So, better spare me, lest it come to pass

That you have judged yourselves in judging me.

Well, well, the river’s near!

Enter Gretchen.

Gret.Why, who is this?

Lisa! (Taking her hand.)

Lisa. Hold! Ere you take my hand in yours,

Remember what I am and what I’ve done.

I am an outcast, cheated and betrayed.

He swore to marry me—well, I believed him,