And so, a very trusty friend of ours.
Mar. We give you welcome, sir. Our home is poor,
But wholly at your service. (Aside.) By the mass,
A very straight, and well-favoured gentleman!
Meph. (aside). She’ll never leave him. I must interfere.
(Coming forward.) Pray pardon this intrusion——
Mar.Who is this?
Meph. (to Gretchen). Do I address Dame Martha?
Gret.No, indeed,
My name is Gretchen—this is Mistress Martha.