But divinely to possess us,

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;