Meph.No, no—

It’s not as bad as that.

Mar. (relieved).You frightened me!

Meph. (with emotion). He never will come back.

Mar.What mean you, sir?

Meph. I mean that, fighting bravely ’gainst the Turks,

An arrow struck him—and—— (Faltering.)

Mar. (affected).I guess your meaning!

This is sad news, indeed! Alack-a-day,

I never wished his death! With all his faults,