The road is short.

Mar.But very perilous.

Meph. It is, indeed!

Faus.Wilt trust thy hand in mine?

Mar. Ay, take his hand—you will be safer so.

Meph. (aside). I doubt it much.

[Faustus and Gretchen go down incline.

Mar.Now we are quite alone.

Meph. The news I bring you is about your husband.

Mar. My husband! he’s not coming back!