It must form a precious Three.
Faust: All we seek has therefore found us;
I am thine and thou art mine!
So we stand as love hath bound us;
Other fortune we resign.[218]
After the death of her son, Helena abandoned Faust, leaving him her garments:—
Helena: Also in me, alas! an old word proves its truth,
That Bliss and Beauty ne’er enduringly unite.
Torn is the link of Life, no less than that of Love;