Mal. The word of honour of a good demon?
Far. Yes, to be sure. Thou shouldest know that there are good devils as well as good men.
Mal. And you must know that I will hang you by the tail to one of these beams if you do not instantly obey me without more words.
Far. It were easier for you to kill me, than for me to satisfy your demands.
Mal. Then return with my malediction, and let Beelzebub come himself.
Far. Beelzebub and the whole army of hell would be equally powerless to render you or any of your race happy.
Mal. Not even for a single moment?
Far. As impossible for a moment, half a moment, or the thousandth part of a moment, as for a lifetime.
Mal. Well, since you cannot make me happy in any way, at least free me from unhappiness.
Far. On condition that you no longer love yourself above everything else.