Ah, a wonder-worker!
Perhaps he will perform the mango trick,
Or the rope-climbing, or the boy-in-the-basket?
The jugglers here have been below report
One hears of them.
SATAN
Put by your idle sneers.
He is a prophet and a saint whose like
The world can offer not. Upon his face
You shall behold such utter holiness,
Such sublimate devotion as shall shake
Your hearts' foundations.
FAUST
Well, I can endure
The meeting if he can.
OLDHAM
Satan, you choose
Sometimes strange company. You often speak
Of friendship with such men of holiness
As much surprises me.
SATAN
If you were but
A little wiser, you would understand
That I have taught them much, at various times,
That is of profit to them.
FAUST