(To Martha.) Old Karl is even at the point of death,
And I must go to him; but take good heart;
This holy father will abide with her
Until I come again. The old man’s house
Is near at hand?
Mar.Good father, follow me
And I will lead thee thither.
Ans.Be it so.
[Exeunt Anselm and Martha. Exit Lisa by another door. Gretchen weeping at couch.
Faus. (removing his cowl).Gretchen!