Omnes. Saints, save us! The door is thrown open at last!


Fust (re-enters, the door closing behind him).

As I promised, behold I perform! Apprehend you

The object I offer is poison or pest?

Receive without harm from the hand I extend you

A gift that shall set every scruple at rest!

Shrink back from mere paper-strips? Try them and test!

Still hesitate? Myk,-was it thou who lamentedst

Thy five wits clean failed thee to render aright