SCENE III.
Mephistopheles and the preceding.
Mep. (appearing suddenly among the students and interrupting Wagner). Good sir!
Wag. What!
Mep. If it so please ye I should wish To mingle with ye a short time. If your good friend will kindly end his song, I'll tell ye a few things well worth the hearing.
Wag. One will suffice, but let that one be good.
Mep. My utmost I will do Your worships not to bore.
I. Calf of Gold! aye in all the world To your mightiness they proffer, Incense at your fane they offer From end to end of all the world. And in honor of the idol Kings and peoples everywhere To the sound of jingling coins Dance with zeal in festive circle, Round about the pedestal. Satan, he conducts the ball.