Mephistopheles. Did I not fear the landlord to affront; I'd show these worthy guests this minute What kind of stuff our stock has in it.
Siebel. Just bring it on! I'll bear the brunt.
Frosch. Give us a brimming glass, our praise shall then be ample,
But don't dole out too small a sample;
For if I'm to judge and criticize,
I need a good mouthful to make me wise.
Altmayer [softly]. They're from the Rhine, as near as I can make it.
Mephistopheles. Bring us a gimlet here!
Brander. What shall be done with that? You've not the casks before the door, I take it?
Altmayer. The landlord's tool-chest there is easily got at.
Mephistopheles [takes the gimlet] (to Frosch). What will you have? It costs but speaking.
Frosch. How do you mean? Have you so many kinds?
Mephistopheles. Enough to suit all sorts of minds.