(They draw their swords.)
Mep. Ah, ha! Why do you tremble so, you who menace me?
(He draws a circle around him with his sword. Valentine attacks; his sword is broken.)
Val. My sword, O amazement! Is broken asunder.
All (forcing Mephistopheles to retire by holding toward him the cross-shaped handles of their swords). Gainst the powers of evil our arms assailing, Strongest earthly might is unavailing. But thou canst not charm us, Look hither! While this blest sign we wear Thou canst not harm us.
(Exeunt.)
SCENE IV.
Mephistopheles, then Faust.