XIII
A Garden–Arbor
(Margaret comes in, conceals herself behind the door, puts her finger to her lips, and peeps through the crack.)
Margaret
He comes!
Faust (entering)
Ah, rogue! a tease thou art:
I have thee! (He kisses her.)
Margaret
(clasping him, and returning the kiss)
Dearest man! I love thee from my heart.
(Mephistopheles knocks)
Faust (stamping his foot)
Who’s there?
Mephistopheles
A friend!
Faust
A beast!
Mephistopheles
Tis time to separate.
Martha (coming)
Yes, Sir, ’tis late.
Faust
May I not, then, upon you wait?
Margaret
My mother would — farewell!
Faust
Ah, can I not remain?
Farewell!
Martha
Adieu!
Margaret
And soon to meet again!
[Exeunt Faust and Mephistopheles.
Margaret
Dear God! However is it, such
A man can think and know so much?
I stand ashamed and in amaze,
And answer “Yes” to all he says,
A poor, unknowing child! and he —
I can’t think what he finds in me! [Exit.