He looked a gallant cavalier and gay,

And must be of a noble family;

That I could read upon his brow—

Else had he never been so free. [Exit.

Enter Faust and Mephistopheles.

Mephistopheles.

Come in—but softly—we are landed now!

Faust. [after a pause]

Leave me alone a minute, I entreat!

Mephistopheles. [looking round about]