Faus. Why, what’s all this?
Thou’rt going from her, and thou dost not dare
To tell her of thy love? She is the pearl
Of maidenhood, and yet thy heart is faint
Because she is the pearl of maidenhood?
Up, man! Take heart of grace! Thy love is honest,
Thy face is fair—thine heart is true and sound—
Thou art a soldier, marked for fair reward.
Up, man! Take heart of grace! No fretting vows
Stand betwixt thee and such an earthly heaven!