Mep.  (to Martha). Your much-loved spouse is dead, And sends you greeting!

Mart.  (to Mephistopheles). Sent he nothing else to me?

Mep.   (to Martha). No. We'll punish him for't; Upon this very day We'll find him a successor.

Faust  (to Marguerite). Wherefore lay aside these jewels?

Mar.   (to Faust). Jewels are not made for me; 'Tis meet I leave them where they are.

Mep.   (to Martha). Who would not gladly unto You present the wedding-ring?

Mart.   (aside). Indeed! (to Mephistopheles). You think so?

Mep.   (sighing). Ah me! ah, cruel fate!

Faust   (to Marguerite) Pray lean upon mine arm!

Mar.   (retiring). Leave me, I humbly pray!