With a deep sigh—for gold is scarce with me—

I cast that ducat from me. But did I,

On that account, forswear all ducats? No!

My love for ducats—and my need of them—

Are just as keen as ever!

Faus.Peace, old friend.

I am a priest, who once forswore the world

Because he thought all women false. Think you

That being priest, and sitting day by day

In yon confessional,