SCENE II.
Mephistopheles and the preceding.
Mep. Away at once, while yet there's time! If longer ye delay, Not e'en my power can save ye.
Mar. See'st thou yon demon crouching in the shade? His deadly glance is fixed on us; Quick! drive him from these sacred walls.
Mep. Away! leave we this spot, The dawn hath appeared; Hear'st thou not the fiery chargers, As with sonorous hoof they paw the ground? (Endeavoring to drag Faust with him.) Haste ye, then,—perchance there yet Is time to save her!
Mar. O Heaven, I crave thy help! Thine aid alone I do implore!
(Kneeling.)
Holy angels, in heaven bless'd, My spirit longs with ye to rest! Great Heaven, pardon grant, I implore thee, For soon shall I appear before thee!