Yet news not altogether dolorous;
There is a certain spice of comfort in’t—
Yet not so much of comfort, I’m afraid,
As to disguise its not unpleasant bitter.
Mar. Your words alarm me! Pray forgive me, sir,
Are you a lawyer?
Meph.I’m the prince of lawyers.
Mar. I am your servant, sir! (Curtsying.)
Meph.I’m glad to hear it!
But pardon me, the news I have to tell