnewithtenaciousorgansholdsinloveAndclinginglusttheworldinitsembraces;Theotherstronglysweeps,thisdustabove,Intothehighancestralspaces.Iftherebeairyspiritsnear,'TwixtHeavenandEarthonpotenterrandsfleeing,Letthemdropdownthegoldenatmosphere,Andbearmeforthtonewandvariedbeing!Yea,ifamagicmantleonceweremine,

Towaftmeo'ertheworldatpleasure,Iwouldnotforthecostlieststoresoftreasure—Notforamonarch'srobe—thegiftresign.

WAGNER

Invokenotthusthewell-knownthrong,Whichthroughthefirmamentdiffusedisfaring,Anddangerthousand-fold,ourracetowrong.Ineveryquarterispreparing.SwiftfromtheNorththespirit-fangssosharpSweepdown,andwiththeirbarbédpointsassailyou;ThenfromtheEasttheycome,todryandwarpYourlungs,tillbreathandbeingfailyou:IffromtheDesertsendeththemtheSouth,Withfireonfireyourthrobbingforeheadcrowning,TheWestleadsonahost,tocurethedrouthOnlywhenmeadow,field,andyouaredrowning.Theygladlyhearken,promptforinjury,—Gladlyobey,becausetheygladlycheatus;FromHeaventheyrepresentthemselvestobe,Andlisplikeangels,whenwithliestheymeetus.But,letusgo!'Tisgrayandduskyall:Theairiscold,thevaporsfall.Atnight,onelearnshishousetoprize:—Whystandyouthus,withsuchastonishedeyes?What,inthetwilight,canyourmindsotrouble?

Seestthoutheblackdogcoursingthere,throughcornandstubble?

WAGNER

Longsince:yetdeemedhimnotimportantintheleast.

Inspecthimclose:forwhattak'stthouthebeast?

WAGNER

Why,forapoodlewhohaslosthismaster,Andscentsabout,histracktofind.

Seestthouthespiralcircles,narrowingfaster,Whichhe,approaching,roundusseemstowind?Astreamingtrailoffire,ifIseerightly,Followshispathofmystery.

WAGNER

Itmaybethatyoureyesdeceiveyouslightly;NaughtbutaplainblackpoodledoIsee.

ItseemstomethatwithenchantedcunningHesnaresourfeet,somefuturechaintobind.

WAGNER

Iseehimtimidly,indoubt,aroundusrunning,Since,inhismaster'sstead,twostrangersdothhefind.

Thecirclenarrows:heisnear!

WAGNER

Adogthouseest,andnotaphantom,here!Beholdhimstop—uponhisbellycrawl—Histailsetwagging:caninehabits,all!

Come,followus!Comehere,atleast!

WAGNER

'Tistheabsurdest,drollestbeast.Standstill,andyouwillseehimwait;Addresshim,andhegambolsstraight;

Ifsomething'slost,he'llquicklybringit,—Yourcane,ifinthestreamyouflingit.

Nodoubtyou'reright:notraceofmind,Iown,Isinthebeast:Iseebutdrill,alone.

WAGNER

Thedog,whenhe'swelleducated,Isbythewisesttolerated.Yes,hedeservesyourfavorthoroughly,—Thecleverscholarofthestudents,he!

(Theypassinthecity-gate.)

TheStudy

THESTUDY

(Entering,withthepoodle.)

Behindme,fieldandmeadowsleeping,Ileaveindeep,propheticnight,WithinwhosedreadandholykeepingThebettersoulawakestolight.Thewilddesiresnolongerwinus,Thedeedsofpassionceasetochain;TheloveofManreviveswithinus,TheloveofGodrevivesagain.

Bestill,thoupoodle;makenotsuchracketandriot!Whyatthethresholdwiltsnuffingbe?Behindthestovereposetheeinquiet!MysoftestcushionIgivetothee.Asthou,upyonder,withrunningandleapingAmusedushast,onthemountain'screst,

SonowItaketheeintomykeeping,Awelcome,butalsoasilent,guest.

Ah,when,withinournarrowchamberThelampwithfriendlylustreglows,Flamesinthebreasteachfadedember,Andintheheart,itselfthatknows.ThenHopeagainlendssweetassistance,AndReasonthenresumesherspeech:Oneyearns,theriversofexistence,TheveryfountsofLife,toreach.

Snarlnot,poodle!Tothesoundthatrises,Thesacredtonesthatmysoulembrace,

Thisbestialnoiseisoutofplace.Weareusedtosee,thatMandespisesWhathenevercomprehends,AndtheGoodandtheBeautifulvilipends,Findingthemoftenhardtomeasure:Willthedog,likeman,snarlhisdispleasure?

Butah!Ifeel,thoughwilltheretobestronger,Contentmentflowsfromoutmybreastnolonger.Whymustthestreamsosoonrundryandfailus,Andburningthirstagainassailus?ThereinI'vebornesomuchprobation!Andyet,thiswantmaybesuppliedus;WecalltheSupernaturaltoguideus;WepineandthirstforRevelation,Whichnowhereworthieris,morenoblysent,Thanhere,inourNewTestament.Ifeelimpelled,itsmeaningtodetermine,—Withhonestpurpose,onceforall,ThehallowedOriginalTochangetomybelovedGerman.

(Heopensavolume,andcommences.)'Tiswritten:"IntheBeginningwastheWord."HereamIbalked:who,nowcanhelpafford?TheWord?—impossiblesohightorateit;AndotherwisemustItranslateit.IfbytheSpiritIamtrulytaught.Thenthus:"IntheBeginningwastheThought"Thisfirstlineletmeweighcompletely,Lestmyimpatientpenproceedtoofleetly.IsittheThoughtwhichworks,creates,indeed?"IntheBeginningwasthePower,"Iread.Yet,asIwrite,awarningissuggested,ThatIthesensemaynothavefairlytested.TheSpiritaidsme:nowIseethelight!"IntheBeginningwastheAct,"Iwrite.

IfImustsharemychamberwiththee,

Poodle,stopthathowling,prithee!Ceasetobarkandbellow!Suchanoisy,disturbingfellowI'llnolongersuffernearme.Oneofus,dosthearme!Mustleave,Ifearme.Nolongerguest-rightIbestow;Thedoorisopen,artfreetogo.ButwhatdoIseeinthecreature?Isthatinthecourseofnature?Is'tactualfact?orFancy'sshows?Howlongandbroadmypoodlegrows!Herisesmightily:Acanineformthatcannotbe!WhataspectreI'veharboredthus!Heresemblesahippopotamus,Withfieryeyes,teethterribletosee:O,nowamIsureofthee!Forallofthyhalf-hellishbroodTheKeyofSolomonisgood.

SPIRITS(inthecorridor)

Someone,within,iscaught!Staywithout,followhimnot!Likethefoxinasnare,Quakestheoldhell-lynxthere.Takeheed—lookabout!Backandforthhover,Underandover,Andhe'llworkhimselfout.Ifyouraidavailhim,Letitnotfailhim;Forhe,withoutmeasure,Haswroughtforourpleasure.

First,toencounterthebeast,

TheWordsoftheFourbeaddressed:Salamander,shineglorious!Wave,Undine,asbidden!Sylph,bethouhidden!Gnome,belaborious!

Whoknowsnottheirsense(Theseelements),—TheirpropertiesAndpowernotsees,—NomasteryheinheritsOvertheSpirits.

Vanishinflamingether,Salamander!Flowfoaminglytogether,Undine!Shineinmeteor-sheen,Sylph!Bringhelptohearthandshelf.Incubus!Incubus!Stepforward,andfinishthus!

OftheFour,nofeatureLurksinthecreature.Quiethelies,andgrinsdisdain:Notyet,itseems,haveIgivenhimpain.Now,toundisguisethee,Hearmeexorcisethee!Artthou,mygayone,Hell'sfugitivestray-one?Thesignwitnessnow,Beforewhichtheybow,ThecohortsofHell!

Withhairallbristling,itbeginstoswell.

BaseBeing,hearestthou?KnowestandfearestthouTheOne,unoriginate,

Namedinexpressibly,ThroughallHeavenimpermeate,Piercedirredressibly!

Behindthestovestillbanned,Seeit,anelephant,expand!Itfillsthespaceentire,Mist-likemelting,everfaster.'Tisenough:ascendnohigher,—LaythyselfatthefeetoftheMaster!Thouseest,notvainthethreatsIbringthee:WithholyfireI'llscorchandstingthee!WaitnottoknowThethreefolddazzlingglow!WaitnottoknowThestrongestartwithinmyhands!

MEPHISTOPHELES

(whilethevaporisdissipating,stepsforthfrombehindthestove,inthecostumeofaTravellingScholar.)Whysuchanoise?Whataremylord'scommands?

Thiswasthepoodle'srealcore,Atravellingscholar,then?Thecasusisdiverting.

MEPHISTOPHELES

ThelearnedgentlemanIbowbefore:You'vemademeroundlysweat,that'scertain!

Whatisthyname?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Aquestionsmall,itseems,ForonewhosemindtheWordsomuchdespises;Who,scorningallexternalgleams,

Thedepthsofbeingonlyprizes.

Withallyougentlemen,thename'satest,Wherebythenatureusuallyisexpressed.ClearlythelatteritimpliesInnameslikeBeelzebub,Destroyer,FatherofLies.Whoartthou,then?

MEPHISTOPHELES

PartofthatPower,notunderstood,WhichalwayswillstheBad,andalwaysworkstheGood.

Whathiddensenseinthisenigmalies?

MEPHISTOPHELES

IamtheSpiritthatDenies!Andjustlyso:forallthings,fromtheVoidCalledforth,deservetobedestroyed:'Twerebetter,then,werenaughtcreated.Thus,allwhichyouasSinhaverated,—Destruction,—aughtwithEvilblent,—Thatismyproperelement.

Thounam'stthyselfapart,yetshow'stcompletetome?

MEPHISTOPHELES

ThemodesttruthIspeaktothee.IfMan,thatmicrocosmicfool,canseeHimselfawholesofrequently,PartofthePartamI,onceAll,inprimalNight,—PartoftheDarknesswhichbroughtforththeLight,ThehaughtyLight,whichnowdisputesthespace,AndclaimsofMotherNightherancientplace.Andyet,thestrugglefails;sinceLight,howe'eritweaves,

Still,fettered,untobodiescleaves:Itflowsfrombodies,bodiesbeautifies;Bybodiesisitscourseimpeded;Andso,butlittletimeisneeded,Ihope,ere,asthebodiesdie,itdies!

Iseetheplanthouartpursuing:Thoucanstnotcompassgeneralruin,Andhastonsmallerscalebegun.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andtruly'tisnotmuch,whenallisdone.ThatwhichtoNaughtisinresistanceset,—TheSomethingofthisclumsyworld,—hasyet,WithallthatIhaveundertaken,Notbeenbymedisturbedorshaken:Fromearthquake,tempest,wave,volcano'sbrand,Backintoquietsettleseaandland!Andthatdamnedstuff,thebestial,humanbrood,—Whatuse,inhavingthattoplaywith?HowmanyhaveImadeawaywith!Andevercirculatesanewer,fresherblood.Itmakesmefurious,suchthingsbeholding:FromWater,Earth,andAirunfolding,Athousandgermsbreakforthandgrow,Indry,andwet,andwarm,andchilly;AndhadInottheFlamereserved,why,really,There'snothingspecialofmyowntoshow!

So,totheactivelyeternalCreativeforce,incolddisdainYounowopposethefistinfernal,Whosewickedclenchisallinvain!Someotherlaborseekthourather,QueerSonofChaos,tobegin!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Well,we'llconsider:thoucanstgatherMyviews,whennextIventurein.MightI,perhaps,departatpresent?

Whythoushouldstask,Idon'tperceive.Thoughouracquaintanceissorecent,Forfurthervisitsthouhastleave.Thewindow'shere,thedoorisyonder;Achimney,also,youbehold.

MEPHISTOPHELES

ImustconfessthatforthImaynotwander,Mystepsbyoneslightobstaclecontrolled,—Thewizard's-foot,thatonyourthresholdmadeis.

Thepentagramprohibitsthee?Why,tellmenow,thouSonofHades,Ifthatprevents,howcam'stthouintome?Couldsuchaspiritbesocheated?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Inspectthething:thedrawing'snotcompleted.Theouterangle,youmaysee,Isopenleft—thelinesdon'tfitit.

Well,—Chance,thistime,hasfairlyhitit!Andthus,thou'rtprisonertome?Itseemsthebusinesshassucceeded.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thepoodlenaughtremarked,asaftertheehespeeded;Butotheraspectsnowobtain:

TheDevilcan'tgetoutagain.

Try,then,theopenwindow-pane!

MEPHISTOPHELES

ForDevilsandforspectresthisislaw:Wheretheyhaveenteredin,therealsotheywithdraw.Thefirstisfreetous;we'regovernedbythesecond.

InHellitself,then,lawsarereckoned?That'swell!SomightacompactbeMadewithyougentlemen—andbinding,—surely?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Allthatispromisedshalldelighttheepurely;Noskinflintbargainshaltthousee.Butthisisnotofswiftconclusion;We'lltalkaboutthemattersoon.Andnow,Idoentreatthisboon—Leavetowithdrawfrommyintrusion.

OnemomentmoreIasktheetoremain,Somepleasantnews,atleast,totellme.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Releaseme,now!Isoonshallcomeagain;Thenthou,atwill,maystquestionandcompelme.

Ihavenotsnaresaroundtheecast;Thyselfhastledthyselfintothemeshes.WhotrapstheDevil,holdhimfast!Notsoonasecondtimehe'llcatchapreysoprecious.

MEPHISTOPHELES

An'tpleasethee,alsoI'mcontenttostay,Andservetheeinasocialstation;Butstipulating,thatImayWithartsofmineaffordtheerecreation.

TheretoIwillinglyagree,Ifthediversionpleasantbe.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Myfriend,thou'ltwin,pastallpretences,Moreinthishourtosoothethysenses,Thanintheyear'smonotony.Thatwhichthedaintyspiritssingthee,Thelovelypicturestheyshallbringthee,Aremorethanmagic'semptyshow.Thyscentwillbetoblissinvited;Thypalatethenwithtastedelighted,Thynervesoftouchecstaticglow!Allunprepared,thecharmIspin:We'reheretogether,sobegin!

SPIRITS

Vanish,yedarkingArchesabovehim!Loveliestweather,Bornofblueether,Breakfromthesky!OthatthedarklingCloudshaddeparted!Starlightissparkling,Tranquiller-heartedSunsareonhigh.Heaven'sownchildrenInbeautybewildering,Waveringlybending,

Passastheyhover;LongingunendingFollowsthemover.They,withtheirglowingGarments,out-flowing,Cover,ingoing,Landscapeandbower,Where,inseclusion,Loversareplighted,Lostinillusion.Boweronbower!Tendrilsunblighted!Lo!inashowerGrapesthato'erclusterGushintomust,orFlowintoriversOffoamingandflashingWine,thatisdashingGems,asitboundethDownthehighplaces,Andspreading,surroundethWithcrystallinespaces,Inhappyembraces,Blossomingforelands,Emeraldshore-lands!AndthewingedracesDrink,andflyonward—FlyeversunwardTotheenticingIslands,thatflatter,DippingandrisingLightonthewater!Hark,theinspiringSoundoftheirquiring!See,theentrancingWhirloftheirdancing!AllintheairareFreerandfairer.Someofthemscaling

Boldlythehighlands,Othersaresailing,Circlingtheislands;Othersareflying;Life-wardallhieing,—AllforthedistantStarofexistentRaptureandLove!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Hesleeps!Enough,yefays!yourairynumberHavesunghimtrulyintoslumber:ForthisperformanceIyourdebtorprove.—Notyetartthoutheman,tocatchtheFiendandholdhim!—Withfairestimagesofdreamsinfoldhim,Plungehiminseasofsweetuntruth!Yet,forthethreshold'smagicwhichcontrolledhim,TheDevilneedsarat'squicktooth.Iusenolengthenedinvocation:Hererustlesonethatsoonwillworkmyliberation.

Thelordofratsandekeofmice,Offliesandbed-bugs,frogsandlice,Summonstheehithertothedoor-sill,Tognawitwhere,withjustamorselOfoil,hepaintsthespotforthee:—Therecom'stthou,hoppingontome!Towork,atonce!ThepointwhichmademecravenIsforward,ontheledge,engraven.Anotherbitemakesfreethedoor:So,dreamthydreams,OFaust,untilwemeetoncemore!

FAUST(awaking)

AmIagainsofoullycheated?Remainstherenaughtofloftyspirit-sway,ButthatadreamtheDevilcounterfeited,Andthatapoodleranaway?

TheStudy

THESTUDY

FAUSTMEPHISTOPHELES

Aknock?Comein!Againmyquietbroken?

MEPHISTOPHELES

'TisI!

Comein!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thricemustthewordsbespoken.

Comein,then!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thusthoupleasestme.Ihopewe'llsuiteachotherwell;Fornow,thyvaporstodispel,Icome,asquireofhighdegree,Inscarletcoat,withgoldentrimming,Acloakinsilkenlustreswimming,Atallcock's-featherinmyhat,Along,sharpswordforshoworquarrel,—AndIadvisethee,briefandflat,Todontheself-samegayapparel,That,fromthisdenreleased,andfree,Lifebeatlastrevealedtothee!

Thislifeofearth,whatevermyattire,Wouldpainmeinitswontedfashion.ToooldamItoplaywithpassion;Tooyoung,tobewithoutdesire.WhatfromtheworldhaveItogain?Thoushaltabstain—renounce—refrain!SuchistheeverlastingsongThatintheearsofallmenrings,—Thatunrelieved,ourwholelifelong,Eachhour,inpassing,hoarselysings.InveryterrorIatmornawake,Uponthevergeofbitterweeping,Toseethedayofdisappointmentbreak,Tonoonehopeofmine—notone—itspromisekeeping:—Thateveneachjoy'spresentimentWithwilfulcavilwoulddiminish,WithgrinningmasksoflifepreventMyminditsfairestworktofinish!Then,too,whennightdescends,howanxiouslyUponmycouchofsleepIlayme:There,also,comesnoresttome,Butsomewilddreamissenttofrayme.TheGodthatinmybreastisownedCandeeplystirtheinnersources;TheGod,abovemypowersenthroned,Hecannotchangeexternalforces.So,bytheburdenofmydaysoppressed,Deathisdesired,andLifeathingunblest!

MEPHISTOPHELES

AndyetisneverDeathawhollywelcomeguest.

Ofortunate,forwhom,whenvictoryglances,Thebloodylaurelsonthebrowhebindeth!

Whom,afterrapid,maddeningdances,Inclaspingmaiden-armshefindeth!OwouldthatI,beforethatspirit-power,Ravishedandraptfromlife,hadsunken!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andyet,bysomeone,inthatnightlyhour,Acertainliquidwasnotdrunken.

Eavesdropping,ha!thypleasureseemstobe.

MEPHISTOPHELES

OmniscientamInot;yetmuchisknowntome.

Thoughsomefamiliartone,retrievingMythoughtsfromtorment,ledmeon,Andsweet,clearechoescame,deceivingAfaithbequeathedfromChildhood'sdawn,YetnowIcursewhate'erenticesAndsnaresthesoulwithvisionsvain;WithdazzlingcheatsanddeardevicesConfinesitinthiscaveofpain!Cursedbe,atonce,thehighambitionWherewiththeminditselfdeludes!CursedbetheglareofapparitionThatonthefinersenseintrudes!Cursedbethelyingdream'simpressionOfname,andfame,andlaurelledbrow!Cursed,allthatflattersaspossession,Aswifeandchild,asknaveandplow!CursedMammonbe,whenhewithtreasuresTorestlessactionspursourfate!Cursedwhen,forsoft,indulgentleisures,Helaysforusthepillowsstraight!Cursedbethevine'stranscendentnectar,—

ThehighestfavorLoveletsfall!Cursed,also,Hope!—cursedFaith,thespectre!AndcursedbePatiencemostofall!

CHORUSOFSPIRITS(invisible)

Woe!woe!Thouhastitdestroyed,Thebeautifulworld,Withpowerfulfist:Inruin'tishurled,Bytheblowofademigodshattered!ThescatteredFragmentsintotheVoidwecarry,DeploringThebeautyperishedbeyondrestoring.MightierForthechildrenofmen,BrightlierBuilditagain,Inthineownbosombuilditanew!BidthenewcareerCommence,Withclearersense,AndthenewsongsofcheerBesungthereto!

MEPHISTOPHELES

ThesearethesmalldependantsWhogivemeattendance.Hearthem,todeedsandpassionCounselinshrewdold-fashion!Intotheworldofstrife,OutofthislonelylifeThatofsensesandsaphasbetrayedthee,Theywouldpersuadethee.Thisnursingofthepainforegothee,That,likeavulture,feedsuponthybreast!

Theworstsocietythoufind'stwillshowtheeThouartamanamongtherest.But'tisnotmeanttothrustTheeintothemobthouhatest!Iamnotoneofthegreatest,Yet,wiltthoutomeentrustThystepsthroughlife,I'llguidethee,—Willwillinglywalkbesidethee,—WillservetheeatonceandforeverWithbestendeavor,And,ifthouartsatisfied,Willasservant,slave,withtheeabide.

Andwhatshallbemycounter-servicetherefor?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thetimeislong:thouneed'stnotnowinsist.

No—no!TheDevilisanegotist,Andisnotapt,withoutawhyorwherefore,"ForGod'ssake,"otherstoassist.Speakthyconditionsplainandclear!Withsuchaservantdangercomes,Ifear.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Here,anunweariedslave,I'llwearthytether,Andtothineeverynodobedientbe:WhenThereagainwecometogether,Thenshaltthoudothesameforme.

TheTheremyscruplesnaughtincreases.

Whenthouhastdashedthisworldtopieces,Theother,then,itsplacemayfill.Here,onthisearth,mypleasureshavetheirsources;Yonsunbeholdsmysorrowsinhiscourses;Andwhenfromthesemylifeitselfdivorces,Lethappenallthatcanorwill!I'llhearnomore:'tisvaintoponderIftherewecherishloveorhate,Or,inthesphereswedreamofyonder,AHighandLowoursoulsawait.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Inthissense,even,canstthouventure.Come,bindthyselfbypromptindenture,Andthoumineartswithjoyshaltsee:Whatnomaneversaw,I'llgivetothee.

Canstthou,poorDevil,givemewhatsoever?Whenwasahumansoul,initssupremeendeavor,E'erunderstoodbysuchasthou?Yet,hastthoufoodwhichneversatiates,now,—Therestless,ruddygoldhastthou,Thatruns,quicksilver-like,one'sfingersthrough,—Agamewhosewinningsnomaneverknew,—Amaidthat,evenfrommybreast,Beckonsmyneighborwithherwantonglances,AndHonor'sgodlikezest,Themeteorthatamomentdances,—Showmethefruitsthat,erethey'regathered,rot,Andtreesthatdailywithnewleafageclothethem!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Suchademandalarmsmenot:SuchtreasureshaveI,andcanshowthem.Butstillthetimemayreachus,goodmyfriend.

Whenpeacewecraveandmoreluxuriousdiet.

Whenonanidler'sbedIstretchmyselfinquiet.Therelet,atonce,myrecordend!Canstthouwithlyingflatteryruleme,Until,self-pleased,myselfIsee,—Canstthouwithrichenjoymentfoolme,Letthatdaybethelastforme!ThebetIoffer.

MEPHISTOPHELESDone!

FAUSTAndheartily!

WhenthusIhailtheMomentflying:"Ah,stilldelay—thouartsofair!"Thenbindmeinthybondsundying,Myfinalruinthendeclare!Thenletthedeath-bellchimethetoken.Thenartthoufromthyservicefree!Theclockmaystop,thehandbebroken,ThenTimebefinisheduntome!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Considerwell:mymemorygoodisrated.

Thouhastaperfectrightthereto.MypowersIhavenotrashlyestimated:AslaveamI,whate'erIdo—Ifthine,orwhose?'tisneedlesstodebateit.

MEPHISTOPHELES

ThenattheDoctors'-banquetI,to-day,Willasaservantwaitbehindthee.Butonethingmore!Beyondallrisktobindthee,Givemealineortwo,Ipray.

Demand'stthou,Pedant,too,adocument?Hastneverknownaman,norprovedhisword'sintent?Is'tnotenough,thatwhatIspeakto-dayShallstand,withallmyfuturedaysagreeing?Inallitstidessweepsnottheworldaway,Andshallapromisebindmybeing?Yetthisdelusioninourheartswebear:Whowouldhimselftherefromdeliver?Blesthe,whosebosomTruthmakespureandfair!Nosacrificeshallherepentofever.Nathlessaparchment,writandstampedwithcare,Aspectreis,whichalltoshunendeavor.Theword,alas!dieseveninthepen,Andwaxandleatherkeepthelordshipthen.Whatwiltfromme,BaseSpirit,say?—Brass,marble,parchment,paper,clay?Thetermswithgraver,quill,orchisel,stated?Ifreelyleavethechoicetothee.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Whyheatthyself,thusinstantly,Witheloquenceexaggerated?Eachleafforsuchapactisgood;Andtosubscribethynamethou'lttakeadropofblood.

Ifthoutherewithartfullysatisfied,Soletusbythefarceabide.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Bloodisajuiceofrarestquality.

FearnotthatIthispactshallseektosever?ThepromisethatImaketotheeIsjustthesumofmyendeavor.Ihavemyselfinflatedalltoohigh;Myproperplaceisthyestate:TheMightySpiritdeignsmenoreply,AndNatureshutsonmehergate.ThethreadofThoughtatlastisbroken,Andknowledgebringsdisgustunspoken.Letusthesensualdeepsexplore,Toquenchthefervorsofglowingpassion!LeteverymarveltakeformandfashionThroughtheimperviousveilitwore!PlungeweinTime'stumultuousdance,IntherushandrollofCircumstance!Thenmaydelightanddistress,Andworryandsuccess,Alternatelyfollow,asbesttheycan:Restlessactivityprovestheman!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Foryounobound,notermisset.Whetheryoueverywherebetrying,Orsnatcharapidblissinflying,Mayitagreewithyou,whatyouget!Onlyfallto,andshownotimidbalking.

Butthouhastheard,'tisnotofjoywe'retalking.Itakethewilderingwhirl,enjoyment'skeenestpain,Enamoredhate,exhilarantdisdain.Mybosom,ofitsthirstforknowledgesated,

Shallnot,henceforth,fromanypangbewrested,AndalloflifeforallmankindcreatedShallbewithinmineinmostbeingtested:Thehighest,lowestformsmysoulshallborrow,Shallheapuponitselftheirblissandsorrow,Andthus,myownsoleselftoalltheirselvesexpanded,Itoo,atlast,shallwiththemallbestranded!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Believeme,whoformanyathousandyearThesametoughmeathavechewedandtested,ThatfromthecradletothebierNomantheancientleavenhasdigested!Trustoneofus,thisWholesupernalIsmadebutforaGod'sdelight!Hedwellsinsplendorsingleandeternal,Butushethrustsindarkness,outofsight,AndyouhedowerswithDayandNight.

Nay,butIwill!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Agoodreply!Oneonlyfearstillneedsrepeating:Theartislong,thetimeisfleeting.Thenletthyselfbetaught,sayI!Go,leaguethyselfwithapoet,Givethereintohisimagination,Thenwearthecrown,andshowit,Ofthequalitiesofhiscreation,—Thecourageofthelion'sbreed,Thewildstag'sspeed,TheItalian'sfieryblood,TheNorth'sfirmfortitude!Lethimfindfortheethesecrettether

ThatbindstheNobleandMeantogether.AndteachthypulsesofyouthandpleasureTolovebyrule,andhatebymeasure!I'dlike,myself,suchaonetosee:SirMicrocosmhisnameshouldbe.

WhatamI,then,if'tisdeniedmypartThecrownofallhumanitytowinme,Wheretoyearnseverysensewithinme?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Why,onthewhole,thou'rt—whatthouart.Setwigsofmillioncurlsuponthyhead,toraisethee,Wearshoesanellinheight,—thetruthbetraysthee,Andthouremainest—whatthouart.

Ifeel,indeed,thatIhavemadethetreasureOfhumanthoughtandknowledgemine,invain;AndifInowsitdowninrestfulleisure,Nofountofnewerstrengthisinmybrain:Iamnohair's-breadthmoreinheight,Nornearer,totheInfinite,

MEPHISTOPHELES

GoodSir,youseethefactspreciselyAstheyareseenbyeachandall.Wemustarrangethemnow,morewisely,Beforethejoysoflifeshallpall.Why,Zounds!Bothhandsandfeetare,truly—Andheadandvirileforces—thine:YetallthatIindulgeinnewly,Is'tthencelesswhollymine?IfI'vesixstallionsinmystall,

Arenottheirforcesalsolentme?Ispeedalong,completestmanofall,Asthoughmylegswerefour-and-twenty.Takehold,then!letreflectionrest,Andplungeintotheworldwithzest!Isaytothee,aspeculativewightIslikeabeastonmoorlandslean,Thatroundandroundsomefiendmisleadstoevilplight,Whileallaboutliepasturesfreshandgreen.

Thenhowshallwebegin?

MEPHISTOPHELES

We'lltryawidersphere.

Whatplaceofmartyrdomishere!Is'tlife,Iask,is'tevenprudence,Toborethyselfandborethestudents?LetNeighborPaunchtothatattend!Whyplaguethyselfwiththreshingstrawforever?Thebestthoulearnest,intheendThoudar'stnottelltheyoungsters—never!Ihearone'sfootsteps,hithersteering.

FAUSTToseehimnowIhavenoheart.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Solongthepoorboywaitsahearing,Hemustnotunconsoleddepart.Thycapandmantlestraightwaylendme!I'llplaythecomedywithart.

(Hedisguiseshimself.)

Mywits,becertain,willbefriendme.Butfifteenminutes'timeisallIneed;Forourfinetrip,meanwhile,preparethyselfwithspeed!

[ExitFAUST.

MEPHISTOPHELES

(InFAUST'Slongmantle.)

ReasonandKnowledgeonlythoudespise,Thehigheststrengthinmanthatlies!LetbuttheLyingSpiritbindtheeWithmagicworksandshowsthatblindthee,AndIshallhavetheefastandsure!—Fatesuchabold,untrammelledspiritgavehim,Asforwards,onwards,evermustendure;Whoseover-hastyimpulsedravehimPastearthlyjoyshemightsecure.Draggedthroughthewildestlife,willIenslavehim,Throughflatandstaleindifference;Withstruggling,chilling,checking,sodepravehimThat,tohishot,insatiatesense,Thedreamofdrinkshallmock,butneverlavehim:Refreshmentshallhislipsinvainimplore—HadhenotmadehimselftheDevil's,naughtcouldsavehim,Stillwerehelostforevermore!

(ASTUDENTenters.)

STUDENT

Ashorttime,only,amIhere,Andcome,devotedandsincere,Togreetandknowthemanoffame,Whommentomewithreverencename.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yourcourtesydothflatterme:Youseeaman,asothersbe.Haveyou,perchance,elsewherebegun?

STUDENT

Receivemenow,Ipray,asoneWhocomestoyouwithcouragegood,Somewhatofcash,andhealthyblood:Mymotherwashardlywillingtoletme;ButknowledgeworthhavingIfainwouldgetme.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thenyouhavereachedtherightplacenow.

STUDENT

I'dliketoleaveit,Imustavow;Ifindthesewalls,thesevaultedspacesAreanythingbutpleasantplaces.Tisallsocrampedandcloseandmean;Oneseesnotree,noglimpseofgreen,Andwhenthelecture-hallsreceiveme,Seeing,hearing,andthinkingleaveme.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Allthatdependsonhabitude.Sofromitsmother'sbreastsachildAtfirst,reluctant,takesitsfood,Butsoontoseekthemisbeguiled.Thus,atthebreastsofWisdomclinging,Thou'ltfindeachdayagreaterrapturebringing.

STUDENT

I'llhangthereonwithjoy,andfreelydrainthem;Buttellme,pray,thepropermeanstogainthem.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Explain,beforeyoufurtherspeak,Thespecialfacultyyouseek.

STUDENT

Icravethehighesterudition;AndfainwouldmakemyacquisitionAllthatthereisinEarthandHeaven,InNatureandinSciencetoo.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Hereisthegenuinepathforyou;Yetstrictattentionmustbegiven.

STUDENT

BodyandsoulthereonI'llwreak;Yet,truly,I'vesomeinclinationOnsummerholidaystoseekAlittlefreedomandrecreation.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Usewellyourtime!Itfliessoswiftlyfromus;Buttimethroughordermaybewon,Ipromise.So,Friend(myviewstobrieflysum),First,thecollegiumlogicum.Therewillyourmindbedrilledandbraced,AsifinSpanishboots'twerelaced,Andthus,tograverpacesbrought,'Twillplodalongthepathofthought,Insteadofshootinghereandthere,

Awill-o'-the-wispinmurkyair.Dayswillbespenttobidyouknow,Whatonceyoudidatasingleblow,Likeeatinganddrinking,freeandstrong,—Thatone,two,three!theretobelong.TrulythefabricofmentalfleeceResemblesaweaver'smasterpiece,Whereathousandthreadsonetreadlethrows,Whereflytheshuttleshitherandthither.Unseenthethreadsareknittogether.Andaninfinitecombinationgrows.Then,thephilosopherstepsinAndshows,nootherwiseitcouldhavebeen:Thefirstwasso,thesecondso,Thereforethethirdandfourthareso;Werenotthefirstandsecond,thenThethirdandfourthhadneverbeen.Thescholarsareeverywherebelievers,Butneversucceedinbeingweavers.Hewhowouldstudyorganicexistence,Firstdrivesoutthesoulwithrigidpersistence;Thenthepartsinhishandhemayholdandclass,Butthespirituallinkislost,alas!Encheiresinnatures,thisChemistrynames,Norknowshowherselfshebantersandblames!

STUDENT

Icannotunderstandyouquite.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yourmindwillshortlybesetaright,Whenyouhavelearned,allthingsreducing,Toclassifythemforyourusing.

STUDENT

Ifeelasstupid,fromallyou'vesaid,

Asifamill-wheelwhirledinmyhead!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andafter—firstandforemostduty—OfMetaphysicslearntheuseandbeauty!SeethatyoumostprofoundlygainWhatdoesnotsuitthehumanbrain!Asplendidwordtoserve,you'llfindForwhatgoesin—orwon'tgoin—yourmind.Butfirst,atleastthishalfayear,Toorderrigidlyadhere;Fivehoursaday,youunderstand,Andwhentheclockstrikes,beonhand!PreparebeforehandforyourpartWithparagraphsallgotbyheart,Soyoucanbetterwatch,andlookThatnaughtissaidbutwhatisinthebook:Yetinthywritingasunweariedbe,AsdidtheHolyGhostdictatetothee!

STUDENT

Noneedtotellmetwicetodoit!Ithink,howuseful'tistowrite;Forwhatonehas,inblackandwhite,Onecarrieshomeandthengoesthroughit.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yetchoosethyselfafaculty!

STUDENT

IcannotreconcilemyselftoJurisprudence.

MEPHISTOPHELES

NorcanIthereforegreatlyblameyoustudents:

Iknowwhatsciencethishascometobe.AllrightsandlawsarestilltransmittedLikeaneternalsicknessoftherace,—Fromgenerationuntogenerationfitted,Andshiftedroundfromplacetoplace.Reasonbecomesasham,Beneficenceaworry:Thouartagrandchild,thereforewoetothee!Therightbornwithus,oursinverity,Thistoconsider,there's,alas!nohurry.

STUDENT

Myowndisgustisstrengthenedbyyourspeech:Oluckyhe,whomyoushallteach!I'vealmostforTheologydecided.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ishouldnotwishtoseeyouheremisguided:For,asregardsthisscience,letmehint'Tisveryhardtoshunthefalsedirection;There'ssomuchsecretpoisonlurkingin't,Solikethemedicine,itbafflesyourdetection.Hear,therefore,onealone,forthatisbest,insooth,Andsimplytakeyourmaster'swordsfortruth.Onwordsletyourattentioncentre!Thenthroughthesafestgateyou'llenterThetemple-hallsofCertainty.

STUDENT

Yetinthewordmustsomeideabe.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ofcourse!Butonlyshuntooover-sharpatension,Forjustwherefailsthecomprehension,Awordstepspromptlyinasdeputy.Withwords'tisexcellentdisputing;

Systemstowords'tiseasysuiting;Onwords'tisexcellentbelieving;Nowordcaneverloseajotfromthieving.

STUDENT

Pardon!WithmanyquestionsIdetainyou.YetmustItroubleyouagain.OfMedicineIstillwouldfainHearonestrongwordthatmightexplainyou.Threeyearsisbutalittlespace.And,God!whocanthefieldembrace?Ifonesomeindexcouldbeshown,'Twereeasiergropingforward,truly.

MEPHISTOPHELES(aside)

I'mtiredenoughofthisdrytone,—MustplaytheDevilagain,andfully.

(Aloud)

TograspthespiritofMedicineiseasy:Learnofthegreatandlittleworldyourfill,Toletitgoatlast,sopleaseye,JustasGodwill!Invainthatthroughtherealmsofscienceyoumaydrift;Eachonelearnsonly—justwhatlearnhecan:YethewhograspstheMoment'sgift,Heistheproperman.Well-madeyouare,'tisnottobedenied,Therestaboldaddresswillwinyou;Ifyoubutinyourselfconfide,Atonceconfideallothersinyou.Toleadthewomen,learnthespecialfeeling!Theireverlastingachesandgroans,Inthousandtones,

Haveallonesource,onemodeofhealing;Andifyouractsarehalfdiscreet,You'llalwayshavethematyourfeet.Atitlefirstmustdrawandinterestthem,Andshowthatyoursallotherartsexceeds;Then,asagreeting,youarefreetotouchandtestthem,While,thustodo,foryearsanotherpleads.Youpressandcountthepulse'sdances,Andthen,withburningsidelongglances,Youclasptheswellinghips,toseeIftightlylacedhercorsetsbe.

STUDENT

That'sbetter,now!TheHowandWhere,onesees.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Myworthyfriend,grayarealltheories,AndgreenaloneLife'sgoldentree.

STUDENT

Isweartoyou,'tislikeadreamtome.MightIagainpresume,withtrustunbounded,Tohearyourwisdomthoroughlyexpounded?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Mostwillingly,towhatextentImay.

STUDENT

Icannotreallygoaway:AllowmethatmyalbumfirstIreachyou,—Grantmethisfavor,Ibeseechyou!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Assuredly.

(Hewrites,andreturnsthebook.)

STUDENT(reads)

EritissicutDeus,scientesbonumetmalum.

(Closesthebookwithreverence,andwithdraws)

MEPHISTOPHELES

Followtheancienttext,andthesnakethouwastorderedtotrample!WithallthylikenesstoGod,thou'ltyetbeasorryexample!

(FAUSTenters.)

Now,whithershallwego?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Asbestitpleasesthee.

Thelittleworld,andthenthegreat,we'llsee.Withwhatdelight,whatprofitwinning,Shaltthouspongethroughthetermbeginning!

YetwiththeflowingbeardIwear,Botheaseandgracewillfailmethere.Theattempt,indeed,wereafutilestrife;Inevercouldlearnthewaysoflife.Ifeelsosmallbeforeothers,andthenceShouldalwaysfindembarrassments.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Myfriend,thousoonshaltloseallsuchmisgiving:Bethoubutself-possessed,thouhasttheartofliving!

Howshallweleavethehouse,andstart?Wherehastthouservant,coachandhorses?

MEPHISTOPHELES

We'llspreadthiscloakwithproperart,Thenthroughtheairdirectourcourses.Butonly,onsoboldaflight,Besuretohavethyluggagelight.Alittleburningair,whichIshallsoonprepareus,Abovetheearthwillnimblybearus,And,ifwe'relight,we'lltravelswiftandclear:Igratulatetheeonthynewcareer!

Auerbach'sCellarInLeipzig

AUERBACH'SCELLARINLEIPZIG

CAROUSALOFJOLLYCOMPANIONS

FROSCH

Isnoonelaughing?noonedrinking?I'llteachyouhowtogrin,I'mthinking.To-dayyou'relikewetstraw,sotame;Andusuallyyou'reallaflame.

BRANDER

Nowthat'syourfault;fromyouwenothingsee,Nobeastlinessandnostupidity.

FROSCH

(PoursaglassofwineoverBRANDER'Shead.)There'sbothtogether!

BRANDER

Twiceaswine!

FROSCH

Youwantedthem:I'vegivenyoumine.

SIEBEL

Turnoutwhoquarrels—outthedoor!Withopenthroatsingchorus,drinkandroar!Up!holla!ho!

ALTMAYER

Woe'sme,thefearfulbellow!Bringcotton,quick!He'ssplitmyears,thatfellow.

SIEBEL

Whenthevaultechoestothesong,Onefirstperceivesthebassisdeepandstrong.

FROSCH

Wellsaid!andoutwithhimthattakestheleastoffence!

Ah,tara,larada!

ALTMAYER

Ah,tara,lara,da!

FROSCH

Thethroatsaretuned,commence!

(Sings.)

ThedearoldholyRomanrealm,Howdoesitholdtogether?

BRANDER

Anastysong!Fie!apoliticalsong—Amostoffensivesong!ThankGod,eachmorning,therefore,ThatyouhavenottheRomanrealmtocarefor!Atleast,Iholditsomuchgainforme,ThatInorChancellornorKaiserbe.Yetalsowemusthavearulinghead,Ihope,Andsowe'llchooseourselvesaPope.YouknowthequalitythatcanDecidethechoice,andelevatetheman.

FROSCH

(sings)

Soarup,soarup,DameNightingale!Tenthousandtimesmysweethearthail!

SIEBEL

No,greetmysweetheartnot!Itellyou,I'llresentit.

FROSCH

Mysweetheartgreetandkiss!Idareyoutopreventit!

(Sings.)

Drawthelatch!thedarknessmakes:Drawthelatch!theloverwakes.Shutthelatch!themorningbreaks

SIEBEL

Yes,singaway,singon,andpraise,andbragofher!I'llwaitmypropertimeforlaughter:Mebythenosesheled,andnowshe'llleadyouafter.Herparamourshouldbeanuglygnome,

Wherefourroadscross,inwantonplaytomeether:Anoldhe-goat,fromBlocksbergcominghome,Shouldhisgood-nightinlustfulgallopbleather!AfellowmadeofgenuinefleshandbloodIsforthewenchadealtoogood.Greether?NotI:unless,whenmeeting,Tosmashherwindowsbeagreeting!

BRANDER(poundingonthetable)

Attention!Hearkennowtome!Confess,Sirs,Iknowhowtolive.Enamoredpersonsherehavewe,AndI,assuitstheirquality,Mustsomethingfreshfortheiradvantagegive.Takeheed!'Tisofthelatestcut,mystrain,Andallstrikeinateachrefrain!

(Hesings.)

Therewasaratinthecellar-nest,Whomfatandbuttermadesmoother:HehadapaunchbeneathhisvestLikethatofDoctorLuther.Thecooklaidpoisoncunningly,AndthenassoreoppressedwasheAsifhehadloveinhisbosom.

CHORUS(shouting)

Asifhehadloveinhisbosom!

BRANDER

Heranaround,heranabout,Histhirstinpuddleslaving;Hegnawedandscratchedthehousethroughout.Butnothingcuredhisraving.Hewhirledandjumped,withtormentmad,Andsoonenoughthepoorbeasthad,

Asifhehadloveinhisbosom.

CHORUS

BRANDER

Anddrivenatlast,inopenday,Heranintothekitchen,Fellonthehearth,andsquirminglay,Inthelastconvulsiontwitching.Thenlaughedthemurderessinherglee:"Ha!ha!he'sathislastgasp,"saidshe,"Asifhehadloveinhisbosom!"

CHORUS

SIEBEL

Howthedullfoolsenjoythematter!TomeitisaproperartPoisonforsuchpoorratstoscatter.

BRANDER

Perhapsyou'llwarmlytaketheirpart?

ALTMAYER

Thebald-patepot-bellyIhavenoted:Misfortunetameshimbydegrees;ForintheratbypoisonbloatedHisownmostnaturalformhesees.

FAUSTANDMEPHISTOPHELES

MEPHISTOPHELES

Beforeallelse,Ibringtheehither

Wherebooncompanionsmeettogether,Tolettheeseehowsmoothliferunsaway.Here,forthefolk,eachday'saholiday:Withlittlewit,andeasetosuitthem,Theywhirlinnarrow,circlingtrails,Likekittensplayingwiththeirtails?Andifnoheadachepersecutethem,Solongthehostmaycreditgive,Theymerrilyandcarelesslive.

BRANDER

Thefactiseasytounravel,Theirair'ssoodd,they'vejustreturnedfromtravel:Asinglehourthey'venotbeenhere.

FROSCH

You'veverilyhitthetruth!Leipzigtomeisdear:Parisinminiature,howitrefinesitspeople!

SIEBEL

Whoarethestrangers,shouldyouguess?

FROSCH

Letmealone!I'llsetthemfirsttodrinking,Andthen,asoneachild'stoothdraws,withcleverness,I'llwormtheirsecretout,I'mthinking.They'reofanoblehouse,that'sveryclear:Haughtyanddiscontentedtheyappear.

BRANDER

They'remountebanks,uponarevel.

ALTMAYER

Perhaps.

FROSCH

Lookout,I'llsmokethemnow!

MEPHISTOPHELES(toFAUST)

Notifhehadthembytheneck,Ivow,Woulde'erthesepeoplescenttheDevil!

FAUSTFairgreeting,gentlemen!

SIEBEL

Ourthanks:wegivethesame.

(Murmurs,inspectingMEPHISTOPHELESfromtheside.)

Inonefootisthefellowlame?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Isitpermittedthatweshareyourleisure?Inplaceofcheeringdrink,whichoneseeksvainlyhere,Yourcompanyshallgiveuspleasure.

ALTMAYER

Amostfastidiouspersonyouappear.

FROSCH

Nodoubt'twaslatewhenyoufromRippachstarted?AndsuppingtherewithHansoccasionedyourdelay?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Wepassed,withoutacall,to-day.Atourlastinterview,beforewepartedMuchofhiscousinsdidhespeak,entreatingThatweshouldgivetoeachhiskindlygreeting.

(HebowstoFROSCH.)

ALTMAYER(aside)

Youhaveitnow!heunderstands.

SIEBEL

Aknavesharp-set!

FROSCH

Justwaitawhile:I'llhavehimyet.

MEPHISTOPHELES

IfIamright,weheardthesoundOfwell-trainedvoices,singingchorus;Andtruly,songmustherereboundSuperblyfromthearcheso'erus.

FROSCH

Areyou,perhaps,avirtuoso?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ono!mywishisgreat,mypowerisonlyso-so.

ALTMAYER

Giveusasong!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ifyoudesire,anumber.

SIEBEL

Sothatitbeabran-newstrain!

MEPHISTOPHELES

We'vejustretracedourwayfrom.Spain,Thelovelylandofwine,andsong,andslumber.

(Sings.)

Therewasakingoncereigning,Whohadabigblackflea—

FROSCH

Hear,hear!Aflea!D'yerightlytakethejest?Icallafleaatidyguest.

MEPHISTOPHELES(sings)

Therewasakingoncereigning,Whohadabigblackflea,Andlovedhimpastexplaining,Ashisownsonwerehe.Hecalledhismanofstitches;Thetailorcamestraightway:Here,measuretheladforbreeches.Andmeasurehiscoat,Isay!

BRANDER

Butmind,allowthetailornocaprices:Enjoinuponhim,ashisheadisdear,Tomostexactlymeasure,sewandshear,Sothatthebreecheshavenocreases!

MEPHISTOPHELES

InsilkandvelvetgleamingHenowwaswhollydrest—Hadacoatwithribbonsstreaming,Acrossuponhisbreast.Hehadthefirstofstations,Aminister'sstarandname;AndalsoallhisrelationsGreatlordsatcourtbecame.

AndthelordsandladiesofhonorWereplagued,awakeandinbed;Thequeenshegotthemuponher,Themaidswerebittenandbled.Andtheydidnotdaretobrushthem,Orscratchthem,dayornight:Wecrackthemandwecrushthem,Atonce,whene'ertheybite.

CHORUS(shouting)

Wecrackthemandwecrushthem,Atonce,whene'ertheybite!

FROSCHBravo!bravo!thatwasfine.

SIEBEL

Everyfleamayitsobefall!

BRANDER

Pointyourfingersandnipthemall!

ALTMAYER

HurrahforFreedom!Hurrahforwine!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ifainwoulddrinkwithyou,myglasstoFreedomclinking,If'twereabetterwinethathereIseeyoudrinking.

SIEBEL

Don'tletushearthatspeechagain!

MEPHISTOPHELES

DidInotfearthelandlordmightcomplain,I'dtreattheseworthyguests,withpleasure,Tosomefromoutourcellar'streasure.

SIEBEL

Justtreat,andletthelandlordmearraign!

FROSCH

Andifthewinebegood,ourpraisesshallbeample.Butdonotgivetooverysmallasample;For,ifitsqualityIdecide,WithagoodmouthfulImustbesupplied.

ALTMAYER(aside)

They'refromtheRhine!Iguessedasmuch,before.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Bringmeagimlethere!

BRANDER

Whatshalltherewithbedone?

You'venotthecasksalreadyatthedoor?

ALTMAYER

Yonder,withinthelandlord'sboxoftools,there'sone!

MEPHISTOPHELES(takesthegimlet)

(ToFROSCH.)

Now,givemeofyourtastesomeintimation.

FROSCH

Howdoyoumean?Haveyousomanykinds?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thechoiceisfree:makeupyourminds.

ALTMAYER(toFROSCH)

Aha!youlickyourchops,fromsheeranticipation.

FROSCH

Good!ifIhavethechoice,soletthewinebeRhenish!OurFatherlandcanbestthesparklingcupreplenish.

MEPHISTOPHELES

(boringaholeintheedgeofthetable,attheplacewhereFROSCHsits)

Getmealittlewax,tomakethestoppers,quick!

ALTMAYER

Ah!Iperceiveajuggler'strick.

MEPHISTOPHELES(toBRANDER)

Andyou?

BRANDER

Champagneshallbemywine,Andletitsparklefreshandfine!

MEPHISTOPHELES

(bores:inthemeantimeonehasmadethewaxstoppers,andpluggedtheholeswiththem.)

BRANDER

What'sforeignonecan'talwayskeepquiteclearof,Forgoodthings,oft,arenotsonear;AGermancan'tenduretheFrenchtoseeorhearof,Yetdrinkstheirwineswithheartycheer.

SIEBEL

(asMEPHISTOPHELESapproacheshisseat)Forme,Igrant,sourwineisoutofplace;Fillupmyglasswithsweetest,willyou?

MEPHISTOPHELES(boring)

Tokayshallflowatonce,tofillyou!

ALTMAYER

No—lookme,Sirs,straightintheface!Iseeyouhaveyourfunatourexpense.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ono!withgentlemenofsuchpretence,

Thatweretoventurefar,indeed.Speakout,andmakeyourchoicewithspeed!Withwhatavintagecan I serveyou?

ALTMAYER

Withany—onlysatisfyourneed.

(Aftertheholeshavebeenboredandplugged)

MEPHISTOPHELES(withsingulargestures)

Grapesthevine-stembears,Hornsthehe-goatwears!Thegrapesarejuicy,thevinesarewood,Thewoodentablegiveswineasgood!IntothedepthsofNaturepeer,—Onlybelievethere'samiraclehere!

Nowdrawthestoppers,anddrinkyourfill!

(astheydrawoutthestoppers,andthewinewhichhasbeendesiredflowsintotheglassofeach)

Obeautifulfountain,thatflowsatwill!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Buthaveacarethatyounothingspill!

(Theydrinkrepeatedly.)

ALL(sing)

As'twerefivehundredhogs,wefeelSocannibalicjolly!

MEPHISTOPHELES

See,now,theraceishappy—itisfree!

Toleavethemismyinclination.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Takenotice,first!theirbestialityWillmakeabrilliantdemonstration.

SIEBEL

(drinkscarelessly:thewinespillsupontheearth,andturnstoflame)

Help!Fire!Help!Hell-fireissent!

MEPHISTOPHELES(charmingawaytheflame)

Bequiet,friendlyelement!

(Totherevellers)

Abitofpurgatory'twasforthistime,merely.

SIEBEL

Whatmeanyou?Wait!—you'llpayfor'tdearly!You'llknowus,toyourdetriment.

FROSCH

Don'ttrythatgameasecondtimeuponus!

ALTMAYER

Ithinkwe'dbettersendhimpackingquietly.

SIEBEL

What,Sir!youdaretomakesofree,Andplayyourhocus-pocusonus!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Bestill,oldwine-tub.

SIEBEL

Broomstick,you!Youfaceitout,impertinentandheady?

BRANDER

Justwait!ashowerofblowsisready.

ALTMAYER

(drawsastopperoutofthetable:firefliesinhisface.)Iburn!Iburn!

SIEBEL

'Tismagic!Strike—Theknaveisoutlawed!Cuthimasyoulike!(Theydrawtheirknives,andrushuponMEPHISTOPHELES.)

MEPHISTOPHELES(withsolemngestures)

Falsewordandformofair,Changeplace,andsenseensnare!Behere—andthere!

(Theystandamazedandlookateachother.)

ALTMAYER

WhereamI?Whatalovelyland!

FROSCH

Vines?CanItrustmyeyes?

SIEBEL

Andpurplegrapesathand!

BRANDER

Here,overthisgreenarborbending,Seewhatavine!whatgrapesdepending!

(HetakesSIEBELbythenose:theothersdothesamereciprocally,andraisetheirknives.)

MEPHISTOPHELES(asabove)

Loose,Error,fromtheireyestheband,AndhowtheDeviljests,benowenlightened!

(HedisappearswithFAUST:therevellersstartandseparate.)

SIEBEL

Whathappened?

ALTMAYER

FROSCH

WasthatyournoseItightened?

BRANDER(toSIEBEL)

AndyoursthatstillIhaveinhand?

ALTMAYER

Itwasablowthatwentthrougheverylimb!Givemeachair!Isink!mysensesswim.

FROSCH

Butwhathashappened,tellmenow?

SIEBEL

Whereishe?IfIcatchthescoundrelhiding,

Heshallnotleavealive,Ivow.

ALTMAYER

Isawhimwiththeseeyesuponawine-caskridingOutofthecellar-door,justnow.Stillinmyfeetthefrightlikeleadisweighing.

(Heturnstowardsthetable.)

Why!Ifthefountofwineshouldstillbeplaying?

SIEBEL

'Twasalldeceit,andlying,falsedesign!

FROSCH

AndyetitseemedasIweredrinkingwine.

BRANDER

Butwiththegrapeshowwasit,pray?

ALTMAYER

Shallonebelievenomiracles,justsay!

Witches'Kitchen

WITCHES'KITCHEN

(Uponalowhearthstandsagreatcaldron,underwhichafireisburning.Variousfiguresappearinthevaporswhichrisefromthecaldron.Anapesitsbesideit,skimsit,andwatcheslestitboilover.Thehe-ape,withtheyoungones,sitsnearandwarmshimself.Ceilingandwallsarecoveredwiththemostfantasticwitch-implements.)

FAUSTMEPHISTOPHELES

Thesecrazysignsofwitches'craftrepelme!Ishallrecover,dostthoutellme,Throughthisinsane,chaoticplay?FromanoldhagshallIdemandassistance?AndwillherfoulmesstakeawayFullthirtyyearsfrommyexistence?Woe'sme,canstthounaughtbetterfind!Anotherbaffledhopemustbelamented:HasNature,then,andhasanoblemindNotanypotentbalsamyetinvented?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Oncemore,myfriend,thoutalkestsensibly.Thereis,tomaketheeyoung,asimplermodeandapter;Butinanotherbook'tiswritforthee,Andisamosteccentricchapter.

YetwillIknowit.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Good!themethodisrevealedWithoutorgoldormagicorphysician.Betakethyselftoyonderfield,Therehoeanddig,asthycondition;Restrainthyself,thysenseandwillWithinanarrowspheretoflourish;Withunmixedfoodthybodynourish;Livewiththeoxasox,andthinkitnotatheftThatthoumanur'sttheacrewhichthoureapest;—That,trustme,isthebestmodeleft,Wherebyforeightyyearsthyyouththoukeepest!

Iamnotusedtothat;Icannotstooptotryit—Totakethespadeinhand,andplyit.Thenarrowbeingsuitsmenotatall.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thentothineaidthewitchmustcall.

Whereforethehag,andheralone?Canstthouthyselfnotbrewthepotion?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thatwereacharmingsport,Iown:I'dbuildathousandbridgesmeanwhile,I'veanotion.NotArtandScienceserve,alone;Patiencemustintheworkbeshown.Longisthecalmbrainactiveincreation;Time,only,strengthensthefinefermentation.Andall,belongingthereunto,Israreandstrange,howe'eryoutakeit:TheDeviltaughtthething,'tistrue,AndyettheDevilcannotmakeit.(PerceivingtheAnimals)See,whatadelicateracetheybe!

Thatisthemaid!themanishe!(TotheAnimals)Itseemsthemistresshasgoneaway?

THEANIMALS

Carousing,to-day!Offandabout,Bythechimneyout!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Whattimetakesshefordissipating?

THEANIMALS

Whilewetowarmourpawsarewaiting.

Howfindestthouthetendercreatures?

AbsurderthanIeveryetdidsee.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Why,justsuchtalkasthis,forme,Isthatwhichhasthemostattractivefeatures!

(TotheAnimals)

Buttellmenow,yecursedpuppets,Whydoyestirtheporridgeso?

THEANIMALS

We'recookingwaterysoupforbeggars.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thenagreatpublicyoucanshow.

THEHE-APE

(comesupandfawnsonMEPHISTOPHELES)

Ocastthouthedice!Makemerichinatrice,Letmewiningoodseason!Thingsarebadlycontrolled,AndhadIbutgold,SohadImyreason.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Howwouldtheapebesurehisluckenhances.Couldhebuttrythelottery'schances!

(Inthemeantimetheyoungapeshavebeenplayingwithalargeball,whichtheynowrollforward.)

THEHE-APE

Theworld'stheball:Dothriseandfall,Androllincessant:Likeglassdothring,Ahollowthing,—Howsoonwill'tspring,Anddrop,quiescent?Herebrightitgleams,Herebrighterseems:Iliveatpresent!Dearson,Isay,Keepthouaway!Thydoomisspoken!'Tismadeofclay,Andwillbebroken.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Whatmeansthesieve?

THEHE-APE(takingitdown)

Wertthouthethief,

I'dknowhimandshamehim.

(HerunstotheSHE-APE,andletsherlookthroughit.)

Lookthroughthesieve!Know'stthouthethief,Anddarestnotnamehim?

MEPHISTOPHELES(approachingthefire)

Andwhat'sthispot?

HE-APEANDSHE-APE

Thefoolknowsitnot!Heknowsnotthepot,Heknowsnotthekettle!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Impertinentbeast!

THEHE-APE

Takethebrushhere,atleast,Andsitdownonthesettle!

(HeinvitesMEPHISTOPHELEStositdown.)

(whoduringallthistimehasbeenstandingbeforeamirror,nowapproachingandnowretreatingfromit)

WhatdoIsee?WhatheavenlyformrevealedShowsthroughtheglassfromMagic'sfairdominions!Olendme,Love,theswiftestofthypinions,Andbearmetoherbeauteousfield!Ah,ifIleavethisspotwithfonddesigning,IfIattempttoventurenear,Dim,asthroughgatheringmist,hercharmsappear!—Awoman'sform,inbeautyshining!Canwoman,then,solovelybe?

AndmustIfindherbody,therereclining,Ofalltheheavensthebrightepitome?CanEarthwithsuchathingbemated?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Why,surely,ifaGodfirstplaguesHimselfsixdays,Then,self-contented,Bravo!says,Mustsomethingcleverbecreated.Thistime,thineeyesbesatiate!I'llyetdetectthysweetheartandensnareher,Andblestishe,whohastheluckyfate,Someday,asbridegroom,hometobearher.

(FAUSTgazescontinuallyinthemirror.MEPHISTOPHELES,stretchinghimselfoutonthesettle,andplayingwiththebrush,continuestospeak.)

SositI,liketheKinguponhisthrone:Iholdthesceptre,here,—andlackthecrownalone.

THEANIMALS

(whouptothistimehavebeenmakingallkindsoffantasticmovementstogetherbringacrowntoMEPHISTOPHELESwithgreatnoise.)

ObethousogoodWithsweatandwithbloodThecrowntobelime!

(Theyhandlethecrownawkwardlyandbreakitintotwopieces,withwhichtheyspringaround.)

'Tisdone,letitbe!Wespeakandwesee,Wehearandwerhyme!

FAUST(beforethemirror)

Woe'sme!Ifeartolosemywits.

MEPHISTOPHELES(pointingtotheAnimals)

Myownhead,now,isreallynightosinking.

THEANIMALS

Ifluckyourhits,Andeverythingfits,'Tisthoughts,andwe'rethinking!

FAUST(asabove)

Mybosomburnswiththatsweetvision;Letus,withspeed,awayfromhere!

MEPHISTOPHELES(inthesameattitude)

Onemust,atleast,makethisadmission—They'repoets,genuineandsincere.

(Thecaldron,whichtheSHE-APEhasuptothistimeneglectedtowatch,beginstoboilover:thereensuesagreatflame,whichblazesoutthechimney.TheWITCHcomescareeringdownthroughtheflame,withterriblecries.)

THEWITCH

Ow!ow!ow!ow!Thedamnédbeast—thecursédsow!Toleavethekettle,andsingetheFrau!Accursédfere!

(PerceivingFAUSTandMEPHISTOPHELES.)

Whatisthathere?Whoareyouhere?Whatwantyouthus?Whosneakstous?Thefire-painBurnboneandbrain!

(Sheplungestheskimming-ladleintothecaldron,andscattersflamestowardsFAUST,MEPHISTOPHELES,andtheAnimals.TheAnimalswhimper.)

MEPHISTOPHELES

(reversingthebrush,whichhehasbeenholdinginhishand,andstridingamongthejarsandglasses)

Intwo!intwo!Thereliesthebrew!Thereliestheglass!Thejokewillpass,Astime,foulass!Tothesingingofthycrew.

(AstheWITCHstartsback,fullofwrathandhorror)

Ha!know'stthoume?Abomination,thou!Know'stthou,atlast,thyLordandMaster?WhathindersmefromsmitingnowTheeandthymonkey-spriteswithfelldisaster?Hastforthescarletcoatnoreverence?Dostrecognizenomorethetallcock's-feather?HaveIconcealedthiscountenance?—Musttellmyname,oldfaceofleather?

THEWITCH

Opardon,Sir,theroughsalute!YetIperceivenoclovenfoot;Andbothyourravens,wherearetheynow?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thistime,I'llletthee'scapethedebt;Forsincewetwotogethermet,'Tisverilyfullmanyadaynow.Culture,whichsmooththewholeworldlicks,AlsountotheDevilsticks.ThedaysofthatoldNorthernphantomnowareover:Wherecanstthouhornsandtailandclawsdiscover?And,asregardsthefoot,whichIcan'tspare,intruth,'Twouldonlymakethepeopleshunme;ThereforeI'veworn,likemanyaspindlyyouth,

Falsecalvesthesemanyyearsuponme.

THEWITCH(dancing)

Reasonandsenseforsakemybrain,SinceIbeholdSquireSatanhereagain!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Woman,fromsuchanamerefrain!

THEWITCH

Whyso?Whathasitdonetothee?

MEPHISTOPHELES

It'slongbeenwrittenintheBookofFable;Yet,therefore,nowhitbettermenwesee:TheEvilOnehasleft,theevilonesarestable.SirBaroncallmethou,thenisthemattergood;AcavalieramI,likeothersinmybearing.Thouhastnodoubtaboutmynobleblood:See,here'sthecoat-of-armsthatIamwearing!

(Hemakesanindecentgesture.)

THEWITCH(laughsimmoderately)

Ha!ha!That'sjustyourway,Iknow:Arogueyouare,andyouwerealwaysso.

Myfriend,takeproperheed,Ipray!Tomanagewitches,thisisjusttheway.

THEWITCH

Wherein,Sirs,canIbeofuse?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Giveusagobletofthewell-knownjuice!But,Imustbegyou,oftheoldestbrewage;

Theyearsadoublestrengthproduce.

THEWITCH

Withallmyheart!Now,here'sabottle,Wherefrom,sometimes,Iwetmythrottle,Which,also,nottheslightest,stinks;AndwillinglyaglassI'llfillhim.

(Whispering)

Yet,ifthismanwithoutduepreparationdrinks,Aswellthouknow'st,withinanhour'twillkillhim.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Heisafriendofmine,withwhomitwillagree,Andhedeservesthykitchen'sbestpotation:Come,drawthycircle,speakthineadjuration,Andfillthygobletfullandfree!

THEWITCH

(withfantasticgesturesdrawsacircleandplacesmysteriousarticlestherein;meanwhiletheglassesbegintoring,thecaldrontosound,andmakeamusicalaccompaniment.Finallyshebringsagreatbook,andstationsinthecircletheApes,whoareobligedtoserveasreading-desk,andtoholdthetorches.ShethenbeckonsFAUSTtoapproach.)

FAUST(toMEPHISTOPHELES)

Now,whatshallcomeofthis?thecreaturesantic,Thecrazystuff,thegesturesfrantic,—AlltherepulsivecheatsIview,—Areknowntome,andhated,too.

MEPHISTOPHELES

O,nonsense!That'sathingforlaughter;Don'tbesoterriblysevere!Shejugglesyouasdoctornow,that,after,Thebeveragemayworkthepropercheer.

(HepersuadesFAUSTtostepintothecircle.)

THEWITCH

(beginstodeclaim,withmuchemphasis,fromthebook)

See,thusit'sdone!Maketenofone,Andtwoletbe,Makeeventhree,Andrichthou'Itbe.Casto'erthefour!Fromfiveandsix(Thewitch'stricks)Makesevenandeight,'Tisfinishedstraight!Andnineisone,Andtenisnone.Thisisthewitch'sonce-one's-one!

Shetalkslikeonewhoravesinfever.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thou'lthearmuchmorebeforeweleaveher.'Tisallthesame:thebookIcanrepeat,SuchtimeI'vesquanderedo'erthehistory:AcontradictionthuscompleteIsalwaysforthewise,nolessthanfools,amystery.Theartisoldandnew,forverilyAllageshavebeentaughtthematter,—ByThreeandOne,andOneandThree,ErrorinsteadofTruthtoscatter.Theyprateandteach,andnooneinterferes;Allfromthefellowshipoffoolsareshrinking.Manusuallybelieves,ifonlywordshehears,Thatalsowiththemgoesmaterialforthinking!

THEWITCH(continues)

TheloftyskillOfScience,stillFromallmendeeplyhidden!Whotakesnothought,Tohim'tisbrought,'Tisgivenunsought,unbidden!

Whatnonsenseshedeclaimsbeforeus!Myheadisnightosplit,Ifear:ItseemstomeasifIhearAhundredthousandfoolsinchorus.

MEPHISTOPHELES

OSibylexcellent,enoughofadjuration!Buthitherbringusthypotation,Andquicklyfillthebeakertothebrim!Thisdrinkwillbringmyfriendnoinjuries:Heisamanofmanifolddegrees,Andmanydraughtsareknowntohim.

(TheWITCH,withmanyceremonies,poursthedrinkintoacup;asFAUSTsetsittohislips,alightflamearises.)

Downwithitquickly!Drainitoff!'Twillwarmthyheartwithnewdesire:ArtwiththeDevilhandandglove,Andwiltthoubeafraidoffire?

(TheWITCHbreaksthecircle:FAUSTstepsforth.)

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andnow,away!Thoudar'stnotrest.

THEWITCH

Andmuchgoodmaytheliquordothee!

MEPHISTOPHELES(totheWITCH)

ThywishbeonWalpurgisNightexpressed;WhatboonIhave,shallthenbegivenuntothee.

THEWITCH

Hereisasong,which,ifyousometimessing,You'llfinditofpeculiaroperation.

Come,walkatonce!ArapidoccupationMuststarttheneedfulperspiration,Andthroughthyframetheliquor'spotencefling.ThenobleindolenceI'llteachtheethentotreasure,Andsoonthou'ltbeaware,withkeenestthrillsofpleasure,HowCupidstirsandleaps,onlightandrestlesswing.

Onerapidglancewithinthemirrorgiveme,Howbeautifulthatwoman-form!

MEPHISTOPHELES

No,no!Theparagonofall,believeme,Thousoonshaltsee,aliveandwarm.

(Aside)

Thou'ltfind,thisdrinkthybloodcompelling,EachwomanbeautifulasHelen!

Street

STREET

FAUSTMARGARET(passingby)

Fairlady,letitnotoffendyou,ThatarmandescortIwouldlendyou!

MARGARET

I'mneitherlady,neitherfair,AndhomeIcangowithoutyourcare.

[Shereleasesherself,andexit.

ByHeaven,thegirliswondrousfair!OfallI'veseen,beyondcompare;Sosweetlyvirtuousandpure,Andyetalittlepert,besure!Thelipsored,thecheek'scleardawn,

Sosweetlyvirtuousandpure,andyetalittlepertbesure.

I'llnotforgetwhiletheworldrollson!Howshecastdownhertimideyes,Deepinmyheartimprintedlies:Howshortandsharpofspeechwasshe,Why,'twasarealecstasy!

(MEPHISTOPHELESenters)

Hear,ofthatgirlI'dhavepossession!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Which,then?

Theonewhojustwentby.

MEPHISTOPHELES

She,there?She'scomingfromconfession,Ofeverysinabsolved;forI,Behindherchair,waslisteningnigh.Soinnocentisshe,indeed,Thattoconfessshehadnoneed.Ihavenopowero'ersoulssogreen.

Andyet,she'solderthanfourteen.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Hownow!You'retalkinglikeJackRake,Whoeveryflowerforhimselfwouldtake,Andfanciestherearenofavorsmore,Norhonors,saveforhiminstore;Yetalwaysdoesn'tthethingsucceed.

MostWorthyPedagogue,takeheed!Letnotawordofmorallawbespoken!Iclaim,Itellthee,allmyright;AndifthatimageofdelightRestnotwithinminearmsto-night,Atmidnightisourcompactbroken.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Butthink,thechancesofthecase!Ineed,atleast,afortnight'sspace,Tofindanopportuneoccasion.

HadIbutsevenhoursforall,IshouldnotontheDevilcall,Butwinherbymyownpersuasion.

MEPHISTOPHELES

YoualmostlikeaFrenchmanprate;Yet,pray,don'ttakeitasannoyance!Why,allatonce,exhaustthejoyance?YourblissisbynomeanssogreatAsifyou'duse,togetcontrol,Allsortsoftenderrigmarole,Andkneadandshapehertoyourthought,AsinItaliantales'tistaught.

Withoutthat,Ihaveappetite.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Butnow,leavejestingoutofsight!Itellyou,onceforall,thatspeedWiththisfairgirlwillnotsucceed;Bystormshecannotcapturedbe;Wemustmakeuseofstrategy.

Getmesomethingtheangelkeeps!Leadmethitherwhereshesleeps!Getmeakerchieffromherbreast,—Agarterthatherkneehaspressed!

MEPHISTOPHELES

ThatyoumayseehowmuchI'dfainFurtherandsatisfyyourpain,Wewillnolongerloseaminute;I'llfindherroomto-day,andtakeyouinit.

AndshallIsee—possessher?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Untoaneighborshemustgo,Andmeanwhilethou,alone,maystglowWitheveryhopeoffuturepleasure,Breathingheratmosphereinfullestmeasure.

Canwegothither?

MEPHISTOPHELES

'Tistooearlyyet.

AgiftforherIbidtheeget!

[Exit.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Presentsatonce?That'sgood:he'scertaintogetather!FullmanyapleasantplaceIknow,Andtreasures,buriedlongago:Imust,perforce,lookupthematter.[Exit.

EVENINGASMALL,NEATLYKEPTCHAMBER

MARGARET

(plaitingandbindingupthebraidsofherhair)

I'dsomethinggive,couldIbutsayWhowasthatgentleman,to-day.Surelyagallantmanwashe,Andofanoblefamily;AndmuchcouldIinhisfacebehold,—Andhewouldn't,else,havebeensobold!

MEPHISTOPHELESFAUST

MEPHISTOPHELES

Comein,butgently:followme!

FAUST(afteramoment'ssilence)

Leavemealone,Ibegofthee!

MEPHISTOPHELES(pryingabout)

Noteverygirlkeepsthingssoneat.

FAUST(lookingaround)

Owelcome,twilightsoftandsweet,Thatbreathesthroughoutthishallowedshrine!Sweetpainoflove,bindthouwithfettersfleetTheheartthatonthedewofhopemustpine!HowallaroundasenseimpressesOfquiet,order,andcontent!Thispovertywhatbountyblesses!

Whatblisswithinthisnarrowdenispent!

(Hethrowshimselfintoaleathernarm-chairnearthebed.)

Receiveme,thou,thatinthineopenarmsDepartedjoyandpainwertwonttogather!Howoftthechildren,withtheirruddycharms,Hunghere,aroundthisthrone,wheresatthefather!Perchancemylove,amidthechildishband,GratefulforgiftstheHolyChristmasgaveher,Heremeeklykissedthegrandsire'switheredhand.Ifeel,Omaid!thyverysoulOforderandcontentaroundmewhisper,—Whichleadstheewithitsmotherlycontrol,Theclothuponthyboardbidssmoothlytheeunroll,Thesandbeneaththyfeetmakeswhiter,crisper.Odearesthand,tothee'tisgivenTochangethishutintoalowerheaven!Andhere!

(Heliftsoneofthebed-curtains.)

Whatsweetestthrillisinmyblood!HerecouldIspendwholehours,delaying:HereNatureshaped,asifinsportiveplaying,Theangelblossomfromthebud.Herelaythechild,withLife'swarmessenceThetenderbosomfilledandfair,Andherewaswrought,throughholier,purerpresence,Theformdivinerbeingswear!

AndI?Whatdrewmeherewithpower?HowdeeplyamImoved,thishour!WhatseekI?Whysofullmyheart,andsore?MiserableFaust!Iknowtheenownomore.

Isthereamagicvaporhere?Icame,withlustofinstantpleasure,Andliedissolvedindreamsoflove'ssweetleisure!Arewethesportofeverychangefulatmosphere?

Andif,thismoment,camesheintome,HowwouldIforthefaultatonementrender!Howsmallthegiantloutwouldbe,Proneatherfeet,relaxedandtender!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Bequick!Iseeherthere,returning.

Go!go!Ineverwillretreat.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Hereisacasket,notunmeet,WhichelsewhereIhavejustbeenearning.Here,setitinthepress,withhaste!Iswear,'twillturnherhead,tospyit:SomebaublesIthereinhadplaced,Thatyoumightwinanotherbyit.True,childischild,andplayisplay.

Iknownot,shouldIdoit?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Askyou,pray?

Yourself,perhaps,wouldkeepthebubble?ThenIsuggest,'twerefairandjustTosparethelovelydayyourlust,Andsparetomethefurthertrouble.Youarenotmiserly,Itrust?Irubmyhands,inexpectationtender—

(Heplacesthecasketinthepress,andlocksitagain.)

Nowquick,away!Thesweetyoungmaidentobetray,

Sothatbywishandwillyoubendher;AndyoulookasthoughTothelecture-hallyouwereforcedtogo,—Asifstoodbeforeyou,grayandloath,PhysicsandMetaphysicsboth!Butaway!

[Exeunt.

MARGARET(withalamp)

Itissoclose,sosultry,here!

(Sheopensthewindow)

Andyet'tisnotsowarmoutside.Ifeel,Iknownotwhy,suchfear!—Wouldmothercame!—wherecanshebide?Mybody'schillandshuddering,—I'mbutasilly,fearsomething!

(Shebeginstosingwhileundressing)

TherewasaKinginThule,Wasfaithfultillthegrave,—Towhomhismistress,dying,Agoldengobletgave.

Naughtwastohimmoreprecious;Hedraineditateverybout:Hiseyeswithtearsranover,Asoftashedrankthereout.

Whencamehistimeofdying,Thetownsinhislandhetold,NaughtelsetohisheirdenyingExceptthegobletofgold.

HesatattheroyalbanquetWithhisknightsofhighdegree,

IntheloftyhallofhisfathersIntheCastlebytheSea.

Therestoodtheoldcarouser,Anddrankthelastlife-glow;AndhurledthehallowedgobletIntothetidebelow.

Hesawitplungingandfilling,Andsinkingdeepinthesea:Thenfellhiseyelidsforever,Andnevermoredrankhe!

(Sheopensthepressinordertoarrangeherclothes,andperceivesthecasketofjewels.)

Howcomesthatlovelycasketheretome?Ilockedthepress,mostcertainly.'Tistrulywonderful!Whatcanwithinitbe?Perhaps'twasbroughtbysomeoneasapawn,Andmothergavealoanthereon?Andheretherehangsakeytofit:Ihaveamindtoopenit.Whatisthat?GodinHeaven!WhencecameSuchthings?NeverbeheldIaughtsofair!Richornaments,suchasanobledameOnhighestholidaysmightwear!Howwouldthepearl-chainsuitmyhair?Ah,whomayallthissplendorown?

(Sheadornsherselfwiththejewelry,andstepsbeforethemirror.)

Werebuttheear-ringsmine,alone!Onehasatonceanotherair.Whathelpsone'sbeauty,youthfulblood?Onemaypossessthem,wellandgood;Butnonethemoredootherscare.Theypraiseushalfinpity,sure:Togoldstilltends,

OngolddependsAll,all!Alas,wepoor!

Promenade

PROMENADE

(FAUST,walkingthoughtfullyupanddown.TohimMEPHISTOPHELES.)

MEPHISTOPHELES

Byallloveeverrejected!Byhell-firehotandunsparing!IwishIknewsomethingworse,thatImightuseitforswearing!

Whatailsthee?Whatis'tgripesthee,elf?AfacelikethinebeheldInever.

MEPHISTOPHELES

IwouldmyselfuntotheDevildeliver,IfIwerenotaDevilmyself!

Thyheadisoutoforder,sadly:Itmuchbecomestheetoberavingmadly.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Justthink,thepocketofapriestshouldgetThetrinketsleftforMargaret!Themothersawthem,and,instanter,Asecretdreadbegantohaunther.Keenscenthasshefortaintedair;Shesnuffswithinherbookofprayer,Andsmellseacharticle,toseeIfsacredorprofaneitbe;Soheresheguessed,fromeverygem,Thatnotmuchblessingcamewiththem."Mychild,"shesaid,"ill-gottengood

Ensnaresthesoul,consumestheblood.BeforetheMotherofGodwe'lllayit;Withheavenlymannashe'llrepayit!"ButMargaretthought,withsourgrimace,"Agift-horseisnotoutofplace,And,truly!godlesscannotbeTheonewhobroughtsuchthingstome."Aparsoncame,bythemotherbidden:Hesaw,atonce,wherethegamewashidden,Andvieweditwithafavorstealthy.Hespake:"Thatistheproperview,—Whoovercometh,winnethtoo.TheHolyChurchhasastomachhealthy:Hatheatenmanyalandasforfeit,Andneveryetcomplainedofsurfeit:TheChurchalone,beyondallquestion,Hasforill-gottengoodstherightdigestion."

Ageneralpracticeisthesame,WhichJewandKingmayalsoclaim.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thenbaggedthespangles,chains,andrings,Asifbuttoadstoolswerethethings,Andthankednoless,andthankednomoreThanifasackofnutshebore,—Promisedthemfullestheavenlypay,Anddeeplyedifiedwerethey.

AndMargaret?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Sitsunrestfulstill,Andknowsnotwhatsheshould,orwill;Thinksonthejewels,dayandnight,

Butmoreonhimwhogavehersuchdelight.

Thedarling'ssorrowgivesmepain.Getthouasetforheragain!Thefirstwasnotagreatdisplay.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Oyes,thegentlemanfindsitallchild's-play!

Fixandarrangeittomywill;Andonherneighbortrythyskill!Don'tbeaDevilstiffaspaste,Butgetfreshjewelstohertaste!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yes,graciousSir,inallobedience!

[ExitFAUST.

SuchanenamoredfoolinairwouldblowSun,moon,andallthestarrylegions,Togivehissweetheartadivertingshow.

[Exit.

TheNeighbor'sHouse

THENEIGHBOR'SHOUSE

MARTHA(solus)

Godforgivemyhusband,yetheHasn'tdonehisdutybyme!Offintheworldhewentstraightway,—LeftmelieinthestrawwhereIlay.And,truly,Ididnaughttofrethim:GodknowsIloved,andcan'tforgethim!

(Sheweeps.)

Perhapshe'sevendead!Ah,woe!—HadIacertificatetoshow!

MARGARET(comes)

DameMartha!

MARTHA

Margaret!what'shappenedthee?

MARGARET

Iscarcecanstand,mykneesaretrembling!Ifindabox,thefirstresembling,Withinmypress!Ofebony,—Andthings,allsplendidtobehold,Andricherfarthanweretheold.

MARTHA

Youmustn'ttellittoyourmother!'Twouldgotothepriest,asdidtheother.

MARGARET

Ah,lookandsee—justlookandsee!

MARTHA(adorningher)

O,whatablessedluckforthee!

MARGARET

But,ah!inthestreetsIdarenotbearthem,Norinthechurchbeseentowearthem.

MARTHA

Yetthoucanstoftenthiswaywander,Andsecretlythejewelsdon,Walkupanddownanhour,beforethemirroryonder,—We'llhaveourprivatejoythereon.Andthenachancewillcome,aholiday,When,piecebypiece,canonethethingsabroaddisplay,Achainatfirst,thenotherornament:Thymotherwillnotsee,andstorieswe'llinvent.

MARGARET

Whoevercouldhavebroughtmethingssoprecious?Thatsomething'swrong,Ifeelsuspicious.

(Aknock)

GoodHeaven!Mymothercanthathavebeen?

MARTHA(peepingthroughtheblind)

'Tissomestrangegentleman.—Comein!

(MEPHISTOPHELESenters.)

MEPHISTOPHELES

ThatIsoboldlyintroduceme,Ibegyou,ladies,toexcuseme.

(Stepsbackreverently,onseeingMARGARET.)

ForMarthaSchwerdtleinI'dinquire!

MARTHA

I'mshe:whatdoesthegentlemandesire?

MEPHISTOPHELES(asidetoher)

Itisenoughthatyouareshe:You'veavisitorofhighdegree.PardonthefreedomIhaveta'en,—Willafternoonreturnagain.

MARTHA(aloud)

Ofallthingsintheworld!Justhear—Hetakestheeforalady,dear!

MARGARET

Iamacreatureyoungandpoor:Thegentleman'stookind,I'msure.Thejewelsdon'tbelongtome.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ah,notalonethejewelry!Thelook,themanner,bothbetray—RejoicedamIthatImaystay!

MARTHA

Whatisyourbusiness?Iwouldfain—

MEPHISTOPHELES

IwouldIhadamorecheerfulstrain!Takenotunkindlyitsrepeating:Yourhusband'sdead,andsendsagreeting.

MARTHA

Isdead?Alas,thatheartsotrue!Myhusbanddead!Letmedie,too!

MARGARET

Ah,dearestdame,letnotyourcouragefail!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Hearmerelatethemournfultale!

MARGARET

ThereforeI'dneverlove,believeme!Alosslikethistodeathwouldgrieveme.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Joyfollowswoe,woeafterjoycomesflying.

MARTHA

Relatehislife'ssadclosetome!

MEPHISTOPHELES

InPaduaburied,heislyingBesidethegoodSaintAntony,Withinagravewellconsecrated,Forcool,eternalrestcreated.

MARTHA

Hegaveyou,further,nocommission?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yes,oneofweight,withmanysighs:Threehundredmassesbuy,tosavehimfromperdition!Myhandsareempty,otherwise.

MARTHA

What!Notapocket-piece?nojewelry?Whateveryjourneymanwithinhiswalletspares,Andasatokenwithhimbears,Andratherstarvesorbegs,thanloses?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Madam,itisagrieftome;Yet,onmyword,hiscashwasputtoproperuses.Besides,hispenitencewasverysore,Andhelamentedhisillfortuneallthemore.

MARGARET

Alack,thatmenaresounfortunate!Surelyforhissoul'ssakefullmanyaprayerI'llproffer.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Youwelldeserveaspeedymarriage-offer:Youaresokind,compassionate.

MARGARET

O,no!Asyet,itwouldnotdo.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ifnotahusband,thenabeauforyou!Itisthegreatestheavenlyblessing,Tohaveadearthingforone'scaressing.

MARGARET

Thecountry'scustomisnotso.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Custom,ornot!Ithappens,though.

MARTHA

Continue,pray!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Istoodbesidehisbedofdying.'Twassomethingbetterthanmanure,—Half-rottenstraw:andyet,hediedaChristian,sure,Andfoundthatheavierscorestohisaccountwerelying.Hecried:"Ifindmyconductwhollyhateful!

Toleavemywife,mytrade,inmannersoungrateful!Ah,theremembrancemakesmedie!WouldofmywrongtoherImightbeshriven!"

MARTHA(weeping)

Thedear,goodman!Longsincewasheforgiven.

MEPHISTOPHELES

"Yetshe,Godknows!wasmoretoblamethanI."

MARTHA

Helied!What!Onthebrinkofdeathheslandered?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Inthelastthroeshissenseswandered,IfIsuchthingsbuthalfcanjudge.Hesaid:"Ihadnotimeforplay,forgapingfreedom:Firstchildren,andthenworkforbreadtofeed'em,—Forbread,inthewidestsense,todrudge,Andcouldnoteveneatmyshareinpeaceandquiet!"

MARTHA

Hadhealllove,allfaithforgotteninhisriot?Myworkandworry,dayandnight?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Notso:thememoryofittouchedhimquite.Saidhe:"WhenIfromMaltawentawayMyprayersforwifeandlittleoneswerezealous,AndsuchaluckfromHeavenbefellus,WemadeaTurkishmerchantmanourprey,ThattotheSoldanboreamightytreasure.ThenIreceived,aswasmostfit,Sincebraverywaspaidinfullestmeasure,Mywell-apportionedshareofit."

MARTHA

Say,how?Say,where?Ifburied,didheownit?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Whoknows,now,whitherthefourwindshaveblownit?Afairyoungdamseltookhiminhercare,AsheinNapleswanderedround,unfriended;Andshemuchlove,muchfaithtohimdidbear,Sothathefeltittillhisdayswereended.

MARTHA

Thevillain!Fromhischildrenthieving!EvenallthemiseryonhimcastCouldnotpreventhisshamefulwayofliving!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Butsee!He'sdeadtherefrom,atlast.WereIinyourplace,donotdoubtme,I'dmournhimdecentlyayear,Andforanotherkeep,meanwhile,myeyesaboutme.

MARTHA

Ah,God!anotheronesodearAswasmyfirst,thisworldwillhardlygiveme.Thereneverwasasweeterfoolthanmine,Onlyhelovedtoroamandleaveme,Andforeignwenchesandforeignwine,Andthedamnedthrowofdice,indeed.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Well,well!Thatmighthavedone,however,Ifhehadonlybeenasclever,Andtreatedyourslipswithaslittleheed.Iswear,withthiscondition,too,Iwould,myself,changeringswithyou.

MARTHA

Thegentlemanispleasedtojest.

MEPHISTOPHELES

I'llcutaway,betimes,fromhere:She'dtaketheDevilathisword,Ifear.

(ToMARGARET)

Howfarestheheartwithinyourbreast?

MARGARET

Whatmeansthegentleman?

Sweetinnocent,thouart!

(Aloud.)

Ladies,farewell!

MARGARET

Farewell!

MARTHA

Amoment,erewepart!

I'dliketohavealegalwitness,Where,how,andwhenhedied,tocertifyhisfitness.IrregularwaysI'vealwayshated;Iwanthisdeathintheweeklypaperstated.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yes,mygooddame,apairofwitnessesAlwaysthetruthestablishes.Ihaveafriendofhighcondition,Who'llalsoaddhisdeposition.I'llbringhimhere.

MARTHA

GoodSir,praydo!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andthisyoungladywillbepresent,too?Agallantyouth!hastravelledfar:Ladieswithhimdelightedare.

MARGARET

BeforehimIshouldblush,ashamed.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Beforenokingthatcouldbenamed!

MARTHA

Behindthehouse,inmygarden,then,Thisevewe'llexpectthegentlemen.

AStreet

ASTREET

FAUSTMEPHISTOPHELES

Howisit?underway?andsooncomplete?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ah,bravo!DoIfindyouburning?Well,Margaretsoonwillstillyouryearning:AtNeighborMartha'syou'llthiseveningmeet.Afitterwomanne'erwasmadeToplythepimpandgypsytrade!

Tiswell.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yetsomethingisrequiredfromus.

Oneservicepaystheotherthus.

MEPHISTOPHELES

We'vebuttomakeadepositionvalidThatnowherhusband'slimbs,outstretchedandpallid,AtPaduarest,inconsecratedsoil.

Mostwise!Andfirst,ofcourse,we'llmakethejourneythither?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Sanctasimplicitas!noneedofsuchatoil;Depose,withknowledgeorwithoutit,either!

Ifyou'venaughtbetter,then,I'lltearyourprettyplan!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Now,thereyouare!Oholyman!Isitthefirsttimeinyourlifeyou'redrivenTobearfalsewitnessinacase?OfGod,theworldandallthatinithasaplace,OfMan,andallthatmovesthebeingofhisrace,HaveyounottermsanddefinitionsgivenWithbrazenforehead,daringbreast?And,ifyou'llprobethethingprofoundly,Knewyousomuch—andyou'llconfessitroundly!—AshereofSchwerdtlein'sdeathandplaceofrest?

Thouart,andthouremain'st,asophist,liar.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yes,knewInotmoredeeplythydesire.Forwiltthounot,noloverfairer,PoorMargaretflatter,andensnareher,Andallthysoul'sdevotionswearher?

Andfrommyheart.

MEPHISTOPHELES

'Tisveryfine!

Thineendlesslove,thyfaithassuring,Theonealmightyforceenduring,—Willthat,too,promptthisheartofthine?

Hold!hold!Itwill!—Ifsuchmyflame,AndforthesenseandpowerintenseIseek,andcannotfind,aname;Thenrangewithallmysensesthroughcreation,Cravingthespeechofinspiration,Andcallthisardor,sosupernal,Endless,eternalandeternal,—Isthatadevilishlyinggame?

MEPHISTOPHELES

AndyetI'mright!

Markthis,Ibegofthee!

Andsparemylungshenceforth:whoeverIntendstohavetheright,ifbuthistonguebeclever,

Willhaveit,certainly.Butcome:thefurthertalkingbringsdisgust,

Forthouartright,especiallysinceImust.

Garden

GARDEN

(MARGARETonFAUST'Sarm.MARTHAandMEPHISTOPHELESwalkingupanddown.)

MARGARET

Ifeel,thegentlemanallowsforme,Demeanshimself,andshamesmebyit;AtravellerissousedtobeKindlycontentwithanydiet.IknowtoowellthatmypoorgossipcanNe'erentertainsuchanexperiencedman.

Alookfromthee,aword,moreentertainsThanalltheloreofwisestbrains.

(Hekissesherhand.)

MARGARET

Don'tincommodeyourself!Howcouldyoueverkissit!Itissougly,roughtosee!WhatworkIdo,—howhardandsteadyisit!Motherismuchtooclosewithme.

[Theypass.

MARTHA

Andyou,Sir,travelalways,doyounot?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Alas,thattradeanddutyussoharry!Withwhatapangoneleavessomanyaspot,

Anddaresnotevennowandthentotarry!

MARTHA

Inyoung,wildyearsitsuitsyourways,Thisroundandroundtheworldinfreedomsweeping;Butthencomeontheevildays,Andso,asbachelor,intohisgravea-creeping,Noneeverfoundathingtopraise.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Idreadtoseehowsuchafateadvances.

MARTHA

Then,worthySir,improvebetimesyourchances!

[Theypass.

MARGARET

Yes,outofsightisoutofmind!Yourcourtesyaneasygraceis;Butyouhavefriendsinotherplaces,AndsensiblerthanI,you'llfind.

Trustme,dearheart!whatmencallsensibleIsoftmerevanityandnarrowness.

MARGARET

Howso?

Ah,thatsimplicityandinnocencene'erknowThemselves,theirholyvalue,andtheirspell!Thatmeekness,lowliness,thehighestgracesWhichNatureportionsoutsolovingly—

MARGARET

Soyoubutthinkamoment'sspaceonme,AlltimesI'llhavetothinkonyou,allplaces!

Nodoubtyou'remuchalone?

MARGARET

Yes,forourhouseholdsmallhasgrown,Yetmustbecaredfor,youwillown.Wehavenomaid:Idotheknitting,sewing,sweeping,Thecooking,earlyworkandlate,infact;Andmother,inhernotionsofhousekeeping,Issoexact!Notthatsheneedssomuchtokeepexpensesdown:We,morethanothers,mighttakecomfort,rather:Aniceestatewasleftusbymyfather,Ahouse,alittlegardennearthetown.Butnowmydayshavelessofnoiseandhurry;Mybrotherisasoldier,Mylittlesister'sdead.True,withthechildatroubledlifeIled,YetIwouldtakeagain,andwilling,alltheworry,Soverydearwasshe.

Anangel,iflikethee!

MARGARET

Ibroughtitup,anditwasfondofme.Fatherhaddiedbeforeitsawthelight,Andmother'scaseseemedhopelessquite,Soweakandmiserableshelay;Andsherecovered,then,soslowly,daybyday.Shecouldnotthink,herself,ofgivingThepoorweethingitsnaturalliving;AndsoInurseditallaloneWithmilkandwater:'twasmyown.

Lulledinmylapwithmanyasong,Itsmiled,andtumbled,andgrewstrong.

Thepurestblisswassurelythenthydower.

MARGARET

Butsurely,also,manyawearyhour.Ikeptthebaby'scradlenearMybedatnight:if'tevenstirred,I'dguessit,Andwaking,hear.AndImustnurseit,warmbesidemepressit,Andoft,toquietit,mybedforsake,Anddandlingbackandforththerestlesscreaturetake,Thenatthewash-tubstand,atmorning'sbreak;Andthenthemarketingandkitchen-tending,Dayafterday,thesamething,never-ending.One'sspirits,Sir,arethusnotalwaysgood,Butthenonelearnstorelishrestandfood.

[Theypass.

MARTHA

Yes,thepoorwomenarebadoff,'tistrue:Astubbornbachelorthere'snoconverting.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Itbutdependsuponthelikeofyou,AndIshouldturntobetterwaysthanflirting.

MARTHA

Speakplainly,Sir,haveyounoonedetected?Hasnotyourheartbeenanywheresubjected?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Theproverbsays:One'sownwarmhearthAndagoodwife,aregoldandjewelsworth.

MARTHA

Imean,haveyounotfeltdesire,thoughne'ersoslightly?

MEPHISTOPHELES

I'veeverywhere,infact,beenentertainedpolitely.

MARTHA

Imeanttosay,wereyounottouchedinearnest,ever?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Oneshouldallowone'sselftojestwithladiesnever.

MARTHAAh,youdon'tunderstand!

MEPHISTOPHELES

I'msorryI'msoblind:ButIamsure—thatyouareverykind.

[Theypass.

Andme,thouangel!didstthourecognize,Asthroughthegarden-gateIcame?

MARGARET

Didyounotseeit?Icastdownmyeyes.

Andthouforgiv'stmyfreedom,andtheblameTomyimpertinencebefitting,AstheCathedralthouwertquitting?

MARGARET

Iwasconfused,thelikene'erhappenedme;Noonecouldeverspeaktomydiscredit.Ah,thoughtI,inmyconducthashereadit—Somethingimmodestorunseemlyfree?

HeseemedtohavethesuddenfeelingThatwiththiswench'twereveryeasydealing.Iwillconfess,IknewnotwhatappealOnyourbehalf,here,inmybosomgrew;ButIwasangrywithmyself,tofeelThatIcouldnotbeangrierwithyou.

Sweetdarling!

MARGARET

Waitawhile!

(Sheplucksastar-flower,andpullsofftheleaves,oneaftertheother.)

Shallthatanosegaybe?

MARGARET

No,itisjustinplay.

MARGARET

Go!you'lllaughatme.

(Shepullsofftheleavesandmurmurs.)

Whatmurmurestthou?

MARGARET(halfaloud)

Helovesme—lovesmenot.

Thousweet,angelicsoul!

MARGARET(continues)

Lovesme—not—lovesme—not—(pluckingthelastleaf,shecrieswithfrankdelight:)

Helovesme!

Yes,child!andletthisblossom-wordFortheebespeechdivine!Helovesthee!Ah,know'stthouwhatitmeans?Helovesthee!

(Hegraspsbothherhands.)

MARGARET

I'malla-tremble!

Otremblenot!butletthislook,LetthiswarmclaspofhandsdeclaretheeWhatisunspeakable!Toyieldonewholly,andtofeelaraptureInyielding,thatmustbeeternal!Eternal!—fortheendwouldbedespair.No,no,—noending!noending!

MARTHA(comingforward)

Thenightisfalling.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ay!wemustaway.

MARTHA

I'daskyou,longerheretotarry,Buteviltonguesinthistownhavefullplay.

It'sasifnobodyhadnothingtofetchandcarry,Norotherlabor,Butspyingallthedoingsofone'sneighbor:Andonebecomesthetalk,dowhatsoe'eronemay.Whereisourcouplenow?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Flownupthealleyyonder,

Thewilfulsummer-birds!

MARTHA

Heseemsofherstillfonder.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andsheofhim.Sorunstheworldaway!

AGARDEN-ARBOR

(MARGARETcomesin,concealsherselfbehindthedoor,putsherfingertoherlips,andpeepsthroughthecrack.)

MARGARET

Hecomes!

FAUST(entering)

Ah,rogue!ateasethouart:Ihavethee!(Hekissesher.)

MARGARET

(claspinghim,andreturningthekiss)

Dearestman!Ilovetheefrommyheart.

(MEPHISTOPHELESknocks)

FAUST(stampinghisfoot)

Who'sthere?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Afriend!

Abeast!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Tistimetoseparate.

MARTHA(coming)

Yes,Sir,'tislate.

MayInot,then,uponyouwait?

MARGARET

Mymotherwould—farewell!

Ah,canInotremain?

Farewell!

MARTHA

Adieu!

MARGARET

Andsoontomeetagain!

[ExeuntFAUSTandMEPHISTOPHELES.

MARGARET

DearGod!Howeverisit,suchAmancanthinkandknowsomuch?Istandashamedandinamaze,Andanswer"Yes"toallhesays,Apoor,unknowingchild!andhe—Ican'tthinkwhathefindsinme![Exit.

FORESTANDCAVERN

FAUST(solus)

Spiritsublime,thougav'stme,gav'stmeallForwhichIprayed.NotuntomeinvainHastthouthycountenancerevealedinfire.Thougav'stmeNatureasakingdomgrand,Withpowertofeelandtoenjoyit.ThouNotonlycold,amazedacquaintanceyield'st,Butgrantest,thatinherprofoundestbreastIgaze,asinthebosomofafriend.TheranksoflivingcreaturesthoudostleadBeforeme,teachingmetoknowmybrothersInairandwaterandthesilentwood.Andwhenthestorminforestsroarsandgrinds,Thegiantfirs,infalling,neighborboughsAndneighbortrunkswithcrushingweightbeardown,Andfalling,fillthehillswithhollowthunders,—Thentothecavesecurethouleadestme,Thenshow'stmemineownself,andinmybreastThedeep,mysteriousmiraclesunfold.AndwhentheperfectmoonbeforemygazeComesupwithsoothinglight,aroundmefloatFromeveryprecipiceandthicketdampThesilveryphantomsoftheagespast,Andtempertheausteredelightofthought.

ThatnothingcanbeperfectuntoManInowamconscious.Withthisecstasy,WhichbringsmenearandnearertotheGods,Thougav'stthecomrade,whomInownomoreCandowithout,though,coldandscornful,heDemeansmetomyself,andwithabreath,Aword,transformsthygiftstonothingness.

Withinmybreasthefansalawlessfire,Unwearied,forthatfairandlovelyform:ThusindesireIhastentoenjoyment,Andinenjoymentpinetofeeldesire.

(MEPHISTOPHELESenters.)

MEPHISTOPHELES

Haveyounotledthislifequitelongenough?Howcanafurthertestdelightyou?'Tisverywell,thatonceonetriesthestuff,Butsomethingnewmustthenrequiteyou.

Wouldtherewereotherworkforthee!Toplaguemydayauspiciousthoureturnest.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Well!I'llengagetolettheebe:Thoudarestnottellmesoinearnest.Thelossoftheeweretrulyveryslight,—comradecrazy,rude,repelling:

Onehasone'shandsfullallthedayandnight;Ifwhatonedoes,orleavesundone,isright,Fromsuchafaceasthinethereisnotelling.

Thereis,again,thypropertone!—

Thatthouhastboredme,Imustthankfulbe!

MEPHISTOPHELES

PoorSonofEarth,howcouldstthouthusaloneHaveledthylife,bereftofme?I,foratime,atleast,haveworkedthycure;Thyfancy'sricketsplaguetheenotatall:HadInotbeen,sohadstthou,sure,WalkedthyselfoffthisearthlyballWhyheretocaverns,rockyhollowsslinking,Sit'stthou,as'twereanowla-blinking?Whysuck'st,fromsoddenmossanddrippingstone,Toad-like,thynourishmentalone?Afineway,this,thytimetofill!TheDoctor'sinthybodystill.

Whatfreshandvitalforces,canstthouguess,Springfrommycommercewiththewilderness?But,ifthouhadstthepowerofguessing,Thouwouldstbedevilenoughtogrudgemysoultheblessing.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ablessingdrawnfromsupernaturalfountains!Innightanddewtolieuponthemountains;AllHeavenandEarthinrapturepenetrating;ThyselftoGodhoodhaughtilyinflating;TogrubwithyearningforcethroughEarth'sdarkmarrow,Compressthesixdays'workwithinthybosomnarrow,—Totaste,Iknownotwhat,inhaughtypower,Thineownecstaticlifeonallthingsshower,Thineearthlyselfbehindtheecast,Andthentheloftyinstinct,thus—

(Withagesture:)

atlast,—

Idaren'tsayhow—topluckthefinalflower!

Shameonthee!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yes,thoufindestthatunpleasant!Thouhastthemoralrighttocryme"shame!"atpresent.Onedaresnotthatbeforechasteearsdeclare,Whichchastehearts,notwithstanding,cannotspare;And,onceforall,IgrudgetheenotthepleasureOflyingtothyselfinmoderatemeasure.Butsuchacoursethouwiltnotlongendure;Alreadyartthouo'er-excited,And,ifitlast,wiltsoonbeplightedTomadnessandtohorror,sure.Enoughofthat!Thylovesitslonelyyonder,Byallthingssaddenedandoppressed;Herthoughtsandyearningsseekthee,tenderer,fonder,—mightyloveisinherbreast.Firstcamethypassion'sfloodandpouredaroundherAswhenfrommeltedsnowastreamletoverflows;Thouhasttherewithsofilledanddrownedher,Thatnowthystreamallshallowshows.Methinks,insteadofintheforestslording,ThenobleSirshouldfinditgood,TheloveofthisyoungsillybloodAtoncetosetaboutrewarding.Hertimeismiserablylong;Shehauntsherwindow,watchingcloudsthatstrayO'ertheoldcity-wall,andfaraway."WereIalittlebird!"sorunshersong,Daylong,andhalfnightlong.Nowsheislively,mostlysad,Now,weptbeyondhertears;Thenagainquietsheappears,—Alwayslove-mad.

Serpent!Serpent!

Ha!doItrapthee!

Gettheeawaywiththineoffences,Reprobate!Namenotthatfairestthing,NorthedesireforhersweetbodybringAgainbeforemyhalf-distractedsenses!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Whatwouldstthou,then?Shethinksthatthouartflown;Andhalfandhalfthouart,Iown.

YetamInear,andlovekeepswatchandward;ThoughIwerene'ersofar,itcannotfalter:IenvyeventheBodyoftheLordThetouchingofherlips,beforethealtar.

MEPHISTOPHELES

'Tisverywell!MyenvyoftreposesOnyourtwin-pair,thatfeedamongtheroses.

Away,thoupimp!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yourail,anditisfuntome.TheGod,whofashionedyouthandmaid,PerceivedthenoblestpurposeofHistrade,Andalsomadetheiropportunity.Goon!Itisawoeprofound!'Tisforyoursweetheart'sroomyou'rebound,

Andnotfordeath,indeed.

Whatare,withinherarms,theheavenlyblisses?ThoughIbeglowingwithherkisses,DoInotalwaysshareherneed?Iamthefugitive,allhouselessroaming,Themonsterwithoutairorrest,Thatlikeacataract,downrocksandgorgesfoaming,Leaps,maddened,intotheabyss'sbreast!Andside-wardsshe,withyoungunwakenedsenses,WithinhercabinontheAlpinefieldHersimple,homelylifecommences,Herlittleworldthereinconcealed.AndI,God'shateflungo'erme,Hadnotenough,tothrustThestubbornrocksbeforemeAndstrikethemintodust!SheandherpeaceIyetmustundermine:Thou,Hell,hastclaimedthissacrificeasthine!Help,Devil!throughthecomingpangstopushme;Whatmustbe,letitquicklybe!Letfallonmeherfate,andalsocrushme,—Oneruinwhelmbothherandme!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Againitseethes,againitglows!Thoufool,goinandcomforther!Whensuchaheadasthinenooutletknows,Itthinkstheendmustsoonoccur.Hailhim,whokeepsasteadfastmind!Thou,else,dostwellthedevil-naturewear:NaughtsoinsipidintheworldIfindAsisadevilindespair.

Margaret'sRoom

MARGARET'SROOM

MARGARET

(atthespinning-wheel,alone)

Mypeaceisgone,Myheartissore:Inevershallfindit,Ah,nevermore!

SaveIhavehimnear.Thegraveishere;TheworldisgallAndbitternessall.

MypoorweakheadIsrackedandcrazed;Mythoughtislost,Mysensesmazed.

Toseehim,himonly,AtthepaneIsit;Tomeethim,himonly,ThehouseIquit.

Hisloftygait,Hisnoblesize,Thesmileofhismouth,Thepowerofhiseyes,

AndthemagicflowOfhistalk,theblissIntheclaspofhishand,And,ah!hiskiss!

MybosomyearnsForhimalone;Ah,daredIclasphim,Andhold,andown!

Andkisshismouth,Toheart'sdesire,AndonhiskissesAtlastexpire!

MARTHA'SGARDEN

MARGARETFAUST

MARGARET

Promiseme,Henry!—

WhatIcan!

MARGARET

Howis'twiththyreligion,pray?Thouartadear,good-heartedman,Andyet,Ithink,dostnotinclinethatway.

Leavethat,mychild!Thouknow'stmyloveistender;Forlove,mybloodandlifewouldIsurrender,AndasforFaithandChurch,Igranttoeachhisown.

MARGARET

That'snotenough:wemustbelievethereon.

Mustwe?

MARGARET

WouldthatIhadsomeinfluence!

Then,too,thouhonorestnottheHolySacraments.

Ihonorthem.

MARGARET

Desiringnopossession

'Tislongsincethouhastbeentomassortoconfession.BelievestthouinGod?

Mydarling,whoshalldare

"IbelieveinGod!"tosay?Askpriestorsagetheanswertodeclare,Anditwillseemamockingplay,Asarcasmontheasker.

MARGARET

Thenthoubelievestnot!

Hearmenotfalsely,sweetestcountenance!WhodareexpressHim?AndwhoprofessHim,Saying:IbelieveinHim!Who,feeling,seeing,DenyHisbeing,Saying:IbelieveHimnot!TheAll-enfolding,TheAll-upholding,FoldsandupholdshenotThee,me,Himself?Archesnottheretheskyaboveus?Liesnotbeneathus,firm,theearth?Andrisenot,onusshining,Friendly,theeverlastingstars?LookInot,eyetoeye,onthee,

Andfeel'stnot,throngingToheadandheart,theforce,Stillweavingitseternalsecret,Invisible,visible,roundthylife?Vastasitis,fillwiththatforcethyheart,Andwhenthouinthefeelingwhollyblessedart,Callit,then,whatthouwilt,—CallitBliss!Heart!Love!God!Ihavenonametogiveit!Feelingisallinall:TheNameissoundandsmoke,ObscuringHeaven'sclearglow.

MARGARET

Allthatisfineandgood,tohearitso:Muchthesamewaythepreacherspoke,Onlywithslightlydifferentphrases.

Thesamething,inallplaces,Allheartsthatbeatbeneaththeheavenlyday—Eachinitslanguage—say;ThenwhynotI,inmine,aswell?

MARGARET

Tohearitthus,itmayseempassable;Andyet,somehitchin'ttheremustbeForthouhastnoChristianity.

Dearlove!

MARGARET

I'velongbeengrievedtoseeThatthouartinsuchcompany.

Howso?

MARGARET

Themanwhowiththeegoes,thymate,

Withinmydeepest,inmostsoulIhate.Inallmylifethere'snothingHasgivenmyheartsokeenapangofloathing,Ashisrepulsivefacehasdone.

Nay,fearhimnot,mysweetestone!

MARGARET

Ifeelhispresencelikesomethingill.I'veelse,forall,akindlywill,But,muchasmyhearttoseetheeyearneth,Thesecrethorrorofhimreturneth;AndIthinkthemanaknave,asIlive!IfIdohimwrong,mayGodforgive!

Theremustbesuchqueerbirds,however.

MARGARET

Livewiththelikeofhim,mayInever!Whenonceinsidethedoorcomeshe,Helooksaroundsosneeringly,Andhalfinwrath:Oneseesthatinnothingnointeresthehath:'TiswrittenonhisveryforeheadThatlove,tohim,isathingabhorréd.Iamsohappyonthinearm,Sofree,soyielding,andsowarm,Andinhispresencestifledseemsmyheart.

Forebodingangelthatthouart!

MARGARET

Itovercomesmeinsuchdegree,Thatwheresoe'erhemeetsus,even,IfeelasthoughI'dlostmyloveforthee.Whenheisby,IcouldnotpraytoHeaven.Thatburnswithinmelikeaflame,Andsurely,Henry,'tiswiththeethesame.

There,now,isthineantipathy!

MARGARET

ButImustgo.

Ah,shallthereneverbe

Aquiethour,toseeusfondlyplighted,Withbreasttobreast,andsoultosoulunited?

MARGARET

Ah,ifIonlysleptalone!I'ddrawtheboltsto-night,forthydesire;Butmother'ssleepsolighthasgrown,Andifwewerediscoveredbyher,'Twouldbemydeathuponthespot!

Thouangel,fearitnot!Hereisaphial:inherdrinkButthreedropsofitmeasure,Anddeepestsleepwillonhersensessink.

MARGARET

WhatwouldInot,togivetheepleasure?Itwillnotharmher,whenonetriesit?

If'twould,mylove,wouldIadviseit?

MARGARET

Ah,dearestman,ifbutthyfaceIsee,Iknownotwhatcompelsmetothywill:SomuchhaveIalreadydoneforthee,Thatscarcelymoreisleftmetofulfil.

(EnterMEPHISTOPHELES.)[Exit.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Themonkey!Isshegone?

Hastplayedthespyagain?

MEPHISTOPHELES

I'veheard,mostfully,howshedrewthee.TheDoctorhasbeencatechised,'tisplain;Greatgood,Ihope,thethingwilldothee.ThegirlshavemuchdesiretoascertainIfoneisprimandgood,asancientrulescompel:Iftherehe'sled,theythink,he'llfollowthemaswell.

Thou,monster,wiltnorseenorownHowthispuresoul,offaithsolowly,Solovingandineffable,—ThefaithaloneThathersalvationis,—withscruplesholyPines,lestsheholdaslostthemanshelovessowell!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thou,fullofsensual,super-sensualdesire,Agirlbythenoseisleadingthee.

Abortion,thou,offilthandfire!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andthen,howmasterlyshereadsphysiognomy!WhenIampresentshe'simpressed,sheknowsnothow;Sheinmymaskahiddensensewouldread:ShefeelsthatsurelyI'mageniusnow,—PerhapstheveryDevil,indeed!Well,well,—to-night—?

What'sthattothee?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Yetmydelight'twillalsobe!

AttheFountain

ATTHEFOUNTAIN

MARGARETandLISBETHWithpitchers.

LISBETH

HastnothingheardofBarbara?

MARGARET

No,notaword.Igosolittleout.

LISBETH

It'strue,Sibyllasaid,to-day.She'splayedthefoolatlast,there'snotadoubt.Suchtaking-onofairs!

MARGARET

Howso?

LISBETH

Itstinks!

She'sfeedingtwo,whene'ersheeatsanddrinks.

MARGARET

LISBETH

Andso,atlast,itservesherrightly.Sheclungtothefellowsolongandtightly!

Thatwasapromenading!Atvillageanddanceparading!Asthefirsttheymusteverywhereshine,Andhetreatedheralwaystopiesandwine,Andshemadeato-dowithherfacesofine;Someanandshamelesswasherbehavior,Shetookallthepresentsthefellowgaveher.'Twaskissingandcoddling,onandon!Sonow,attheend,theflowerisgone.

MARGARET

Thepoor,poorthing!

LISBETH

Dostpityher,atthat?

Whenoneofusatspinningsat,Andmother,nights,ne'erletusoutthedoorShesportedwithherparamour.Onthedoor-bench,inthepassagedark,Thelengthofthetimethey'dnevermark.Sonowherheadnomoreshe'lllift,Butdochurch-penanceinhersinner'sshift!

MARGARET

He'llsurelytakeherforhiswife.

LISBETH

He'dbeafool!AbriskyoungbladeHasroom,elsewhere,toplyhistrade.Besides,he'sgone.

MARGARET

Thatisnotfair!

LISBETH

Ifhimshegets,whyletherbeware!Theboysshalldashherwreathonthefloor,Andwe'llscatterchaffbeforeherdoor!

[Exit.

MARGARET(returninghome)

HowscornfullyIoncereviled,Whensomepoormaidenwasbeguiled!MorespeechthananytonguesufficesIcraved,tocensureothers'vices.Blackasitseemed,Iblackenedstill,Andblackeryetwasinmywill;Andblessedmyself,andboastedhigh,—Andnow—alivingsinamI!Yet—allthatdrovemyheartthereto,God!wassogood,sodear,sotrue!

Donjon

DONJON

(Inanicheofthewallashrine,withanimageoftheMaterDolorosa.Potsofflowersbeforeit.)

MARGARET

(puttingfreshflowersinthepots)

Incline,OMaiden,Thousorrow-laden,Thygraciouscountenanceuponmypain!

TheswordThyheartin,Withanguishsmarting,ThoulookestuptowhereThySonisslain!

ThouseesttheFather;Thysadsighsgather,AndbearaloftThysorrowandHispain!

Ah,pastguessing,Beyondexpressing,Thepangsthatwringmyfleshandbone!Whythisanxiousheartsoburneth,Whyittrembleth,whyityearneth,KnowestThou,andThoualone!

Where'erIgo,whatsorrow,Whatwoe,whatwoeandsorrowWithinmybosomaches!Alone,andah!unsleeping,I'mweeping,weeping,weeping,Theheartwithinmebreaks.

Thepotsbeforemywindow,Alas!mytearsdidwet,AsintheearlymorningFortheetheseflowersIset.

WithinmylonelychamberThemorningsunshonered:Isat,inuttersorrow,Alreadyonmybed.

Help!rescuemefromdeathandstain!OMaiden!Thousorrow-laden,InclineThycountenanceuponmypain!

STREETBEFOREMARGARET'SDOOR

VALENTINE(asoldier,MARGARET'Sbrother)

WhenIhavesatatsomecarouse.Whereeachtoeachhisbragallows,AndmanyacomradepraisedtomeHispinkofgirlsrightlustily,Withbrimmingglassthatspilledthetoast,Andelbowsplantedasinboast:Isatinunconcernedrepose,Andheardtheswaggerasitrose.Andstrokingthenmybeard,I'dsay,Smiling,thebumperinmyhand:"Eachwellenoughinherownway.ButisthereoneinallthelandLikesisterMargaret,goodasgold,—Onethattohercanacandlehold?"Cling!clang!"Here'stoher!"wentaroundTheboard:"Hespeaksthetruth!"criedsome;"Inhertheflowero'thesexisfound!"Andalltheswaggerersweredumb.Andnow!—Icouldtearmyhairwithvexation.Anddashoutmybrainsindesperation!Withturned-upnoseeachscampmayfaceme,Withsneersandstingingtauntsdisgraceme,And,likeabankruptdebtorsitting,Achance-droppedwordmaysetmesweating!Yet,thoughIthreshthemalltogether,Icannotcallthemliars,either.

Butwhatcomessneaking,there,toview?IfImistakenot,therearetwo.

Ifhe'sone,letmeathimdrive!Heshallnotleavethespotalive.

FAUSTMEPHISTOPHELES

HowfromthewindowofthesacristyUpwardth'eternallampsendsforthaglimmer,That,lesseningside-wards,faintergrowsanddimmer,Tilldarknessclosesfromthesky!Theshadowsthuswithinmybosomgather.

MEPHISTOPHELES

I'mlikeasentimentaltom-cat,rather,Thatroundthetallfire-ladderssweeps,Andstealthy,then,alongthecopingcreeps:Quitevirtuous,withal,Icome,Alittlethievishandalittlefrolicsome.IfeelineverylimbthepresageForerunningthegrandWalpurgis-Night:Dayafterto-morrowbringsitsmessage,Andonekeepswatchthenwithdelight.

Meanwhile,maynotthetreasurerisenbe,Whichthere,behind,Iglimmeringsee?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Shaltsoonexperiencethepleasure,Toliftthekettlewithitstreasure.Ilatelygavethereinasquint—Sawsplendidlion-dollarsin't.

Notevenajewel,notaring,Todecktherewithmydarlinggirl?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Isaw,amongtherest,athingThatseemedtobeachainofpearl.

That'swell,indeed!ForpainfulisitTobringnogiftwhenherIvisit.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thoushouldstnotfinditsoannoying,Withoutreturntobeenjoying.Now,whiletheskyleadsforthitsstarrythrong,Thou'lthearamasterpiece,noworkcompleter:I'llsingher,first,amoralsong,Thesurer,afterwards,tocheather.

(Singstothecither.)

WhatdostthouhereIndaybreakclear,Kathrinadear,Beforethylover'sdoor?Beware!thebladeLetsinamaid.ThatoutamaidDepartethnevermore!

ThecoaxingshunOfsuchanone!Whenonce'tisdoneGood-nighttothee,poorthing!Love'stimeisbrief:UntonothiefBewarmandlief,Butwiththewedding-ring!

VALENTINE(comesforward)

Whomwiltthoulure?God's-element!Rat-catchingpiper,thou!—perdition!

TotheDevil,first,theinstrument!TotheDevil,then,thecurstmusician!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thecither'ssmashed!Fornothingmore'tisfitting.

VALENTINE

There'syetaskullImustbesplitting!

SirDoctor,don'tretreat,Ipray!Standby:I'lllead,ifyou'llbuttarry:Outwithyourspit,withoutdelay!You'vebuttolunge,andIwillparry.

VALENTINE

Thenparrythat!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Whynot?'tislight.

VALENTINE

That,too!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Ofcourse.

VALENTINE

IthinktheDevilmustfight!

Howisit,then?myhand'salreadylame:

Thrusthome!

VALENTINE(jails)

MEPHISTOPHELES

Nowisthelubbertame!

Butcome,away!'Tistimeforustofly;Fortherearisesnowamurderouscry.Withthepolice'twereeasytocompoundit,Butherethepenalcourtwillsiftandsoundit.

[ExitwithFAUST.

MARTHA(atthewindow)

Comeout!Comeout!

MARGARET(atthewindow)

Quick,bringalight!

MARTHA(asabove)

Theyswearandstorm,theyyellandfight!

PEOPLE

Hereliesonedeadalready—see!

MARTHA(comingfromthehouse)

Themurderers,whitherhavetheyrun?

MARGARET(comingout)

Wholieshere?

PEOPLE

'Tisthymother'sson!

MARGARET

AlmightyGod!whatmisery!

VALENTINE

I'mdying!Thatisquicklysaid,Andquickeryet'tisdone.Whyhowl,youwomenthere?Instead,Comehereandlisten,everyone!

(Allgatheraroundhim)

MyMargaret,see!stillyoungthouart,Butnottheleastbitshrewdorsmart,Thybusinessthustoslight:SothisadviceIbidtheeheed—Nowthatthouartawhoreindeed,Why,beonethen,outright!

MARGARET

Mybrother!God!suchwordstome?

VALENTINE

InthisgameletourLordGodbe!What'sdone'salreadydone,alas!Whatfollowsit,mustcometopass.Withonebegin'stthousecretly,Thensoonwillotherscometothee,Andwhenadozentheehaveknown,Thou'rtalsofreetoallthetown.WhenShameisbornandfirstappears,Sheisinsecretbroughttolight,AndthentheydrawtheveilofnightOverherheadandears;Herlife,infact,they'reloathtospareher.Butlethergrowthandstrengthdisplay,Shewalksabroadunveiledbyday,Yetisnotgrownawhitthefairer.Theugliersheistosight,Themoresheseekstheday'sbroadlight.ThetimeIverilycandiscernWhenallthehonestfolkwillturn

Fromthee,thoujade!andseekprotectionAsfromacorpsethatbreedsinfection.Thyguiltyheartshallthendismaythee.Whentheybutlooktheeintheface:—Shaltnotinagoldenchainarraythee,Noratthealtartakethyplace!Shaltnot,inlaceandribbonsflowing,Makemerrywhenthedanceisgoing!Butinsomecorner,woebetidethee!Amongthebeggarsandcrippleshidethee;Andso,thoughevenGodforgive,Onearthadamnedexistencelive!

MARTHA

CommendyoursoultoGodforpardon,Thatyouyourheartwithslanderharden!

VALENTINE

Thoupimpmostinfamous,bestill!CouldIthywitheredbodykill,'Twouldbring,forallmysinfulpleasure,Forgivenessintherichestmeasure.

MARGARET

Mybrother!ThisisHell'sownpain!

VALENTINE

Itellthee,fromthytearsrefrain!WhenthoufromhonordidstdepartItstabbedmetotheveryheart.NowthroughtheslumberofthegraveIgotoGodasasoldierbrave.

(Dies.)

Cathedral

CATHEDRAL

SERVICE,ORGANandANTHEM.

(MARGARETamongmuchpeople:theEVILSPIRITbehindMARGARET.)

EVILSPIRIT

HOWotherwisewasit,Margaret,Whenthou,stillinnocent,Heretothealtarcam'st,AndfromthewornandfingeredbookThyprayersdidstprattle,Halfsportofchildhood,HalfGodwithinthee!Margaret!Wheretendsthythought?WithinthybosomWhathiddencrime?Pray'stthouformercyonthymother'ssoul,Thatfellasleeptolong,longtorment,andthroughthee?Uponthythresholdwhosetheblood?AndstirrethnotandquickensSomethingbeneaththyheart,ThylifedisquietingWithmostforebodingpresence?

MARGARET

Woe!woe!WouldIwerefreefromthethoughtsThatcrossme,drawinghitherandthitherDespiteme!

CHORUS

Diesira,diesilla,Solvetsoecluminfavilla!(Soundoftheorgan.)

EVILSPIRIT

Wrathtakesthee!Thetrumpetpeals!Thegravestremble!AndthyheartFromashyrestTofierytormentsNowagainrequickened,Throbstolife!

MARGARET

WouldIwereforth!IfeelasiftheorganhereMybreathtakesfromme,MyveryheartDissolvedbytheanthem!

CHORUS

Judexergocumsedebit,Quidquidlatet,adparebit,Nilinultumremanebit.

MARGARET

Icannotbreathe!ThemassypillarsImprisonme!ThevaultedarchesCrushme!—Air!

EVILSPIRIT

Hidethyself!SinandshameStayneverhidden.

Air?Light?Woetothee!

CHORUS

Quidsummisertuncdicturus,Quempatronemrogaturus,CumvixJustussitsecurus

EVILSPIRIT

Theyturntheirfaces,Theglorified,fromthee:Thepure,theirhandstooffer,Shuddering,refusethee!Woe!

CHORUS

Quidsummisertunedicturus?

MARGARET

Neighbor!yourcordial!(Shefallsinaswoon.)

Shefallsinaswoon

Walpurgis-Night

WALPURGIS-NIGHT

THEHARTZMOUNTAINS.

DistrictofSchierkeandElend.

FAUSTMEPHISTOPHELES

MEPHISTOPHELES

DOSTthounotwishabroomstick-steed'sassistance?Thesturdiesthe-goatIwouldgladlysee:Thewaywetake,ourgoalisyetsomedistance.

SolongasinmylegsIfeelthefreshexistence.Thisknottedstaffsufficesme.Whatneedtoshortensotheway?Alongthislabyrinthofvalestowander,Thenclimbtherockyrampartsyonder,Wherefromthefountainflingseternalspray,Issuchdelight,mystepswouldfaindelay.Thespring-timestirswithinthefragrantbirches,Andeventhefir-treefeelsitnow:Shouldthenourlimbsescapeitsgentlesearches?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Inoticenosuchthing,Ivow!'Tiswinterstillwithinmybody:UponmypathIwishforfrostandsnow.Howsadlyrises,incompleteandruddy,Themoon'slonedisk,withitsbelatedglow,Andlightssodimly,that,asoneadvances,Ateverysteponestrikesarockortree!Letus,then,useaJack-o'-lantern'sglances:

Iseeoneyonder,burningmerrily.Ho,there!myfriend!I'lllevythineattendance:Whywastesovainlythyresplendence?Bekindenoughtolightusupthesteep!

WILL-O'-THE-WISP

Myreverence,Ihope,willmeenableTocurbmytemperamentunstable;Forzigzagcourseswearewonttokeep.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Indeed?he'dlikemankindtoimitate!Now,intheDevil'sname,gostraight,OrI'llblowouthisbeing'sflickeringspark!

WILL-O'-THE-WISP

Youarethemasterofthehouse,Imark,AndIshalltrytoserveyounicely.Butthen,reflect:themountain'smagic-madto-day,Andifawill-o'-the-wispmustguideyouontheway,Youmustn'ttakethingstooprecisely.

FAUST,MEPHISTOPHELES,WILL-O'-THE-WISP

(inalternatingsong)

We,itseems,haveenterednewlyInthesphereofdreamsenchanted.Dothybidding,guideustruly,ThatourfeetbeforwardsplantedInthevast,thedesertspaces!Seethemswiftlychangingplaces,Treesontreesbesideustrooping,Andthecragsaboveusstooping,Andtherockysnouts,outgrowing,—Hearthemsnoring,hearthemblowing!O'erthestones,thegrasses,flowingStreamandstreamletseekthehollow.HearInoises?songsthatfollow?

HearItenderlove-petitions?Voicesofthoseheavenlyvisions?Soundsofhope,ofloveundying!Andtheechoes,liketraditionsOfolddays,comefaintandhollow.

Hoo-hoo!Shoo-hoo!NearerhoverJayandscreech-owl,andtheplover,—Aretheyallawakeandcrying?Is'tthesalamanderpushes,Bloated-bellied,throughthebushes?Andtheroots,likeserpentstwisted,Throughthesandandboulderstoiling,Frightus,weirdestlinksuncoilingToentrapus,unresisted:LivingknotsandgnarlsuncannyFeelwithpolypus-antennaeForthewanderer.Miceareflying,Thousand-colored,herd-wisehieingThroughthemossandthroughtheheather!

Andthefire-flieswinkanddarkle,Crowdedswarmsthatsoarandsparkle,Andinwilderingescortgather!

Tellme,ifwestillarestanding,Oriffurtherwe'reascending?Allisturning,whirling,blending,Treesandrockswithgrinningfaces,Wanderinglightsthatspininmazes,Stillincreasingandexpanding!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Graspmyskirtwithheartundaunted!Hereamiddle-peakisplanted,Whenceoneseeth,withamaze,Mammoninthemountainblaze.

HowstrangelyglimmersthroughthehollowsAdrearylight,likethatofdawn!ItsexhalationtracksandfollowsThedeepestgorges,faintandwan.Heresteam,thererollingvaporsweepeth;Hereburnstheglowthroughfilmandhaze:Nowlikeatenderthreaditcreepeth,Nowlikeafountainleapsandplays.Herewindsaway,andinahundredDividedveinsthevalleybraids:There,inacornerpressedandsundered,Itselfdetaches,spreadsandfades.HeregushthesparklesincandescentLikescatteredshowersofgoldensand;—But,see!inalltheirheight,atpresent,Therockyrampartsblazingstand.

<i>Undertheoldribsoftherockretreating</i>

Undertheoldribsoftherockretreating

MEPHISTOPHELES

HasnotSirMammongrandlylightedHispalaceforthisfestalnight?'Tisluckythouhastseenthesight;Theboisterousguestsapproachthatwereinvited.

Howravesthetempestthroughtheair!Withwhatfierceblowsuponmyneck'tisbeating!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Undertheoldribsoftherockretreating,Holdfast,lestthoubehurleddowntheabyssesthere!Thenightwiththemistisblack;Hark!howtheforestsgrindandcrack!Frightened,theowletsarescattered:Hearken!thepillarsareshattered.Theevergreenpalacesshaking!Boughsaregroaningandbreaking,Thetree-trunksterriblythunder,Therootsaretwistingasunder!InfrightfullyintricatecrashingEachontheotherisdashing,Andoverthewreck-strewngorgesThetempestwhistlesandsurges!Hear'stthouvoiceshigherringing?Faraway,ornearersinging?Yes,themountain'ssidealong,Sweepsaninfuriateglamouringsong!

WITCHES(inchorus)

ThewitchesridetotheBrocken'stop,Thestubbleisyellow,andgreenthecrop.Theregathersthecrowdforcarnival:SirUriansitsoverall.

Andsotheygooverstoneandstock;Thewitchshe——-s,and——-sthebuck.

AVOICE

Alone,oldBaubo'scomingnow;Sheridesuponafarrow-sow.

CHORUS

Thenhonortowhomthehonorisdue!DameBaubofirst,toleadthecrew!Atougholdsowandthemotherthereon,Thenfollowthewitches,everyone.

AVOICE

Whichwaycom'stthouhither?

O'ertheIlsen-stone.Ipeepedattheowlinhernestalone:Howshestaredandglared!

BetaketheetoHell!Whysofastandsofell?

Shehasscoredandhasflayedme:Seethewoundsshehasmademe!

WITCHES(chorus)

Thewayiswide,thewayislong:See,whatawildandcrazythrong!Thebroomitscratches,theforkitthrusts,Thechildisstifled,themotherbursts.

WIZARDS(semichorus)

Asdoththesnailinshell,wecrawl:Beforeusgothewomenall.WhentowardstheDevil'sHousewetread,Woman'sathousandstepsahead.

OTHERSEMICHORUS

Wedonotmeasurewithsuchcare:Womaninthousandstepsistheft.Buthowsoe'ershehastenmay,Maninoneleaphasclearedtheway.

VOICE(fromabove)

Comeon,comeon,fromRockyLake!

VOICE(frombelow)

Aloftwe'dfainourselvesbetake.We'vewashed,andarebrightaseveryouwill,Yetwe'reeternallysterilestill.

BOTHCHORUSES

Thewindishushed,thestarshootsby.Thedrearymoonforsakesthesky;Themagicnotes,likesparkonspark,Drizzle,whistlingthroughthedark.

VOICE(frombelow)

Halt,there!Ho,there!

VOICE(fromabove)

Whocallsfromtherockycleftbelowthere?

VOICE(below)

Takeme,too!takeme,too!I'mclimbingnowthreehundredyears,Andyetthesummitcannotsee:AmongmyequalsIwouldbe.

BOTHCHORUSES

Bearsthebroomandbearsthestock,Bearstheforkandbearsthebuck:Whocannotraisehimselfto-nightIsevermorearuinedwight.

HALF-WITCH(below)

SolongIstumble,illbestead,Andtheothersarenowsofarahead!AthomeI'veneitherrestnorcheer,AndyetIcannotgainthemhere.

CHORUSOFWITCHES

Tocheerthewitchwillsalveavail;Aragwillanswerforasail;Eachtroughagoodlyshipsupplies;Hene'erwillfly,whonownotflies.

BOTHCHORUSES

Whenroundthesummitwhirlsourflight,Thenlower,andonthegroundalight;AndfarandwidetheheatherpressWithwitchhood'sswarmsofwantonness!

(Theysettledown.)

MEPHISTOPHELES

Theycrowdandpush,theyroarandclatter!Theywhirlandwhistle,pullandchatter!Theyshine,andspirt,andstink,andburn!Thetruewitch-elementwelearn.Keepclose!orweareparted,inourturn,Whereartthou?

FAUST(inthedistance)

MEPHISTOPHELES

What!whirledsofarastray?

Thenhouse-rightImustuse,andcleartheway.Makeroom!SquireVolandcomes!Room,gentlerabble,room!

Here,Doctor,holdtome:inonejumpwe'llresumeAneasierspace,andfromthecrowdbefree:It'stoomuch,evenforthelikeofme.Yonder,withspeciallight,there'ssomethingshiningclearerWithinthosebushes;I'veamindtosee.Comeon!we'llslipalittlenearer.

SpiritofContradiction!On!I'llfollowstraight.'Tisplannedmostwisely,ifIjudgearight:WeclimbtheBrocken'stopintheWalpurgis-Night,Thatarbitrarily,here,ourselvesweisolate.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Butsee,whatmotleyflamesamongtheheather!Thereisalivelyclubtogether:Insmallercirclesoneisnotalone.

Betterthesummit,Imustown:TherefireandwhirlingsmokeIsee.TheyseektheEvilOneinwildconfusion:Manyenigmastheremightfindsolution.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Butthereenigmasalsoknottedbe.Leavetothemultitudetheirriot!Herewillwehouseourselvesinquiet.Itisanold,transmittedtrade,Thatinthegreaterworldthelittleworldsaremade.Iseestark-nudeyoungwitchescongregate,Andoldones,veiledandhiddenshrewdly:Onmyaccountbekind,nortreatthemrudely!Thetrouble'ssmall,thefunisgreat.Ihearthenoiseofinstrumentsattuning,—Viledin!yetonemustlearntobearthecrooning.

Come,comealong!Itmustbe,Ideclare!I'llgoaheadandintroducetheethere,Thineobligationnewlyearning.Thatisnolittlespace:whatsay'stthou,friend?Lookyonder!thoucanstscarcelyseetheend:Ahundredfiresalongtheranksareburning.Theydance,theychat,theycook,theydrink,theycourt:Nowwhere,justtellme,istherebettersport?

Wiltthou,tointroduceustotherevel,Assumethepartofwizardorofdevil?

MEPHISTOPHELES

I'mmostlyused,'tistrue,togoincognito,Butonagala-dayonemayhisordersshow.TheGarterdoesnotdeckmysuit,Buthonoredandathomeisheretheclovenfoot.Perceiv'stthouyondersnail?Itcometh,slowandsteady;Sodelicatelyitsfeelerspry,Thatithathscentedmealready:Icannotheredisguiseme,ifItry.Butcome!we'llgofromthisfiretoanewer:Iamthego-between,andthouthewooer.

(Tosome,whoaresittingarounddyingembers:)

Oldgentlemen,whyattheoutskirts?Enter!I'dpraiseyouifIfoundyousnuglyinthecentre,Withyouthandrevelroundyoulikeazone:Youeach,athome,arequiteenoughalone.

GENERAL

Say,whowouldputhistrustinnations,Howe'erforthemonemayhaveworkedandplanned?Forwiththepeople,aswithwomen,Youthalwayshastheupperhand.

MINISTER

They'renowtoofarfromwhatisjustandsage.Ipraisetheoldones,notunduly:Whenwewereall-in-all,then,truly,Thenwastherealgoldenage.

PARVENU

Wealsowerenotstupid,either,Andwhatweshouldnot,oftendid;Butnowallthingshavefromtheirbasesslid,Justaswemeanttoholdthemfasttogether.

AUTHOR

Who,now,aworkofmoderatesensewillread?Suchworksareheldasantiquateandmossy;Andasregardstheyoungerfolk,indeed,Theyneveryethavebeensopertandsaucy.

MEPHISTOPHELES

(whoallatonceappearsveryold)

IfeelthatmenareripeforJudgment-Day,NowforthelasttimeI'vethewitches'-hillascended:Sincetotheleesmycaskisdrainedaway,Theworld's,aswell,mustsoonbeended.

HUCKSTER-WITCH

Yegentlemen,don'tpassmethus!Letnotthechanceneglectedbe!Beholdmywaresattentively:Thestockisrareandvarious.Andyet,there'snothingI'vecollected—Noshop,onearth,likethisyou'llfind!—Whichhasnot,once,sorehurtinflictedUpontheworld,andonmankind.Nodagger'shere,thatsetnotbloodtoflowing;Nocup,thathathnotonce,withinahealthyframePouredspeedydeath,inpoisonglowing:Nogems,thathavenotbroughtamaidtoshame;

Nosword,butseveredtiesfortheunwary,Orfrombehindstruckdowntheadversary.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Gossip!thetimesthoubadlycomprehendest:What'sdonehashapped—whathaps,isdone!'Twerebetteriffornoveltiesthousendest:Bysuchalonecanwebewon.

Letmenotlosemyselfinallthispother!Thisisafair,asneverwasanother!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Thewhirlpoolswirlstogetabove:Thou'rtshovedthyself,imaginingtoshove.

Butwhoisthat?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Noteherespecially,TisLilith.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Adam'sfirstwifeisshe.

Bewarethelurewithinherlovelytresses,Thesplendidsoleadornmentofherhair!Whenshesucceedstherewithayouthtosnare,Notsoonagainshefreeshimfromherjesses.

Thosetwo,theoldonewiththeyoungonesitting,They'vedancedalreadymorethanfitting.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Norestto-nightforyoungorold!Theystartanotherdance:comenow,letustakehold!

FAUST(dancingwiththeyoungwitch)

Alovelydreamoncecametome;Ithenbeheldanapple-tree,Andtheretwofairestapplesshone:Theyluredmeso,Iclimbedthereon.

THEFAIRONE

Appleshavebeendesiredbyyou,SincefirstinParadisetheygrew;AndIammovedwithjoy,toknowThatsuchwithinmygardengrow.

MEPHISTOPHELES(dancingwiththeoldone)

Adissolutedreamoncecametome:ThereinIsawacloventree,Whichhada————————;Yet,——as'twas,Ifanciedit.

THEOLDONE

IofferheremybestsaluteUntotheknightwithclovenfoot!Lethima—————prepare,Ifhim—————————doesnotscare.

PROKTOPHANTASMIST

Accursédfolk!Howdareyouventurethus?Hadyounot,longsince,demonstrationThatghostscan'tstandonordinaryfoundation?

Andnowyouevendance,likeoneofus!

THEFAIRONE(dancing)

Whydoeshecome,then,toourball?

FAUST(dancing)

O,everywhereonhimyoufall!Whenothersdance,heweighsthematter:Ifhecan'teverystepbechatter,Then'tisthesameaswerethestepnotmade;Butifyouforwardsgo,hisireismostdisplayed.IfyouwouldwhirlinregulargyrationAshedoesinhisdulloldmill,He'dshow,atanyrate,good-will,—Especiallyifyouheardandheededhishortation.

PROKTOPHANTASMIST

Youstillarehere?Nay,'tisathingunheard!Vanish,atonce!We'vesaidtheenlighteningword.Thepackofdevilsbynorulesisdaunted:Wearesowise,andyetisTegelhaunted.Toclearthefollyout,howhaveIsweptandstirred!Twillne'erbeclean:why,'tisathingunheard!

THEFAIRONE

Thenceasetoboreusatourball!

PROKTOPHANTASMIST

Itellyou,spirits,toyourface,Igivetospirit-despotismnoplace;Myspiritcannotpractiseitatall.

(Thedancecontinues)

Naughtwillsucceed,Isee,amidsuchrevels;YetsomethingfromatourIalwayssave,Andhope,beforemylaststeptothegrave,Toovercomethepoetsandthedevils.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Henowwillseathiminthenearestpuddle;Thesolacethis,whereofhe'smostassured:Andwhenuponhisrumptheleecheshangandfuddle,He'llbeofspiritsandofSpiritcured.

(ToFAUST,whohasleftthedance:)

Whereforeforsakestthouthelovelymaiden,Thatinthedancesosweetlysang?

Ah!inthemidstofittheresprangAredmousefromhermouth—sufficientreason.

MEPHISTOPHELES

That'snothing!Onemustnotsosqueamishbe;Sothemousewasnotgray,enoughforthee.Who'dthinkofthatinlove'sselectedseason?

ThensawI—.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Mephisto,seestthouthere,

Aloneandfar,agirlmostpaleandfair?Shefalterson,herwayscarceknowing,Asifwithfetteredfeetthatstayhergoing.Imustconfess,itseemstomeAsifmykindlyMargaretwereshe.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Letthethingbe!Allthencehaveevildrawn:Itisamagicshape,alifelesseidolon.Suchtoencounterisnotgood:Theirblank,setstarebenumbsthehumanblood,Andoneisalmostturnedtostone.Medusa'staletotheeisknown.

Forsooth,theeyestheyareofonewhom,dying,Nohandwithlovingpressureclosed;ThatisthebreastwhereonIoncewaslying,—Thebodysweet,besidewhichIreposed!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Tismagicall,thoufool,seducedsoeasily!Untoeachmanhislovesheseemstobe.

Thewoe,therapture,soensnareme,ThatfromhergazeIcannottearme!And,strange!aroundherfairestthroatAsinglescarletbandisgleaming,Nobroaderthanaknife-bladeseeming!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Quiteright!ThemarkIalsonote.Herheadbeneathherarmshe'llsometimescarry;TwasPerseusloppedit,heroldadversary.Thoucrav'stthesameillusionstill!Come,letusmountthislittlehill;ThePratershowsnolivelierstir,And,ifthey'venotbewitchedmysense,Iverilyseeatheatre.What'sgoingon?

SERVIBILIS

'Twillshortlyrecommence:

Anewperformance—'tisthelastofseven.Togivethatnumberisthecustomhere:'TwasbyaDilettantewritten,AndDilettantiinthepartsappear.ThatnowIvanish,pardon,Ientreatyou!AsDilettanteIthecurtainraise.

MEPHISTOPHELES

WhenIupontheBlocksbergmeetyou,Ifinditgood:forthat'syourproperplace.

WALPURGIS-NIGHT'SDREAM

OBERONANDTITANIA'sGOLDENWEDDING

INTERMEZZO

MANAGER

SonsofMieding,restto-day!Needlessyourmachinery:Mistyvaleandmountaingray,Thatisallthescenery.

HERALD

Thattheweddinggoldenbe.Mustfiftyyearsberounded:ButtheGoldengivetome,Whenthestrife'scompounded.

OBERON

Spirits,ifyou'rehere,beseen—Showyourselves,delighted!Fairykingandfairyqueen,Theyarenewlyplighted.

ComethPuck,and,lightoflimb,Whisksandwhirlsinmeasure:Comeahundredafterhim,Tosharewithhimthepleasure.

Ariel'ssongisheavenly-pure,Histonesaresweetandrareones:

Thoughuglyfacesheallure,Yethealluresthefairones.

OBERON

Spouses,whowouldfainagree,Learnhowweweremated!Ifyourpairswouldlovingbe,Firstbeseparated!

TITANIA

Ifherwhimsthewifecontrol,Andthemanberateher,TakehimtotheNorthernPole,AndhertotheEquator!

ORCHESTRA.TUTTI.

Fortissimo.

Snoutoffly,mosquito-bill,Andkinofallconditions,Frogingrass,andcricket-trill,—Thesearethemusicians!

Seethebagpipeonourtrack!'Tisthesoap-blownbubble:Heartheschnecke-schnicke-schnackThroughhisnostrilsdouble!

SPIRIT,JUSTGROWINGINTOFORM

Spider'sfootandpaunchoftoad,Andlittlewings—weknow'em!Alittlecreature'twillnotbe,Butyet,alittlepoem.

ALITTLECOUPLE

Littlestepandloftyleap

Throughhoney-dewandfragrance:You'llnevermounttheairysteepWithallyourtrippingvagrance.

INQUISITIVETRAVELLER

Is'tbutmasqueradingplay?SeeIwithprecision?Oberon,thebeauteousfay,Meets,to-night,myvision!

ORTHODOX

Notaclaw,notailIsee!Andyet,beyondacavil,Like"theGodsofGreece,"mustheAlsobeadevil.

NORTHERNARTIST

Ionlyseize,withsketchyair,Someoutlinesofthetourney;YetIbetimesmyselfprepareFormyItalianjourney.

PURIST

Mybadluckbringsmehere,alas!Howroarstheorgylouder!Andofthewitchesinthemass,Butonlytwowearpowder.

YOUNGWITCH

Powderbecomes,likepetticoat,Agrayandwrinklednoddy;SoIsitnakedonmygoat,Andshowastrappingbody.

MATRON

We'vetoomuchtactandpolicyToratewithgibesascolder;

Yet,youngandtenderthoughyoube,Ihopetoseeyoumoulder.

LEADEROFTHEBAND

Fly-snoutandmosquito-bill,Don'tswarmsoroundtheNaked!Frogingrassandcricket-trill,Observethetime,andmakeit!

WEATHERCOCK(towardsoneside)

Societytoone'sdesire!Bridesonly,andthesweetest!Andbachelorsofyouthandfire.Andprospectsthecompletest!

WEATHERCOCK(towardstheotherside)

AndiftheEarthdon'topennowToswallowupeachranter,Why,thenwillImyself,Ivow,Jumpintohellinstanter!

XENIES

Usaslittleinsectssee!Withsharpestnippersflitting,ThatourPapaSatanweMayhonorasisfitting.

HENNINGS

How,incrowdstogethermassed,Theyarejesting,shameless!Theywillevensay,atlast,Thattheirheartsareblameless.

MUSAGETES

Amongthiswitches'revelryHiswayonegladlyloses;And,truly,itwouldeasierbe

ThantocommandtheMuses.

CI-DEVANTGENIUSOFTHEAGE

Theproperfolksone'stalentslaud:Comeon,andnoneshallpassus!TheBlocksberghasasummitbroad,LikeGermany'sParnassus.

INQUISITIVETRAVELLER

Say,who'sthestiffandpompousman?Hewalkswithhaughtypaces:Hesnufflesallhesnufflecan:"HescentstheJesuits'traces."

Bothclearandmuddystreams,formeAregoodtofishandsportin:AndthusthepiousmanyouseeWithevendevilsconsorting.

WORLDLING

Yes,forthepious,Isuspect,Allinstrumentsarefitting;AndontheBlocksbergtheyerectFullmanyaplaceofmeeting.

DANCER

Anewerchorusnowsucceeds!Ihearthedistantdrumming."Don'tbedisturbed!'tis,inthereeds,Thebittern'schangelessbooming."

DANCING-MASTER

HoweachhislegsinnimbletripLiftsup,andmakesaclearance!Thecrookedjump,theheavyskip,Norcarefortheappearance.

GOODFELLOW

Therabblebysuchhateareheld,Tomaimandslaydelightsthem:AsOrpheus'lyrethebrutescompelled,Thebagpipehereunitesthem.

DOGMATIST

I'llnotbeledbyanylureOfdoubtsorcritic-cavils:TheDevilmustbesomething,sure,—Orhowshouldtherebedevils?

IDEALIST

Thisonce,thefancywroughtinmeIsreallytoodespotic:Forsooth,ifIamallIsee,Imustbeidiotic!

REALIST

Thisrackingfussoneveryhand,Itgivesmegreatvexation;And,forthefirsttime,hereIstandOninsecurefoundation.

SUPERNATURALIST

WithmuchdelightIseetheplay,Andgranttothesetheirmerits,SincefromthedevilsIalsomayInferthebetterspirits.

SCEPTIC

Theflametheyfollow,onandon,Andthinkthey'renearthetreasure:ButDevilrhymeswithDoubtalone,SoIamherewithpleasure.

LEADEROFTHEBAND

Frogingreen,andcricket-trill.Suchdilettants!—perdition!Fly-snoutandmosquito-bill,—Eachone'safinemusician!

THEADROIT

Sanssouci,wecalltheclanOfmerrycreaturesso,then;Goa-footnomorewecan,Andonourheadswego,then.

THEAWKWARD

Oncemanyabitwesponged,butnow,Godhelpus!thatisdonewith:Ourshoesarealldancedout,wetrow,We'vebutnakedsolestorunwith.

WILL-O'-THEWISPS

Fromthemarshesweappear,Whereweoriginated;Yetintheranks,atonce,we'rehereAsglitteringgallantsrated.

SHOOTING-STAR

Dartinghitherfromthesky,Instarandfirelightshooting,Cross-wisenowingrassIlie:Who'llhelpmetomyfooting?

THEHEAVYFELLOWS

Room!androundaboutus,room!Troddenarethegrasses:Spiritsalso,spiritscome,Andtheyarebulkymasses.

Enternotsostall-fedquite,

Likeelephant-calvesaboutone!Andtheheaviestweightto-nightBePuck,himself,thestoutone!

IflovingNatureatyourback,OrMind,thewingsuncloses,FollowupmyairytrackTothemountofroses!

ORCHESTRA

pianissimoCloudandtrailingmisto'erheadArenowilluminated:Airinleaves,andwindinreed,Andallisdissipated.

DREARYDAY

AFIELD

FAUSTMEPHISTOPHELES

Inmisery!Indespair!Longwretchedlyastrayonthefaceoftheearth,andnowimprisoned!Thatgracious,ill-starredcreatureshutinadungeonasacriminal,andgivenuptofearfultorments!Tothishasitcome!tothis!—Treacherous,contemptiblespirit,andthouhastconcealeditfromme!—Stand,then,—stand!Rollthedevilisheyeswrathfullyinthyhead!Standanddefymewiththineintolerablepresence!Imprisoned!Inirretrievablemisery!Delivereduptoevilspirits,andtocondemning,unfeelingMan!Andthouhastlulledme,meanwhile,withthemostinsipiddissipations,hastconcealedfrommeherincreasingwretchedness,andsufferedhertogohelplesslytoruin!

<i>Rollthedevilisheyeswrathfullyinthyhead</i>

Rollthedevilisheyeswrathfullyinthyhead

MEPHISTOPHELES

Sheisnotthefirst.

Dog!Abominablemonster!Transformhim,thouInfiniteSpirit!transformthereptileagainintohisdog-shape?inwhichitpleasedhimoftenatnighttoscamperonbeforeme,torollhimselfatthefeetoftheunsuspectingwanderer,andhanguponhisshoulderswhenhefell!Transformhimagainintohisfavoritelikeness,thathemaycrawluponhisbellyinthedustbeforeme,—thatImaytramplehim,theoutlawed,underfoot!Notthefirst!Owoe!woewhichnohumansoulcangrasp,thatmorethanonebeingshouldsinkintothedepthsofthismisery,—thatthefirst,initswrithingdeath-agonyundertheeyesoftheEternalForgiver,didnotexpiatetheguiltofallothers!Themiseryofthissingleonepiercestotheverymarrowofmylife;andthouartcalmlygrinningatthefateofthousands!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Nowwearealreadyagainattheendofourwits,wheretheunderstandingofyoumenrunswild.Whydidstthouenterintofellowshipwithus,ifthoucanstnotcarryitout?Wiltfly,andartnotsecureagainstdizziness?Didwethrustourselvesuponthee,orthouthyselfuponus?

Gnashnotthusthydevouringteethatme?Itfillsmewithhorribledisgust.Mighty,gloriousSpirit,whohastvouchsafedtomeThineapparition,whoknowestmyheartandmysoul,whyfettermetothefelon-comrade,whofeedsonmischiefandglutshimselfwithruin?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Hastthoudone?

Rescueher,orwoetothee!Thefearfullestcursebeupontheeforthousandsofages!

MEPHISTOPHELES

IcannotloosenthebondsoftheAvenger,norundohisbolts.Rescueher?Whowasitthatplungedherintoruin?I,orthou?

(FAUSTlooksaroundwildly.)

Wiltthougraspthethunder?Wellthatithasnotbeengiventoyou,miserablemortals!Tocrushtopiecestheinnocentrespondent—thatisthetyrant-fashionofrelievingone'sselfinembarrassments.

Takemethither!Sheshallbefree!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Andthedangertowhichthouwiltexposethyself?Knowthattheguiltofblood,fromthyhand,stillliesuponthetown!Avengingspiritshoveroverthespotwherethevictimfell,andlieinwaitforthereturningmurderer.

That,too,fromthee?Murderanddeathofaworlduponthee,monster!Takemethither,Isay,andliberateher!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Iwillconveytheethere;andhear,whatIcando!HaveIallthepowerinHeavenandonEarth?Iwillbecloudthejailer'ssenses:getpossessionofthekey,andleadherforthwithhumanhand!Iwillkeepwatch:themagicsteedsareready,Iwillcarryyouoff.Somuchisinmypower.

Upandaway!

OpenField

OPENFIELD

(FAUSTandMEPHISTOPHELESspeedingonwardonblackhorses.)

Whatweavetheythereroundtheraven-stone?

MEPHISTOPHELES

Iknownotwhattheyarebrewinganddoing.

Soaringup,sweepingdown,bowingandbending!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Awitches'-guild.

Theyscatter,devoteanddoom!

MEPHISTOPHELES

On!on!

Dungeon

DUNGEON

(withabunchofkeysandalamp,beforeanirondoor)

Ashudder,longunfelt,comeso'erme;Mankind'scollectedwoeo'erwhelmsme,here.Shedwellswithinthedark,dampwallsbeforeme,Andallhercrimewasadelusiondear!What!Idelaytofreeher?Idread,onceagaintoseeher?On!myshrinkingbutlingersDeathmorenear.

(Hegraspsthelock:thesoundofsingingisheardinside.)

Mymother,theharlot,Whoputmetodeath;Myfather,thevarlet,Whoeatenmehath!Littlesister,sogood,Laidmybonesinthewood,Inthedampmossandclay:ThenwasIabeautifulbirdo'thewood;Flyaway!Flyaway!

FAUST(unlocking)

Shedoesnotdreamherloverlistensnear;Thathetherattlingchain,therustlingstraw,canhear.

(Heenters.)

MARGARET(hidingherselfonthepallet)Woe!woe!Theycome.Odeathofbitterness!

FAUST(whispering)

Hush!hush!Thehouriscomethatfreesthee.

MARGARET(throwingherselfbeforehim)Artthouaman,thenpitymydistress!

FAUSTThycrieswillwaketheguards,andtheywillseizethee!(Hetakesholdofthefetterstounlockthem.)

MARGARET(onherknees)

Who,headsman!untotheesuchpowerOvermecouldgive?Thou'rtcomeformeatmidnight-hour:Havemercyonme,letmelive!Is'tnotsoonenoughwhenmorningchimehasrun?

(Sherises.)

AndIamyetsoyoung,soyoung!AndnowDeathcomes,andruin!I,too,wasfair,andthatwasmyundoing.Mylovewasnear,butnowhe'sfar;Tornliesthewreath,scatteredtheblossomsare.Seizemenotthussoviolently!Spareme!WhathaveIdonetothee?Letmenotvainlyentreatthee!Ineverchanced,inallmydays,tomeetthee!

ShallIoutlivethismisery?

MARGARET

NowamIwhollyinthymight.Butletmesuckle,first,mybaby!Iblisseditallthislivelongnight;Theytook'taway,tovexme,maybe,AndnowtheysayIkilledthechildoutright.AndnevershallIbegladagain.Theysingsongsaboutme!'tisbadofthefolktodoit!

There'sanoldstoryhasthesamerefrain;Whobadethemsoconstrueit?

FAUST(fallinguponhisknees)

Hereliethonewholovestheeever,Thethraldomofthywoetosever.

MARGARET(flingingherselfbesidehim)

Oletuskneel,andcalltheSaintstohideus!Underthestepsbesideus,Thethresholdunder,Hellheavesinthunder!TheEvilOneWithterriblewrathSeekethapathHispreytodiscover!

FAUST(aloud)

Margaret!Margaret!

MARGARET(attentivelylistening)

Thatwasthevoiceofmylover!

(Shespringstoherfeet:thefettersfalloff.)

Whereishe?Iheardhimcallme.Iamfree!Nooneshallenthrallme.TohisneckwillIfly,Onhisbosomlie!Onthethresholdhestood,andMargaret!calling,MidstofHell'showlingandnoisesappalling,Midstofthewrathful,infernalderision,Iknewthesweetsoundofthevoiceofthevision!

'TisI!

MARGARET

'Tisthou!O,sayitonceagain!

(Claspinghim.)

'Tishe!'tishe!Wherenowisallmypain?Theanguishofthedungeon,andthechain?'Tisthou!Thoucomesttosaveme,AndIamsaved!—AgainthestreetIseeWherefirstIlookedonthee;Andthegarden,brightlyblooming,WhereIandMarthawaitthycoming.

FAUST(strugglingtoleave)

Come!Comewithme!

MARGARET

Delay,now!SofainIstay,whenthoudelayest!

(Caressinghim.)

Away,now!Iflongerherethoustayest,Weshallbemadetodearlyrueit.

MARGARET

Kissme!—canstnolongerdoit?Myfriend,soshortatimethou'rtmissing,Andhastunlearnedthykissing?Whyismyheartsoanxious,onthybreast?Whereonceaheaventhyglancesdidcreateme,Aheaventhylovingwordsexpressed,Andthoudidstkiss,asthouwouldstsuffocateme—Kissme!OrI'llkissthee!

(Sheembraceshim.)

Ah,woe!thylipsarechill,Andstill.HowchangedinfashionThypassion!Whohasdonemethisill?

(Sheturnsawayfromhim.)

Come,followme!Mydarling,bemorebold:I'llclaspthee,soon,withwarmthathousand-fold;Butfollownow!'TisallIbegofthee.

MARGARET(turningtohim)

Andisitthou?Thou,surely,certainly?

'TisI!Comeon!

MARGARET

Thouwiltunloosemychain,

Andinthylapwilttakemeonceagain.Howcomesitthatthoudostnotshrinkfromme?—Say,dostthouknow,myfriend,whomthoumak'stfree?

Come!come!Thenightalreadyvanisheth.

MARGARET

MymotherhaveIputtodeath;I'vedrownedthebabyborntothee.Wasitnotgiventotheeandme?Thee,too!—'Tisthou!Itscarcelytruedothseem—Givemethyhand!'Tisnotadream!Thydear,dearhand!—But,ah,'tiswet!Why,wipeitoff!Methinksthatyet

There'sbloodthereon.Ah,God!whathastthoudone?Nay,sheathethyswordatlast!Donotaffrayme!

O,letthepastbepast!Thywordswillslayme!

MARGARET

No,no!Thoumustoutliveus.NowI'lltelltheethegravestogiveus:Thoumustbeginto-morrowTheworkofsorrow!Thebestplacegivetomymother,Thencloseathersidemybrother,Andmealittleaway,Butnottooveryfar,Ipray!Andhere,onmyrightbreast,mybabylay!Nobodyelsewillliebesideme!—Ah,withinthinearmstohideme,Thatwasasweetandagraciousbliss,Butnomore,nomorecanIattainit!Iwouldforcemyselfontheeandconstrainit,Anditseemsthourepellestmykiss:Andyet'tisthou,sogood,sokindtosee!

Ifthoufeel'stitisI,thencomewithme!

MARGARET

Outyonder?

Tofreedom.

MARGARET

Ifthegraveisthere,Deathlyinginwait,thencome!Fromheretoeternalrest:Nofurtherstep—no,no!Thougoestaway!OHenry,ifIcouldgo!

Thoucanst!Justwillit!Openstandsthedoor.

MARGARET

Idarenotgo:there'snohopeanymore.WhyshouldIfly?They'llstillmystepswaylay!Itissowretched,forcedtobegmyliving,Andabadconsciencesharpermiserygiving!Itissowretched,tobestrange,forsaken,AndI'dstillbefollowedandtaken!

I'llstaywiththee.

MARGARET

Bequick!Bequick!Savethyperishingchild!Away!FollowtheridgeUpbythebrook,

Ifthegraveisthere,Deathlyinginwait,thencome!

Overthebridge,Intothewood,

Totheleft,wheretheplankisplacedInthepool!Seizeitinhaste!'Tistryingtorise,'Tisstrugglingstill!Saveit!Saveit!

Recallthywanderingwill!Onestep,andthouartfreeatlast!

MARGARET

Ifthemountainwehadonlypassed!Theresitsmymotheruponastone,—Ifeelanicyshiver!Theresitsmymotheruponastone,Andherheadiswaggingever.Shebeckons,shenodsnot,herheavyheadfallso'er;Shesleptsolongthatshewakesnomore.Sheslept,whilewewerecaressing:Ah,thosewerethedaysofblessing!

Herewordsandprayersarenothingworth;I'llventure,then,tobeartheeforth.

MARGARET

No—letmego!I'llsuffernoforce!Graspmenotsomurderously!I'vedone,else,allthingsfortheloveofthee.

Thedaydawns:Dearest!Dearest!

MARGARET

Day?Yes,thedaycomes,—thelastdaybreaksforme!Mywedding-dayitwastobe!

TellnoonethouhasbeenwithMargaret!Woeformygarland!ThechancesAreover—'tisallinvain!Weshallmeetonceagain,Butnotatthedances!Thecrowdisthronging,nowordisspoken:ThesquarebelowAndthestreetsoverflow:Thedeath-belltolls,thewandisbroken.Iamseized,andbound,anddelivered—Shovedtotheblock—theygivethesign!NowovereachneckhasquiveredThebladethatisquiveringovermine.Dumbliestheworldlikethegrave!

OhadIne'erbeenborn!

MEPHISTOPHELES(appearsoutside)

Off!oryou'relosteremorn.Uselesstalking,delayingandpraying!Myhorsesareneighing:Themorningtwilightisnear.

MARGARET

Whatrisesupfromthethresholdhere?He!he!sufferhimnot!Whatdoeshewantinthisholyspot?Heseeksme!

Thoushaltlive.

MARGARET

JudgmentofGod!myselftotheeIgive.

Come!orI'llleaveherinthelurch,andthee!

MARGARET

ThineamI,Father!rescueme!Yeangels,holycohorts,guardme,Camparound,andfromevilwardme!Henry!Ishuddertothinkofthee.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Sheisjudged!

VOICE(fromabove)

Sheissaved!

Hithertome!

(HedisappearswithFAUST.)

VOICE(fromwithin,dyingaway)

Henry!Henry!

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