MARGARET
But, who, I wonder, could the caskets bring? I fear there's something wrong about the thing! (a knock,)
MARTHA (peering through the blind)
'Tis a strange gentleman, I see.
Come in!
(MEPHISTOPHELES enters)
MEPHISTOPHELES
I've ventur'd to intrude to-day.
Ladies, excuse the liberty, I pray.
(He steps back respectfully before MARGARET.)
After dame Martha Schwerdtlein I inquire!
MARTHA
'Tis I. Pray what have you to say to me?