And witches that all topsy-turvy are turning!—

Hold fast by me, or I shall lose you quite,

Where are you?

Faust. [at a distance]

Here!

Mephistopheles.

What! so far in the rear!

Why then ’tis time that I should use my right,

As master of the house to-night.

Make way! Squire Voland comes,[n12] sweet mob, make way!