If we had only better wine to drink.

Siebel.

You might have kept that to yourself, I think!

Mephistopheles.

I only fear our host might take it ill,

Else should I give to every honoured guest

From our own cellar of the very best.

Siebel.

O never fear!—If you but find the wine,

Our host shall be content—the risk be mine!