(Marguerite opens the window of the pavilion, and remains with her head resting on her hand.)


SCENE XII.

The preceding. Marguerite.

Mar. He loves me! Wildly beats my heart! The night-bird's song, The evening breeze, All nature's sounds together say, "He loves thee!" Ah! sweet, sweet indeed Now is this life to me! Another world it seems; The very ecstasy of love is this! With to-morrow's dawn, Haste thee, oh dear one, Haste thee to return! Yes, come!

Faust. (rushing to the window, and grasping her hand). Marguerite!

Mar. Ah!

Mep. (mockingly). Ho! ho!

(Marguerite, overcome, allows her head to fall on Faust's shoulder. Mephistopheles opens the door of the garden, and departs, laughing derisively. The curtain falls.)