Mart. Why so? No, beauteous maiden, These jewels are for you; The gift are they of some enamor'd lord. My husband, I must say, Was of a less generous turn!

(Mephistopheles and Faust enter.)


SCENE VIII.

Mephistopheles, Faust, and the before-named.

Mep.   (making a profound bow). Tell me, I pray, are you Martha Schwerlein?

Mart. Sir, I am!

Mep. Pray pardon me, If thus I venture to present myself. (Aside, to Faust.) You see your presents Are right graciously received.

(To Martha.)