[138]

From an MS. copy formerly in the possession of Mr. Browning's father.

[139]

The wealth to which he alludes was justly imputed to him, as the real Fust was a goldsmith's son.

[140]

The relation of John Fust to the popular legend is pleasantly set forth in Mr. Sutherland Edwards' little book, "The Faust Legend: Its Origin and Development."