Is stayed against thee. Go! thou knowest now

The virtue of her love—its alchemy

Hath made thee sacred in mine eyes! Go, sir,

Amend thy mis-spent life—she loveth thee!

When evil thoughts assail thine impious soul,

Remember that, despite thy wrong to her,

She loveth thee!

If a man’s heart is beating in thy breast,

That amulet should hold thee Satan-proof! [Exit.

Faus. Gretchen, I thank thee for my granted life,