Well, patience, patience! I must wait for her
As best I may! (Sees Mephisto.) So, so; whom have we here?
Surely I know this worthy gentleman?
Meph. Your humble servant, sir!
Gott.’Tis Faustus’ friend.
Meph. His very loving friend. But welcome home—
Fame has been busy with your worship’s valour.
Gott. (anxiously). Sir, you can give me news of cousin Gretchen.
Is the maid safe and well?
Meph.Why, as to “well,”