Gret.Pray forgive me, sir.
I do not doubt thy words are learned words.
Small wonder that I cannot fathom them.
Mar. (without). Come, Gretchen! Gretchen!
Meph. (aside).Bah! she’ll ruin all!
How these old ladies always interfere!
Enter Martha.
Mar. Why, who is this?
Gret.A friend of cousin Gottfried,
A very old and very trusty friend;