DostthoubelieveinGod？
FaustMydarling，whodaressay，Yes，IinGodbelieve？Questionorpriestorsage，andtheySeem，intheansweryoureceive，Tomockthequestioner。
MargaretThenthoudostnotbelieve？
FaustSweetone！mymeaningdonotmisconceive！Himwhodarename？Andwhoproclaim，HimIbelieve？Whothatcanfeel，Hisheartcansteel，Tosay：I
believehimnot？TheAll-embracer，All-sustainer，HoldsandsustainshenotThee，me，himself？LiftsnottheHeavenitsdomeabove？Dothnotthefirm-
setearthbeneathuslie？Andbeamingtenderlywithlooksoflove，Climbnottheeverlastingstarsonhigh？Dowenotgazeintoeachother’seyes？Nature’simpenetrableagencies，Aretheynotthrongingonthyheartandbrain，Viewless，orvisibletomortalken，Aroundtheeweavingtheirmysteriouschain？Fillthencethyheart，howlargesoe’eritbe;Andinthefeelingwhenthouutterlyartblest，Thencallit，whatthouwilt，CallitBliss！Heart！Love！
God！Ihavenonameforit！’Tisfeelingall;NameisbutsoundandsmokeShroudingtheglowofheaven。
MargaretAllthisisdoubtlessgoodandfair;Almostthesametheparsonsays，Onlyinslightlydifferentphrase。
FaustBeneathHeaven’ssunshine，everywhere，Thisistheutteranceofthehumanheart;Eachinhislanguagedoththelikeimpart;ThenwhynotIinmine？
MargaretWhatthusIhearSoundsplausible，yetI’mnotreconciled;There’ssomethingwrongaboutit;muchIfearThatthouartnotaChristian。
FaustMysweetchild！
MargaretAlas！itlonghathsorelytroubledme，Toseetheeinsuchodiouscompany。
FaustHowso？
MargaretThemanwhocomeswiththee，Ihate，Yea，inmyspirit’sinmostdepthsabhor;Ashisloath’dvisage，inmylifebefore，Naughttomyhearte’ergaveapangsogreat。
FaustHimfearnot，mysweetlove！
MargaretHispresencechillsmyblood。TowardsallbesideIhaveakindlymood;Yet，thoughIyearntogazeonthee，IfeelAtsightofhimstrangehorroro’ermesteal;Thathe’savillainmyconviction’sstrong。MayHeavenforgiveme，ifI
dohimwrong！
FaustYetsuchstrangefellowsintheworldmustbe！
MargaretIwouldnotlivewithsuchanoneashe。Ifforamomenthebutenterhere，Helooksaroundhimwithamockingsneer，Andmaliceill-conceal’d;ThathewithnaughtonearthcansympathizeisclearUponhisbrow’tislegiblyrevealed，Thattohisheartnolivingsoulisdear。SoblestIfeel，withinthinearms，Sowarmandhappy，-freefromallalarms;Andstillmyheartdothclosewhenhecomesnear。
FaustForebodingangel！checkthyfear！
MargaretItsoo’ermastersme，thatwhen，Orwheresoe’er，hisstepIhear，Ialmostthink，nomoreIlovetheethen。Besides，whenheisnear，Ine’ercouldpray。
Thiseatsintomyheart;withtheeThesame，myHenry，itmustbe。
FaustThisisantipathy！
MargaretImustaway。
FaustForonebriefhourthenmayIneverrest，Andhearttoheart，andsoultosoulbepressed？
MargaretAh，ifIsleptalone！To-nightTheboltIfainwouldleaveundrawnforthee;
Butthenmymother’ssleepislight，Werewesurprisedbyher，ahme！UponthespotIshouldbedead。
FaustDearangel！there’snocausefordread。Hereisalittlephial，-ifshetakeMixedinherdrinkthreedrops，’twillsteepHernatureinadeepandsoothingsleep。
MargaretWhatdoInotforthydearsake！Toheritwillnotharmfulprove？
FaustShouldIadviseitelse，sweetlove？
MargaretIknownot，dearest，whenthyfaceIsee，Whatdothmyspirittothywillconstrain;AlreadyIhavedonesomuchforthee，Thatscarcelymoretododothnowremain。
（Exit。）
Mephistopheles（enters）
MephistophelesThemonkey！Isshegone？
FaustAgainhastplayedthespy？
MephistophelesOfallthatpass’dI’mwellapprized，Iheardthedoctorcatechised，Andtrusthe’llprofitmuchthereby！FainwouldthegirlsinquireindeedTouchingtheirlover’sfaithandcreed，Andwhetherpiousinthegoodoldway;Theythink，ifpliantthere，ustoohewillobey。
FaustThoumonster，doesnotseethatthisPuresoul，possessedbyardentlove，Fullofthelivingfaith，ToherofblissTheonlypledge，mustholyanguishprove，Holdingthemansheloves，fore-doomedtoendlessdeath！
MephistophelesMostsensual，supersensualist？ThewhileAdamselleadstheebythenose！
FaustOffilthandfireabortionvile！
MephistophelesInphysiognomystrangeskillsheshows;Sheinmypresencefeelssheknowsnothow;Mymaskitseemsahiddensensereveals;ThatI’mageniusshemustneedsallow，ThatI’mtheverydevilperhapsshefeels。Sothento-nightFaustWhat’sthattoyou？
MephistophelesI’vemyamusementinittoo！
AtTheWellMargaretandBessy，withpitchersBessyOfBarbarahastnothingheard？
MargaretIrarelygofromhome，-no，notaword。
Bessy’Tistrue：Sybillatoldmesoto-day！Thatcomesofbeingproud，methinks;
Sheplayedthefoolatlast。
MargaretHowso？
BessyTheysayThattwoshefeedethwhensheeatsanddrinks。
MargaretAlas！
BessyShe’srightlyserved，insooth，Howlongshehungupontheyouth！Whatpromenades，whatjauntstherewere，Todancingboothandvillagefair！Thefirstsheeverywheremustshine，HealwaystreatinghertopastryandtowineOfhergoodlooksshewassovain，Soshamelesstoo，thattoretainHispresents，shedidnotdisdain;SweetwordsandkissescameanonAndthenthevirginflowerwasgone。
MargaretPoorthing！
BessyForsoothdostpityher？Atnight，whenatourwheelswesat，Abroadourmothersne’erwouldletusstir。Thenwithherlovershemustchat，Oronthebenchorintheduskywalk，Thinkingthehourstoobrieffortheirsweettalk;
Herproudheadshewillhavetobow，Andinwhitesheetdopenancenow！
MargaretButhewillsurelymarryher？
BessyNothe！Hewon’tbesuchafool！agallantladLikehim，canroamo’erlandandsea，Besides，he’soff。
MargaretThatisnotfair！
BessyIfsheshouldgethim，’twerealmostasbad！Hermyrtlewreaththeboyswouldtear;Andthenwegirlswouldplaguedhertoo，Forwechopp’dstrawbeforeherdoorwouldstrew！
（Exit。）
Margaret（walkingtowardshome）
HowstoutlyonceIcouldinveigh，Ifapoormaidenwentastray;Notwordsenoughmytonguecouldfind，’Gainstothers’sintospeakmymind！Blackasitseemed，Iblacken’ditstillmore，Andstrovetomakeitblackerthanbefore。
AnddidmyselfsecurelyblessNowmyowntrespassdothappear！Yetah！-
whaturg’dmetotransgress，Godknows，itwassosweet，sodear！
ZwingerEnclosurebetweentheCity-wallandtheGate。
（InthenicheofthewalladevotionalimageoftheMaterdolorosa，withflower-potsbeforeit）
Margaret（puttingfreshflowersinthepots）
Ah，richinsorrow，thou，Stoopthymaternalbrow，Andmarkwithpityingeyemymisery！Theswordinthypiercedheart，Thoudostwithbittersmart，GazeupwardsonthySon’sdeathagony。TothedearGodonhigh，Ascendsthypiteoussigh，Pleadingforhisandthysoremisery。Ah，whocanknowThetorturingwoe，Thepangsthatrackmetothebone？Howmypoorheart，withoutrelief，Tremblesandthrobs，itsyearninggriefThouknowest，thoualone！Ah，wheresoe’erIgo，Withwoe，withwoe，withwoe，Myanguish’dbreastisaching！WhenallaloneIcreep，Iweep，Iweep，Iweep，Alas！myheartisbreaking！Theflower-potsatmywindowWerewetwithtearsofmine，ThewhileIpluck’dtheseblossoms，Atdawntodeckthyshrine！WhenearlyinmychamberShonebrighttherisingmorn，Isatthereonmypallet，Myheartwithanguishtorn。Help！fromdisgraceanddeathdeliverme！Ah！richinsorrow，thou，Stoopthymaternalbrow，Andmarkwithpityingeyemymisery！
Night。StreetBeforeMargaret’sDoorValentine（asoldier，Margaret’sbrother）
Whenseated’mongthejovialcrowd，WheremerrycomradesboastingloudEachnamedwithpridehisfavouritelass，Andinherhonourdrain’dhisglass;
UponmyelbowsIwouldlean，Witheasyquietviewthescene，NorgivemytonguethereinuntilEachswaggeringbladehadtalkedhisfill。ThensmilingI
mybeardwouldstroke，Thewhile，withbrimmingglass，Ispoke;\"Eachtohistaste！-buttomymind，Whereinthecountrywillyoufind，Amaid，asmydearGretchenfair，Whowithmysistercancompare？\"Cling！Clang！sorangthejovialsound！Shoutsofassentwentcirclinground;Prideofhersexisshe！-
criedsome;Thenwerethenoisyboastersdumb。
Andnow！-Icouldtearoutmyhair，Ordashmybrainsoutindespair！Meeveryscurvyknavemaytwit，Withstingingjestandtauntingsneer！LikeskulkingdebtorImustsit，Andsweateachcasualwordtohear！AndthoughI
smash’dthemoneandall，YetthemIcouldnotliarscall。
Whocomesthisway？who’ssneakinghere？IfImistakenot，twodrawnear。
Ifhebeone，haveathim;-wellIwotAliveheshallnotleavethisspot！
Faust。MephistophelesFaustHowfromyonsacristy，athwartthenight，Itsbeamstheever-burningtaperthrows，Whileeverwaning，fadestheglimmeringlight，Asgatheringdarknessdotharounditclose！Sonight-likegloomdothinmybosomreign。
MephistophelesI’mlikeatom-catinathievishvein，Thatupfire-ladderstallandsteep，Androundthewallsdothslylycreep;Virtuouswithal，Ifeel，with，Iconfess，A
touchofthievishjoyandwantonness。ThusthroughmylimbsalreadyburnsThegloriousWalpurgisnight！Afterto-morrowitreturns，Thenwhyonewakes，oneknowsaright！
FaustMeanwhile，thetreasureIseeglimmeringthere，Willitascendintotheopenair？
MephistophelesErelongthouwiltproceedwithpleasure，Toraisethecasketwithitstreasure;
Itookapeep，thereinarestored，Oflion-dollarsarichhoard。
FaustAndnotatrinket？notaring？Wherewithmylovelygirltodeck？
MephistophelesIsawamongthemsomesuchthing，Astringofpearlstograceherneck。
Faust’Tiswell！I’malwaysloathtogo，Withoutsomegiftmylovetoshow。
MephistophelesSomepleasuresgratistoenjoy，Shouldsurelycauseyounoannoy。Whilebrightwithstarstheheavensappear，I’llsingamasterpieceofart：Amoralsongshallcharmherear，Moresurelytobeguileherheart。
（Singstotheguitar。）
Kathrinasay，WhylingeringstayAtdawnofdayBeforeyourlover’sdoor？
Maiden，beware，Norenterthere，Lestforthyoufare，Amaidennevermore。
Maidentakeheed！Reckwellmyrede！Is’tdone，thedeed？Goodnight，youpoor，poorthing！Thespoiler’slies，Hisartsdespise，Noryieldyourprize，Withoutthemarriagering！
Valentine（stepsforward）
Whomareyouluringhere？I’llgiveityou！Accursedrat-catchers，yourstrainsI’llend！First，tothedeviltheguitarI’llsend！Thentothedevilwiththesingertoo！
MephistophelesThepoorguitar！’tisdonefornow。
ValentineYourskullshallfollownext，Itrow！
Mephistopheles（toFaust）
Doctor，standfast！yourstrengthcollect！Beprompt，anddoasIdirect。Outwithyourwhisk，keepclose，Ipray，I’llparry！doyouthrustaway！
ValentineThenparrythat！
MephistophelesWhynot？
ValentineThattoo！
MephistophelesWithease！
ValentineThedevilfightsforyou！Whyhowisthis？myhand’salreadylamed！
Mephistopheles（toFaust）
Thrusthome！
Valentine（falls）
Alas！
MephistophelesThere！Nowthelubber’stamed！Butquick，away！Wemustatoncetakewing;Acryofmurderstrikesupontheear;WiththepoliceIknowmycoursetosteer，Butwiththeblood-ban’tisanotherthing。
Martha（atthewindow）
Without！without！
Margaret（atthewindow）
Quick，bringalight！
Martha（asabove）
Theyrailandscuffle，screamandfight！
PeopleOneliethherealreadydead！
Martha（comingout）
Wherearethemurderers？aretheyfled？
Margaret（comingout）
Wholiethhere？
PeopleThymother’sson。
MargaretAlmightyGod！Iamundone！
ValentineI’mdying-’tisasoon-toldtale，Andsoonerdonethedeed。Why，women，doyehowlandwail？Tomylastwordsgiveheed！（Allgatherroundhim。）MyGretchensee！stillyoungartthou，Artnotdiscreetenough，Itrow，Thoudostthymattersill;Letthisinconfidencebesaid：Sincethouthepathofshamedosttread，Treaditwithrightgoodwill！
MargaretMybrother！God！whatcanthismean？
ValentineAbstain，NordareGod’sholynameprofane！What’sdone，alas，isdoneandpast！Matterswilltaketheircourseatlast;Bystealththoudostbeginwithone，Otherswillfollowhimanon;Andwhenadozentheehaveknown，Thou’ltcommonbetoallthetown。Wheninfamyisnewlyborn，Insecretsheisbroughttolight，AndthemysteriousveilofnightO’erheadandearsisdrawn;Theloathsomebirthmenfainwouldslay;Butsoon，fullgrown，shewaxesbold，Andthoughnotfairertobehold，Withbrazenfrontinsultstheday：Themoreabhorrenttothesight，Themoreshecourtstheday’spurelight。
ThetimealreadyIdiscern，Whentheeallhonestfolkwillspurn，Andshunthyhatedformtomeet，Aswhenacorpseinfectsthestreet。Thyheartwillsinkinblankdespair，Whentheyshalllooktheeintheface！Agoldenchainnomorethou’ltwear！Nornearthealtartakeinchurchthyplace！InfairlacecollarsimplydightThou’ltdancenomorewithspiritslight！Indarksomecornersthouwiltbide，Wherebeggarsvileandcrippleshide，Ande’enthoughGodthycrimeforgive，Onearth，athingaccursed，thou’ltlive！
MarthaYourpartingsoultoGodcommend！Yourdyingbreathinslanderwillyouspend？
ValentineCouldIbutreachthywither’dframe，Thouwretchedbeldame，voidofshame！FullmeasureImighthopetowinOfpardonthenforeverysin。
MargaretBrother！whatagonizingpain！
ValentineItellthee，fromvaintearsabstain！’Twasthydishonourpiercedmyheart，Thyfallthefataldeath-stabgave。Throughthedeath-sleepInowdepartToGod，asoldiertrueandbrave。（dies。）
InTheCathedralService，Organ，andAnthemMargaretamongstanumberofpeopleEvil-SpiritbehindMargaretEvil-SpiritHowdifferent，Gretchen，wasitoncewiththee，Whenthou，stillfullofinnocence，Heretothealtarcamest，Andfromthesmallandwell-conn’dbookDidstlispthyprayer，Halfchildishsport，HalfGodinthyyoungheart！
Gretchen！Whatthoughtsarethine？WhatdeedofshameLurksinthysinfulheart？Isthyprayerutter’dforthymother’ssoul，Whointolong，longtormentsleptthroughthee？Whosebloodisonthythreshold？-Andstirstherenotalready’neaththyheartAnotherquick’ningpulse，thatevennowTorturesitselfandtheeWithitsforebodingpresence？
MargaretWoe！Woe！OhcouldIfreemefromthethoughtsThathither，thither，crowduponmybrain，Againstmywill！
ChorusDiesirae，diesilla，Solvetsaecluminfavilla。
（Theorgansounds。）
Evil-SpiritGrimhorrorseizesthee！Thetrumpetsounds！Thegravesareshaken！AndthyheartFromashyrestFortorturingflamesAnewcreated，Tremblesintolife！
MargaretWouldIwerehence！ItisasiftheorganChokedmybreath，AsifthechoirMeltedmyinmostheart！
ChorusJudexergocumsedebit，Quidquidlatetadparebit，Nilinultumremanebit。
MargaretIfeeloppressed！ThepillarsofthewallImprisonme！ThevaultedroofWeighsdownuponme！-air！
Evil-SpiritWouldsthidethee？sinandshameRemainnothidden！Air！light！Woe’sthee！
ChorusQuidsummisertuncdicturus？Quempatronumrogaturus！Cumvixjustussitsecurus。
Evil-SpiritTheglorifiedtheirfacesturnAwayfromthee！ShudderthepuretoreachTheirhandstothee！Woe！
ChorusQuidsummisertuncdicturusMargaretNeighbour！yoursmellingbottle！
（Sheswoonsaway。）
Walpurgis-NightActfour，sceneone，\"WalpurgisNight\"themefromtheopera\"Faust\"1859，byCharlesGounod。Overtheheather，marshes，meadows，Lightasafeather，Eerieshadows，Airilyflashinglower，higher，flamingandflashing，glowingfire，theyfloat，theyhover，below，above，Infieldsofclover，Inwoodandgrove，Flamesburningbrightly，Raysblazingred，Soulsdriftinglightly，Soulsofthedead。
TheHartzMountains。DistrictofSchierkeandElendFaustandMephistophelesMephistophelesAbroomstickdostthounotatleastdesire？Theroughesthe-goatfainwouldIbestride，Bythisroadfromourgoalwe’restillfarwide。
FaustWhilefreshuponmylegs，solongInaughtrequire，Exceptthisknottystaff。
Beside，Whatbootsittoabridgeapleasantway？Alongthelabyrinthofthesevalestocreep，Thenscaletheserocks，whence，ineternalspray，Adownthecliffsthesilveryfountainsleap：Suchisthejoythatseasonspathslikethese！
Springweavesalreadyinthebirchentrees;E’enthelatepine-grovefeelsherquickeningpowers;Shouldshenotworkwithintheselimbsofours？
MephistophelesNaughtofthisgenialinfluencedoIknow！Withinmealliswintry。FrostandsnowIshouldprefermydismalpathtobound。Howsadly，yonder，withbelatedglowRisestheruddymoon’simperfectround，Sheddingsofaintalight，ateverytreadOne’ssuretostumble’gainstarockortree！AnIgnisFatuusImustcallinstead。Yonderoneburningmerrily，Isee。Holla！myfriend！mayIrequestyourlight？Whyshouldyouflareawaysouselessly？Bekindenoughtoshowusuptheheight！
IgnisFatuusThroughreverence，IhopeImaysubdueThelightnessofmynature;true，Ourcourseisbutazigzagone。
MephistophelesHo！ho！
Somen，forsooth，hethinkstoimitate！Now，inthedevil’sname，foroncegostraight！OroutatonceyourflickeringlifeI’llblow。
IgnisFatuusThatyouaremasterhereisobviousquite;Todoyourwill，I’llcordiallyessay;
Onlyreflect！Thehillismagic-madto-night;Andiftoshowthepathyouchooseameteor’slight，Youmustnotwondershouldwegoastray。
Faust，Mephistopheles，IgnisFatuus（inalternatesong）
Throughthedreamandmagic-sphere，Asitseems，wenowarespeeding;
Honourwin，usrightlyleading，ThatbetimeswemayappearInyonwideanddesertregion！
Treesontrees，astalwartlegion，Swiftlypastusareretreating，Andthecliffswithlowlygreeting;Rockslong-snouted，rowonrow，Howtheysnort，andhowtheyblow！
Throughthestonesandheatherspringing，Brookandbrooklethastebelow;
Harktherustling！Harkthesinging！Hearkentolove’splaintivelays;VoicesofthoseheavenlydaysWhatwehope，andwhatwelove！Likeataleofoldentime，Echo’svoiceprolongsthechime。
To-whit！To-whoo！Itsoundsmorenear;Plover，owlandjayappear，Allawake，around，above？PaunchysalamanderstooPeer，long-limbed，thebushesthrough！And，likesnakes，therootsoftreesCoilthemselvesfromrockandsand，Stretchingmanyawondrousband，Ustofrighten，ustoseize;Fromrudeknotswithlifeembued，Polyp-fangsabroadtheyspread，Tosnarethewanderer！’Neathourtread，Mice，inmyriads，thousand-hued，Throughtheheathandthroughthemoss！Andthefire-flies’glitteringthrong，Wilderingescort，whirlsalong，Hereandthere，ourpathacross。Tellme，standwemotionless，Orstillforwarddowepress？Allthingsrounduswhirlandfly;Rocksandtreesmakestrangegrimaces，Dazzlingmeteorschangetheirplaces，Howtheypuffandmultiply！
MephistophelesNowgraspmydoublet-weatlastAcentralpeakhavereached，whichshows，Ifroundawonderingglancewecast，HowinthemountainMammonglows，FaustHowthroughthechasmsstrangelygleams，Aluridlight，likedawn’sredglow，Pervadingwithitsquiveringbeams，Thegorgesofthegulfbelow！Herevapoursrise，therecloudsfloatby，Herethroughthemistthelightdothshine;
Now，likeafount，itburstsonhigh，Meandersnow，aslenderline;Farreaching，withahundredveins，Herethroughthevalleyseeitglide;Here，whereitsforcethegorgerestrains，Atonceitscatters，farandwide;Anear，likeshowersofgoldensandStrewnbroadcast，sputtersparksoflight：AndmarkyonrockywallsthatstandAblaze，inalltheirtoweringheight！
MephistophelesDothnotSirMammonforthisfeteGrandlyillumehispalace！ThouArtluckytohaveseenit;now，Theboisterousguests，Ifeel，arecomingstraight。
FaustHowthroughtheairthestormdothwhirl！Uponmyneckitstrikeswithsuddenshock。
MephistophelesClingtotheseancientribsofgraniterock，Elsetoyondepthsprofoundityouwillhurl。Amurkyvapourthickensnight。Hark！Throughthewoodsthetempestsroar！Theowletsflitinwildaffright。Hark！Splinter’darethecolumnsthatupboreTheleafypalace，greenforaye：Theshiveredbrancheswhirrandsigh，Yawnthehugetrunkswithmightygroan。Therootsupriven，creakandmoan！Infearfulandentangledfall，Onecrashingruinwhelmsthemall，Whilethroughthedesolateabyss，Sweepingthewreck-strewnprecipice，Theragingstorm-blastshowlandhiss！Aloftstrangevoicesdostthouhear？
Distantnowandnowmorenear？Hark！themountainridgealong，Streametharavingmagic-song！
WitchesAndWizardsChorus-VisionsAndDancesWitches（inchorus）
NowtotheBrockenthewitcheshie，Thestubbleisyellow，thecornisgreen;
Thitherthegatheringlegionsfly，AndsittingaloftisSirUrianseen：O’erstickando’erstonetheygowhirlingalong，Witchesandhe-goats，amotleythrong，VoicesAloneoldBaubo’scomingnow;Sheridesuponafarrowsow。
ChorusHonourtoher，towhomhonourisdue！Forward，DameBaubo！Honourtoyou！Agoodlysowandmotherthereon，Thewholewitchchorusfollowsanon。
VoiceWhichwaydidstcome？
VoiceO’erIlsenstein！ThereIpeep’dinanowlet’snest。Withherbroadeyeshegazedinmine！
VoiceDrivetothedevil，thouhellishpest！Whyridesohard？
VoiceShehasgraz’dmyside，Lookatthewounds，howdeepandhowwide！
Witches（inchorus）
Thewayisbroad，thewayislong;Whatmadpursuit！Whattumultwild！
Scratchesthebesomandstickstheprong;Crush’disthemother，andstifledthechild。
Wizards（halfchorus）
Likehouse-encumber’dsnailwecreep;Whilefaraheadthewomenkeep，Forwhentothedevil’shousewespeed，Byathousandstepstheytakethelead。
TheOtherHalfNotso，preciselydoweviewit;Theywithathousandstepsmaydoit;Butletthemhastenastheycan，Withonelongbound’tisclear’dbyman。
Voices（above）
Comewithus，comewithusfromFelsensee。
Voices（frombelow）
Alofttoyouwewouldmountwithglee！Wewash，andfreefromallstainarewe，Yetbarrenevermoremustbe！
BothChorusesThewindishushed，thestarsgrowpale，Thepensivemoonherlightdothveil;
Andwhirlingon，themagicchoirSputtersforthsparksofdrizzlingfire。
Voice（frombelow）
Stay！stay！
Voice（fromabove）
WhatvoiceofwoeCallsfromthecavern’ddepthsbelow？
Voice（frombelow）
Takemewithyou！Ohtakemetoo！ThreecenturiesIclimbinvain，Andyetcanne’erthesummitgain！TobewithmykindredIamfain。
BothChorusesBroomandpitch-fork，goatandprong，Mountedonthesewewhirlalong;
Whovainlystrivestoclimbto-night，Isevermorealucklesswight！
Demi-Witch（below）
Ihobbleafter，manyaday;Alreadytheothersarefaraway！NorestathomecanIobtainHeretoomyeffortsareinvain！
ChorusofWitchesSalvegivesthewitchesstrengthtorise;Aragforasaildoeswellenough;A
goodlyshipiseverytrough;To-nightwhofliesnot，neverflies。
BothChorusesAndwhenthetopmostpeakweround，Thenalightyeontheground;Theheath’swideregionscoveryeWithyourmadswarmsofwitchery！
（Theyletthemselvesdown。）
MephistoplelesTheycrowdandjostle，whirlandflutter！Theywhisper，babble，twirl，andsplutter！Theyglimmer，sparkle，stinkandflareAtruewitch-element！
Beware！Stickclose！elseweshallseveredbe。Whereartthou？
Faust（inthedistance）
Here！
MephistophelesAlready，whirl’dsofaraway！ThemasterthenindeedIneedsmustplay。Giveground！SquireVolandcomes！Sweetfolk，giveground！Here，doctor，graspme！WithasingleboundLetusescapethisceaselessjar;Evenformetoomadthesepeopleare。Hardbythereshinethsomethingwithpeculiarglare，Yonbrakeallurethme;itisnotfar;Come，comealongwithme！we’llslipinthere。
FaustSpiritofcontradiction！Lead！I’llfollowstraight！’Twaswiselydone，however，torepairOnMay-nighttotheBrocken，andwhenthereByourownchoiceourselvestoisolate！
MephistophelesMark，ofthoseflamesthemotleyglare！Amerryclubassemblesthere。Inasmallcircleoneisnotalone。
FaustI’dratherbeabove，though，Imustown！AlreadyfireandeddyingsmokeI
view;Theimpetuousmillionstothedevilride;Fullmanyariddlewillbethereuntied。
MephistophelesAy！andfullmanyariddletiedanew。Butletthegreatworldraveandriot！
Herewillwehouseourselvesinquiet。Acustom’tisofancientdate，Ourlesserworldswithinthegreatworldtocreate！YoungwitchesthereIsee，nakedandbare，Andoldones，veil’dmoreprudently。Formysakeonlycourteousbe！Thetrouble’ssmall，thesportisrare。OfinstrumentsIhearthecurseddinOnemustgetusedtoit。Comein！comein！There’snownohelpforit。I’llstepbeforeAndintroducingyouasmygoodfriend，Conferonyouoneobligationmore。Howsayyounow？’Tisnosuchpaltryroom;Whyonlylook，youscarcecanseetheend。Ahundredfiresinrowsdispersethegloom;
Theydance，theytalk，theycook，makelove，anddrink：Wherecouldwefindaughtbetter，doyouthink？
FaustTointroduceus，doyoupurposehereAsdeviloraswizardtoappear？
MephistophelesThoughIamwontindeedtostrictincognito，Yetupongala-daysonemustone’sordersshow。NogarterhaveItodistinguishme，Nathlesstheclovenfootdothheregivedignity。Seestthouyondersnail？Crawlingthiswayshehies：Withsearchingfeelers，she，nodoubt，Hathmealreadyscentedout;
Here，evenifIwould，formethere’snodisguise。Fromfiretofire，we’llsaunteratourleisure，Thegallantyou，I’llcaterforyourpleasure。
（Toapartyseatedroundsomeexpiringembers。）
Oldgentleman，apart，whysityemopinghere？Yeinthemidstshouldbeofallthisjovialcheer，Girtroundwithnoiseandyouthfulriot;Athomeonesurelyhasenoughofquiet。
GeneralInnationsputhistrust，whomay，Whate’erforthemonemayhavedone;Forwiththepeople，aswithwomen，theyHonouryourrisingstarsalone！
MinisterNowalltoofartheywanderfromtheright;Ipraisethegoodoldways，tothemIhold，Thenwasthegenuineageofgold，Whenweourselveswereforemostinmen’ssight。
ParvenuNe’erwerewe’mongyourdullardsfound，Andwhatweoughtnot，thattodowerefair;Yetnowareallthingsturningroundandround，Whenonfirmbasiswewouldthemmaintain。
AuthorWho，asarule，atreatisenowwouldcareToread，ofevenmoderatesense？
Asfortherisinggeneration，ne’erHasyouthdisplayedsucharrogantpretence。
Mephistopheles（suddenlyappearingveryold）
SinceforthelasttimeItheBrockenscale，Thatfolkareripefordoomsday，nowonesees;Andjustbecausemycaskbeginstofail，Sothewholeworldisalsoonthelees。
Huckster-WitchStop，gentlemen，norpassmeby，OfwaresIhaveachoicecollection：Prayhonourthemwithyourinspection。Losenothisopportunity！Yetnothinginmyboothyou’llfindWithoutitscounterpartonearth;there’snaught，Whichtotheworld，andtomankind，Hathnotsomedirefulmischiefwrought。Nodaggerhere，whichhathnotflow’dwithblood，Nochalice，whence，intosomehealthyframeHathnotbeenpouredhotpoison’swastingflood。Notrinket，buthathwroughtsomewoman’sshame，Noweaponbuthathcutsomesacredtie，Orfrombehindhathstabb’danenemy。
MephistophelesGossip！Forwareslikethesethetime’sgoneby，What’sdoneispast！what’spastisdone！Withnoveltiesyourboothsupply;Usnoveltiesattractalone。
FaustMaythiswildscenemysensesspare！This，mayintruthbecalledafair！
MephistophelesUpwardtheeddyingconcoursethrong;Thinkingtopush，thyselfartpush’dalong。
FaustWho’sthat，pray？
MephistophelesMarkherwell！That’sLilith。
FaustWho？
MephistophelesAdam’sfirstwife。Ofherrichlocksbeware！Thatcharminwhichshe’sparallel’dbyfew;Wheninitstoilsayouthshedothensnare，Hewillnotsoonescape，Ipromiseyou。
FaustTheresitapair，theoldonewiththeyoung;Alreadytheyhavebravelydancedandsprung！
MephistophelesHerethereisnoreposeto-day。Anotherdancebegins;we’lljoinit，comeaway！
Faust（dancingwiththeyoungone）
Onceafairvisioncametome;ThereinIsawanapple-tree，Twobeauteousapplescharmedmineeyes;Iclimb’dforthwithtoreachtheprize。
TheFairOneApplesstillfondlyyedesire，Fromparadiseithathbeenso。FeelingsofjoymybreastinspireThatsuchtooinmygardengrow。
Mephistopheles（withtheoldone）
Onceaweirdvisioncametome;ThereinIsawariftedtree。Ithada……;
Butasitwasitpleasedmetoo。
TheOldOneIbegmosthumblytosaluteThegallantwiththeclovenfoot！Lethima……
havereadyhere，Ifhea……doesnotfear。
ProctophantasmistAccursedmob！Howdareyethustomeet？HaveInotshownanddemonstratedtoo，Thatghostsstandnotonordinaryfeet？Yethereyedance，asothermortalsdo！
TheFairOne（dancing）
Thenatourball，whatdothhehere？
Faust（dancing）
Oh！Hemusteverywhereappear。Hemustadjudge，whenothersdance;Ifoneachstephissay’snotsaid，Soisthatstepasgoodasnevermade。He’smostannoyed，sosoonasweadvance;Ifyewouldcircleinonenarrowround，Asheinhisoldmill，thendoubtlessheYourdancingwouldapprove，-especiallyIfyeforthwithsalutehimwithrespectprofound！
ProctophantasmistStillhere！whatarrogance！unheardofquite！Vanish;wenowhavefill’dtheworldwithlight！Lawsareunheededbythedevil’shost;Wiseasweare，yetTegelhathitsghost！HowlongatthisconceitI’vesweptwithallmymight，Lostisthelabour：’tisunheardofquite！
TheFairOneCeaseheretoteazeusanymore，Ipray。
ProctophantasmistSpirits，Iplainlytoyourfacedeclare：Nospiritualcontrolmyselfwillbear，Sincemyownspiritcanexertnosway。
（Thedancingcontinues。）
To-night，Isee，Ishallinnaughtsucceed;ButI’mprepar’dmytravelstopursue，Andhope，beforemyfinalstepindeed，Totriumphoverbardsanddevilstoo。
MephistophelesNowinsomepuddlewillhetakehisstation，Suchishismodeofseekingconsolation;Whereleeches，feastingonhisrump，willdrainSpiritsalikeandspiritfromhisbrain。
（ToFaust，whohasleftthedance。）
Butwhythecharmingdamselleave，Ipray，Whotoyouinthedancesosweetlysang？
FaustAh，intheverymiddleofherlay，Outofhermouthasmallredmousetheresprang。
MephistophelesSupposetheredid！Onemustnotbetoonice。’Twaswellitwasnotgrey，letthatsuffice。Who’midhispleasuresforatriflecares？
FaustThensawI
MephistophelesWhat？
FaustMephisto，seestthouthereStandingfaroff，alonechild，paleandfair？Slowfromthespotherdroopingformshetears，Andseemswithshackledfeettomovealong;Iown，withinmethedelusion’strong，ThatshethelikenessofmyGretchenwears。
MephistophelesGazenotuponher！’Tisnotgood！Forbear！’Tislifeless，magical，ashapeofair，Anidol。Suchtomeetwith，bodesnogood;Thatrigidlookofhersdothfreezeman’sblood，Andwell-nighpetrifieshishearttostone：ThestoryofMedusathouhastknown。
FaustAy，verily！acorpse’seyesarethose，Whichtherewasnofondlovinghandtoclose。ThatisthebosomIsofondlypress’d，ThatmysweetGretchen’sform，sooftcaress’d！
MephistophelesDeludedfool！’Tismagic，Ideclare！Toeachshedothhislov’done’simagewear。
FaustWhatbliss！whattorture！vainlyIessayToturnmefromthatpiteouslookaway。HowstrangelydothasinglecrimsonlineAroundthatlovelyneckitscoilentwine，Itshowsnobroaderthanaknife’sbluntedge！
MephistophelesQuiteright。Iseeitalso，andallegeThatshebeneathherarmherheadcanbear，SincePerseuscutitoff-ButyouIswearArecravingforillusionstill！
Comethen，ascendyonlittlehill！AsonthePraterallisgay，Andifmysensesarenotgone，Iseeatheatre，-what’sgoingon？
ServibilisTheyareabouttorecommence;-theplayWillbethelastofseven，andspick-spannew’Tisusualherethatnumbertopresent。Adilettantedidthepieceinvent，Anddilettantiwillenactittoo。Excuseme，gentlemen;tome’sassign’dAsdilettantetoupliftthecurtain。
MephistophelesYouontheBlocksbergI’mrejoicedtofind，That’tisyourmostappropriatesphereiscertain。
Walpurgis-Night’sDreamOrOberonAndTitania’sGoldenWedding-FeastIntermezzoTheTheatreManagerVales，wheremistsstillshiftandplay，Toancienthillssucceeding，Theseourscenes;-sowe，to-day，Mayrest，bravesonsofMieding。
HeraldThatthemarriagegoldenbe，Mustfiftyyearsbeended;Moredearthisfeastofgoldtome，Contentionnowsuspended。
OberonSpirits，ifpresent，gracethescene。Andifwithmeunited，Thengratulatethekingandqueen，Theirtroththusnewlyplighted！
PuckPuckdrawsnearandwheelsabout，Inmazycirclesdancing！Hundredsswellhisjoyousshout，Behindhimstilladvancing。
ArielArielwakeshisdaintyair，Hislyrecelestialstringing。Foolshelureth，andthefair，Withhiscelestialsinging。
OberonWeddedones，wouldyeagree，Wecourtyourimitation：Wouldyefondlyloveaswe，Wecounselseparation。
TitaniaIfhusbandscoldandwiferetort，Thenbearthemfarasunder;Hertotheburningsouthtransport，AndhimtheNorthPoleunder。
TheWholeOrchestra（fortissimo）
FliesandmidgesalluniteWithfrogandchirpingcricket，Ourorchestrathroughoutthenight，Resoundinginthethicket！
（Solo）
Yonderdoththebagpipecome！Itssackanairybubble。Schnick，schnick，schnack，withnasalhum，Itsnotesitdothredouble。
EmbryoSpiritSpider’sfootandmidge’swing，Atoadinformandfeature;Togetherversesitcanstring，Thoughscarcealivingcreature。
ALittlePairTinystepandloftybound，Throughdewandexhalation;Yetripitdeftlyontheground，Butgainnoelevation。
InquisitiveTravellerCanIindeedbelievemyeyes？Is’tnotmeremasquerading？What！Oberoninbeauteousguise，Amongthegroupsparading！
OrthodoxNoclaws，notailtowhiskabout，Tofrightusatourrevel;YetlikethegodsofGreece，nodoubt，Hetoo’sagenuinedevil。
NorthernArtistThesethatI’mhittingoffto-dayAresketchesunpretending;TowardsItalywithoutdelay，MystepsIthinkofbending。
PuristAlas！ill-fortuneleadsmehere，Whereriotstillgrowslouder;And’mongthewitchesgather’dhereButtwoalonewearpowder！
YoungWitchYourpowderandyourpetticoat，Suithags，there’snogainsaying;HenceIsitfearlessonmygoat，Mynakedcharmsdisplaying。
MatronWe’retoowell-bredtosquabblehere，Orinsultbacktorender;Butmayyouwithersoon，mydear，Althoughsoyoungandtender。
LeaderoftheBandNoseofflyandgnat’sproboscis，Throngnotthenakedbeauty！Frogsandcricketsinthemosses，Keeptimeanddoyourduty！
Weathercock（towardsoneside）
WhatcharmingcompanyIviewTogetherherecollected！Gaybachelors，ahopefulcrew。Andbridessounaffected！
Weathercock（towardstheotherside）
UnlessindeedtheyawninggroundShouldopentoreceivethem，Fromthisvilecrew，withsuddenbound，ToHellI’djumpandleavethem。
XenienWithsmallsharpshears，ininsectguiseBeholdusatyourrevel！Thatwemaytender，filial-wise，Ourhomagetothedevil。
HenningsLooknowatyondereagercrew，Hownaivelythey’rejesting！Thattheyhavetenderheartsandtrue，Theystoutlykeepprotesting！
MusagetOneselfamidthiswitcheryHowpleasantlyoneloses;ForwitcheseasieraretomeTogovernthantheMuses！
Ci-devantGeniusoftheAgeWithproperfolkswhenweappear，Noonecanthensurpassus！Keepclose，wideistheBlocksberghereAsGermany’sParnassus。
InquisitiveTravellerHownameyethatstiffformalman，Whostrideswithloftypaces？Hetracksthegamewhere’erhecan，\"HescentstheJesuits’traces。\"
CraneWherewaterstroubledareorclear，TofishIamdelighted;ThuspiousgentlemenappearWithdevilshereunited。
WorldlingBypiouspeople，itistrue，Nomediumisrejected;Conventicles，andnotafew，OnBlocksbergareerected。
DancerAnotherchorusnowsucceeds，Faroffthedrumsarebeating。Bestill！Thebitterns’mongthereedsTheironenotearerepeating。
DancingMasterEachtwirlsaboutandneverstops，Andashecanhefareth。Thecrookedleaps，theclumsyhops，Norforappearancecareth。
FiddlerTotakeeachother’slife，Itrow，Wouldcordiallydelightthem！AsOrpheus’
lyrethebeasts，sonowThebagpipedothunitethem。
DogmatistMyviews，inspiteofdoubtandsneer，Iholdwithstoutpersistence，Inferringfromthedevilshere，Theevilone’sexistence。
IdealistMyeverysenserulesPhantasyWithswayquitetoopotential;SureI’mdementediftheIAloneistheessential。
RealistThisentity’sadreadfulbore，Andcannotchoosebutvexme;Thegroundbeneathmene’erbeforeThustotter’dtoperplexme。
SupernaturalistWellpleasedassembledhereIviewOfspiritsthisprofusion;Fromdevils，touchingangelstoo，Igathersomeconclusion。
ScepticTheignisfatuustheytrackout，Andthinkthey’renearthetreasure。Devilalliterateswithdoubt，HereIabidewithpleasure。
LeaderoftheBandFrogandcricketinthemosses，Confoundyourgasconading！Noseofflyandgnat’sproboscis;Mosttunefulserenading！
TheKnowingOnesSans-souci，sothishostwegreet，Theirjovialhumourshowing;There’snownowalkingonourfeet，Soonourheadswe’regoing。
TheAwkwardOnesInseasonspastwesnatch’d，’tistrue，Sometit-bitsbyourcunning;Ourshoes，alas，arenowdancedthrough，Onourbaresoleswe’rerunning。
Will-o’-the-WispsFrommarshybogswesprangtolight，Yetherebeholdusdancing;Thegayestgallantsofthenight，Inglitt’ringrowsadvancing。
ShootingStarWithrapidmotionfromonhigh，Ishotinstarrysplendour;NowprostrateonthegrassIlie;Whoaidwillkindlyrender？
TheMassiveOnesRoom！wheelround！They’recominglo！Downsinkthebendinggrasses。
Thoughspirits，yettheirlimbs，weknow，Arehugesubstantialmasses。
PuckDon’tstampsoheavily，Ipray;Likeelephantsyou’retreading！And’mongtheelvesbePuckto-day，Thestoutestatthewedding！
ArielIfnatureboon，orsubtlesprite，Endowyoursoulwithpinions;Thenfollowtoyonrosyheight，Throughether’scalmdominions！
Orchestra（pianissimo）
DriftingcloudandmistywreathesArefill’dwithlightelysian;O’erreedandleafthezephyrbreathesSofadesthefairyvision！
AGloomyDay。APlainFaustandMephistophelesFaustInmisery！despairing！longwanderingpitifullyonthefaceoftheearthandnowimprisoned！Thisgentlehaplesscreature，immuredinthedungeonasamalefactorandreservedforhorridtortures！Thatitshouldcometothis！Tothis！-Perfidious，worthlessspirit，andthisthouhastconcealedfromme！
Stand！ay，stand！rollinmaliciousragethyfiendisheyes！Standandbravemewiththineinsupportablepresence！Imprisoned！Inhopelessmisery！Deliveredovertothepowerofevilspiritsandthejudgmentofunpityinghumanity！Andme，thewhile，thouwertlullingwithtastelessdissipations，concealingfrommehergrowinganguish，andleavinghertoperishwithouthelp！
MephistophelesSheisnotthefirst。
FaustHound！Execrablemonster！-Backwithhim，ohthouinfinitespirit！backwiththereptileintohisdog’sshape，inwhichitwashiswonttoscamperbeforemeateventide，torollbeforethefeetoftheharmlesswanderer，andtofastenonhisshoulderswhenhefell！Changehimagainintohisfavouriteshape，thathemaycrouchonhisbellybeforemeinthedust，whilstIspurnhimwithmyfoot，thereprobate！-Notthefirst！-Woe！Woe！Bynohumansoulisitconceivable，thatmorethanonehumancreaturehaseversunkintoadepthofwretchednesslikethis，orthatthefirstinherwrithingdeathagonyshouldnothaveatonedinthesightofall-pardoningHeavenfortheguiltofalltherest！
Themiseryofthisonepiercesmetotheverymarrow，andharrowsupmysoul;thouartgrinningcalmlyoverthedoomofthousands！
MephistophelesNowweareonceagainatourwit’send，justwherethereasonofyoumortalssnaps！Whydostthouseekourfellowship，ifthoucanstnotgothroughwithit？Wiltfly，andartnotproofagainstdizziness？Didweforceourselvesonthee，orthouonus？
FaustCeasethustognashthyravenousfangsatme！Iloathethee！-Greatandgloriousspirit，thouwhodidstvouchsafetorevealthyselfuntome，thouwhodostknowmyveryheartandsoul，whyhastthoulinkedmewiththisbaseassociate，whofeedsonmischiefandrevelsindestruction？
MephistophelesHastdone？
FaustSaveher！-orwoetothee！Thedirestofcursesontheeforthousandsofyears！
MephistophelesIcannotloosethebandsoftheavenger，norwithdrawhisbolts-Saveher！-
Whowasitplungedherintoperdition？Iorthou？
（Faustlookswildlyaround。）
MephistophelesWould’stgraspthethunder？Wellforyou，poormortals，that’tisnotyourstowield！Tosmitetoatomsthebeinghoweverinnocent，whoobstructshispath，suchisthetyrant’sfashionofrelievinghimselfindifficulties！
FaustConveymethither！Sheshallbefree！
MephistophelesAndthedangertowhichthoudostexposethyself？Know，theguiltofblood，shedbythyhand，liesyetuponthetown。Overtheplacewherefellthemurderedone，avengingspiritshoverandwatchforthereturningmurderer。
FaustThistoofromthee？Thedeathanddownfallofaworldbeonthee，monster！
Conductmethither，Isay，andsetherfree！
MephistophelesIwillconductthee。AndwhatIcando，-hear！HaveIallpowerinheavenanduponearth！I’llcloudthesensesofthewarder，-dothoupossessthyselfofthekeysandleadherforthwithhumanhand！Iwillkeepwatch！Themagicsteedsarewaiting，Ibeartheeoff。Thusmuchisinmypower。
FaustUpandaway！
Night。OpenCountryFaust。Mephistopheles（Rushingalongonblackhorses）
FaustWhatweavetheyyonderroundtheRavenstone？
MephistophelesIknownotwhattheyshapeandbrew。
FaustThey’resoaring，swooping，bending，stooping。
MephistophelesAwitche’spack。
FaustTheycharm，theystrew。
MephistophelesOn！On！
DungeonFaust（withabunchofkeysandalampbeforeasmallirondoor）
Afearunwontedo’ermyspiritfalls;Man’sconcentratedwoeo’erwhelmsmehere！Shedwellsimmur’dwithinthesedrippingwalls;Heronlytrespassadelusiondear！Thoulingerestatthefataldoor，Thoudread’sttoseeherfaceoncemore？On！Whilethoudalliest，drawsherdeath-hournear。
（Heseizesthelock。Singingwithin。）
Mymother，theharlot，Shetookmeandslew！Myfather，thescoundrel，Hatheatenmetoo！MysweetlittlesisterHathallmyboneslaid，WheresoftbreezeswhisperAllinthecoolshade！
ThenbecameIawood-bird，andsangonthespray，Flyaway！littlebird，flyaway！flyaway！
Faust（openingthelock）
Ah！sheforebodesnotthatherlover’snear，Theclankingchains，therustlingstraw，tohear。
（Heenters。）
DungeonScene：DungeonscenewithMephistopheles，Faust，andMargaret。
LithographbyEugeneDelacroix。]
Margaret（hidingherfaceinthebedofstraw）
Woe！woe！theycome！onbitter’tistodie！
Faust（softly）
Hush！hush！bestill！Icometosettheefree！
Margaret（throwingherselfathisfeet）
Ifthouarthuman，feelmymisery！
FaustThouwiltawakethejailorwiththycry！
（Hegraspsthechainstounlockthem。）
Margaret（onherknees）
Who，headsman，untotheethispowerO’ermecouldgive？Thoucom’stformeatmidnight-hour。Bemerciful，andletmelive！Ismorrow’sdawnnottimeenough？（Shestandsup。）
I’mstillsoyoung，soyoungAndmustsoearlydie！FairwasItoo，andthatwasmyundoing。Myloveisnowafar，hethenwasnigh;Tornliesthegarland，thefairblossomsstrew’d。Nay，seizemenotwithhandsorude！Spareme！
WhatharmhaveIe’erdonetothee？Ohletmenotinvainimplore！Ine’erhaveseentheeinmylifebefore！
FaustCanIendurethisbitteragony？
MargaretInowamatthymercyquite。Letmemybabebutsuckleonceagain！I
fondleditthelive-longnight;Theytookitfrommebuttogivemepain，Andnow，theysaythatImychildhaveslain。GladnessIne’eragainshallknow。
Thentheysingsongsaboutme，-’tiswickedofthethrongAnancientballadendethso;Whobadethemthusapplythesong？
Faust（throwinghimselfontheground）
Aloveratthyfeetbendslow，Toloosethebondsofwretchednessandwoe。
Margaret（throwsherselfbesidehim）
Oh，letuskneelandmovethesaintsbyprayer！Look！look！yonstairsbelow，Underthethresholdthere，Hell’sflamesareallaglow！Beneaththefloor，Withhideousnoise，Thedevilsroar！
Faust（aloud）
Gretchen！Gretchen！
Margaret（listening）
Thatwasmylov’done’svoice！
（Shespringsup，thechainsfalloff。）
Whereishe？Iheardhimcallingme。FreeamI！There’snoneshallhinderme。
TohisneckwillIfly，Onhisbosomwilllie！Gretchen，hecalled！-Onyonthresholdhestood;Amidstallthehowlingofhell’sfieryflood，Thescoffandthescornofitsdevilishcrew，Thetonesofhisvoice，sweetandloving，I
knew。
Faust’TisI！
Margaret’Tisthou！Osaysoonceagain！
（embracinghim。）
’Tishe！’Tishe！where’snowthetorturingpain？Wherearethefetters？wherethedungeon’sgloom？’Tisthou！Tosavemethouartcome！AndIamsav’d！
AlreadynowthestreetIseeWherethefirsttimeIcaughtaglimpseofthee。
Theretoothepleasantgardenshade，WhereIandMarthaforthycomingstay’d。
Faust（endeavouringtoleadheraway）
Come！comeaway！
MargaretOhdonothaste！
Ilovetolingerwherethoustayest。（caressinghim。）
FaustAhhaste！Forifthoustilldelayest，Ourlingeringweshallbothdeplore。
MargaretHow，dearest？canstthoukissnomore！Soshortatimeawayfromme，andyet，Tokissthoucouldstsosoonforget！WhyonthynecksoanxiousdoI
feelWhenformerlyaperfectheavenofblissFromthydearlooksandwordswouldo’ermesteal？Asthouwouldststiflemethouthendidstkiss！Kissme！
OrI’llkissthee！（Sheembraceshim。）Woe！woe！Thylipsarecold，Aredumb！Thylovewherehastthouleft？Whohathmeofthylovebereft？
（Sheturnsawayfromhim。）
FaustCome！Followme，mydearestlove，bebold！I’llcherishtheewithardourthousand-fold;Ibutentreattheenowtofollowme！
Margaret（turningtowardshim）
Andartthouhe？andartthoureallyhe？
Faust’TisI！Ocome！
MargaretThouwiltstrikeoffmychain，Andthouwilttakemetothinearmsagain。Howcomesitthatthoudostnotshrinkfromme？Anddostthouknow，love，whomthouwouldstsetfree？
FaustCome！come！alreadynightbeginstowane。
MargaretIsentmymothertohergrave，Idrown’dmychildbeneaththewave。Wasitnotgiventotheeandme-theetoo？’Tisthouthyself！Iscarcebelieveityet。
Givemethyhand！Itisnodream！’Tistrue！Thineowndearhand！-Buthowisthis？’Tiswet？Quick，wipeitoff！MeseemsthatyetThere’sbloodthereon。
AhGod！whathastthoudone？Putupthysword，Ibegofthee！
FaustOh，dearest，letthepastforgottenbe！Deathisineveryword。
MargaretNo，thoumustlingerhereinsorrow！ThegravesIwilldescribetothee，AndthoutothemmustseeTo-morrow：Thebestplacegivetomymother，Closeathersidemybrother，MeatsomedistancelayButnottoofaraway！Andthelittleoneplaceonmyrightbreast，Nobodyelsewillnearmelie！Tonestlebesidetheesolovingly，Thatwasarapture，graciousandsweet！AraptureI
neveragainshallprove;MethinksIwouldforcemyselfonthee，love，Andthoudostspurnme，andbackretreatYet’tisthyself，thyfondkindlooksI
see。
FaustIfthoudostfeel’tisI，thencomewithme！
MargaretWhat，there？without？
FaustYes，forthinthefreeair。
MargaretAy，ifthegrave’swithout，-Ifdeathlurkthere！Hencetotheeverlastingresting-place，Andnotonestepbeyond！-Thou’rtleavingme？OhHenry！
wouldthatIcouldgowiththee！
FaustThoucanst！Butwillit！Openstandsthedoor。
MargaretIdarenotgo！I’venaughttohopeformore。Whatbootsittoescape？Theylurkforme！’Tiswretchedtobeg，asImustdo，Andwithanevilconsciencethereto！’Tiswretched，inforeignlandstostray;Andmetheywillcatch，dowhatImay！
FaustWiththeewillIabide。
MargaretQuick！Quick！Savethypoorchild！KeeptothepathThebrookalong，OverthebridgeTothewoodbeyond，Totheleft，wheretheplankis，Inthepond。
Seizeitatonce！Itfainwouldrise，Itstrugglesstill！Saveit。Ohsave！
FaustDearGretchen，morecollectedbe！Onelittlestep，andthouartfree！
MargaretWerewebutonlypastthehill！TheresitsmymotheruponastoneMybrain，alas，iscoldwithdread！Theresitsmymotheruponastone，Andtoandfrosheshakesherhead;Shewinksnot，shenodsnot，herheaditdroopssore;
Shesleptsolong，shewakednomore;Sheslept，thatwemighttasteofbliss：
Ah！thosewerehappytimes，Iwis！
FaustSincehereavailsnorargumentnorprayer，TheehencebyforceIneedsmustbear。
MargaretLooseme！Iwillnotsufferviolence！Withmurderoushandholdnotsofast！I
havedonealltopleasetheeinthepast！
FaustDaydawns！Mylove！Mylove！
MargaretYes！daydrawsnear。Thedayofjudgmenttoowillsoonappear！Itshouldhavebeenmybridal！Noonetell，ThatthypoorGretchenthouhastknowntoowell。Woetomygarland！Itsbloomiso’er！ThoughnotatthedanceWeshallmeetoncemore。Thecrowddothgather，insilenceitrolls;Thesquares，thestreets，Scarceholdthethrong。Thestaffisbroken，-thedeath-belltolls，Theybindandseizeme！I’mhurriedalong，TotheseatofbloodalreadyI’mbound！QuiverseachneckasthenakedsteelQuiversonminetheblowtodealThesilenceofthegravenowbroodsaround！
FaustWouldIhadne’erbeenborn！
Mephistopheles（appearswithout）
Up！oryou’relost。Vainhesitation！Babbling，quaking！Mysteedsareshivering，Mornisbreaking。
MargaretWhatfromthefloorascendethlikeaghost？’Tishe！’Tishe！Himfrommypresencechase！Whatwouldheinthisholyplace？Itisformehecometh！
FaustThoushaltlive！
MargaretJudgmentofGod！TotheemysoulIgive！
Mephistopheles（toFaust）
Come，come！WithherI’llelseabandonthee！
MargaretFather，I’mthine！Dothoudeliverme！Yeangels！Yeangelichosts！descend，Encamparoundtoguardmeanddefend！Henry！Ishuddernowtolookonthee！
MephistophelesShenowisjudged！
Voices（fromabove）
Issaved！
Mephistopheles（toFaust）
Comethouwithme！
（VanisheswithFaust。）
Voice（fromwithin，dyingaway）
Henry！Henry！
TheEnd