Thou
innocent
young heart!
Faust, a Tragedy by Goethe
Only to roving he was too much given,
And foreign women and foreign wine,
And that accursed game of dice.
_Mephistopheles_. Mere trifles these; you need not heed 'em,
If he, on his part, not o'er-nice,
Winked at, in you, an occasional freedom.
I swear, on that condition, too,
I would, myself, 'change rings with you!
_Martha_. The gentleman is pleased to jest now!
_Mephistopheles [aside_]. I see it's now high time I stirred!
She'd take the very devil at his word.
[_To_ MARGERY. ]
How is it with your heart, my best, now?
_Margaret_. What means the gentleman?
_Mephistopheles. [aside_].
Thou innocent young heart!
[_Aloud_. ]
Ladies, farewell!
_Margaret_. Farewell!
_Martha_. But quick, before we part! --
I'd like some witness, vouching truly
Where, how and when my love died and was buried duly.
I've always paid to order great attention,
Would of his death read some newspaper mention.
_Mephistopheles_. Ay, my dear lady, in the mouths of two
Good witnesses each word is true;
I've a friend, a fine fellow, who, when you desire,
Will render on oath what you require.
I'll bring him here.
_Martha_. O pray, sir, do!
_Mephistopheles_. And this young lady 'll be there too?
