Scene V Faust and Mephistopheles
(Faust goes towards Marguerite’s house, but hesitates.)
Mep. Why tarry ye?
Let us enter the house.
Faust. Peace! I grieve to think that I
Brought shame and sorrow hither.
Mep. Why see her again, then, after leaving her?
Some other sight might be more pleasing.
To the sabbath let us on.
Faust (sighing).
Oh, Marguerite!
Mep. My advice, I know,
Availeth but little
Against thy stubborn will.
Doctor, you need my voice!
(Throwing back his mantle, and accompanying himself on the guitar.)
I.
Maiden, now in peace reposing,
From thy sleep awake,
Hear my voice with love imploring,
Wilt thou pity take?
But beware how thou confidest
Even in thy friend,
Ha! ha! ha!
If not for thy wedding finger
He a ring doth send.
II.
Yes, sweet maiden, I implore thee,—
Oh, refuse not this,—
Smile on him who doth adore thee,
Bless him with thy kiss.
But beware how thou confidest,
Even in thy friend,
Ha! ha! ha!
If not for thy wedding finger
He a ring doth send.
(Valentine rushes from the house.)