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   Siebel

   'Tis when the roof rings back the tone; Then first the full power of the bass is
   known。

   Frosch

   Right! out with him who takes offence! A! tara lara da!

   Altmayer

   A! tara lara da!

   Frosch

   Our throats are tuned。 Come let's commence!

     (Sings)

   The holy Roman empire now; How holds it still together?

   Brander

   An ugly song! a song political! A song offensive! Thank God; every morn To
   rule the Roman empire; that you were not born! I bless my stars at least that
   mine is not Either a kaiser's or a chancellor's lot。 Yet 'mong ourselves should
   one still lord it o'er the rest; That we elect a pope I now suggest。 Ye know;
   what quality ensures A man's success; his rise secures。

   Frosch (sings)

   Bear; lady nightingale above; Ten thousand greetings to my love。

   Siebel

   No greetings to a sweetheart! No love … songs shall there be!

   Frosch

   Love … greetings and love kisses! Thou shalt not hinder me!

   (Sings)

   Undo the bolt! in silly night; Undo the bolt! the lover wakes。 Shut to the bolt!
   when morning breaks。

   Siebel

     Ay; sing; sing on; praise her with all thy might! My turn to laugh will come
   some day。 Me hath she jilted once; you the same trick she'll play。 Some
   gnome her lover be! where cross … roads meet;

   With her to play the fool; or old he … goat; From Blocksberg coming in swift
   gallop; bleat A good night to her; from his hairy throat! A proper lad of
   genuine flesh and blood; Is for the damsel far too good; The greeting she shall
   have from me; To smash her window … panes will be!

   Brander (striking on the table)

   Silence! Attend! to me give ear! Confess; sirs; I know how to live: Some love
   … sick folk are sitting here! Hence; 'tis but fit; their hearts to cheer; That I a
   good … night strain to them should give。 Hark! of the newest fashion is my
   song! Strike boldly in the chorus; clear and strong!

   (He sings)

   Once in a cellar lived a rat; He feasted there on butter; Until his paunch
   became as fat As that of Doctor Luther。 The cook laid poison for the guest;
   Then was his heart with pangs oppress'd; As if his frame love wasted。

   Chorus (shouting)

   As if his frame love wasted。

   Brander

   He ran around; he ran abroad; Of every puddle drinking。 The house with rage
   he scratch'd and gnaw'd; In vain; … he fast was sinking; Full many an anguish'd
   bound he gave; Nothing the hapless brute could save; As if his frame love
   wasted。

   Chorus

   As if his frame love wasted。

   Brander

     By torture driven; in open day; The kitchen he invaded; Convulsed upon the
   hearth he lay; With anguish sorely jaded; The poisoner laugh'd; Ha! ha! quoth
   she; His life is ebbing fast; I see; As if his frame love wasted。

   Chorus

   As if his frame love wasted。

   Siebel

   How the dull boors exulting shout! Poison for the poor rats to strew A fine
   exploit it is no doubt。

   Brander

   They; as it seems; stand well with you!

   Altmayer

   Old bald … pate! with the paunch profound! The rat's mishap hath tamed his
   nature; For he his counterpart hath found Depicted in the swollen creature。

     Auerbach's Cellar … Faust And Mephistopheles Enter

   Faust And Mephistopheles

   Mephistopheles

   I now must introduce to you Before aught else; this jovial crew; To show how
   lightly life may glide away; With tse folk here each day's a holiday。 With little
   wit and much content; Each on his own small round intent; Like sportive kitten
   with its tail; While no sick … headache they bewail; And while their host will
   credit give; Joyous and free from care they live。

   Brander

   They're off a journey; that is clear; From their strange manners; they have
   scarce been here An hour。

   Frosch

   You're right! Leipzig's the place for me! 'Tis quite a little Paris; people there
   Acquire a certain easy finish'd air。

   Siebel

   What take you now these travellers to be?

   Frosch

   Let me alone! O'er a full glass you'll see; As easily I'll worm their secret out;
   As draw an infant's tooth。 I've not a doubt That my two gentlemen are nobly
   born; They look dissatisfied and full of scorn。

     Brander

   They are but mountebanks; I'll lay a bet!

   Altmayer

   Most like。

   Frosch

   Mark me; I'll screw it from them yet!

   Mephistopheles (to Faust)

   These fellows would not scent the devil out; E'en though he had them by the
   very throat!

   Faust

   Good … morrow; gentlemen!

   Siebel

   Thanks for your fair salute。

   (Aside; glancing at Mephistopheles;)

     How! goes the fellow on a halting foot?

   Mephistopheles

   Is it permitted here with you to sit? Then though good wine is not forthcoming
   here; Good company at least our hearts will cheer。

   Altmayer

   A dainty gentleman; no doubt of it。

   Frosch

   You're doubtless recently from Rippach? Pray; Did you with Master Hans
   there chance to sup?

   Mephistopheles

   To … day we pass'd him; but we did not stop! When last we met him he had
   much to say Touching his cousins; and to each he sent Full many a greeting
   and kind compliment。 (With an inclination towards Frosch。)

   Altmayer (aside to Frosch)

   You have it there!

   Siebel

   Faith! he's a knowing one!

     Frosch

   Have patience! I will show him up anon!

   Mephistopheles

   We heard erewhile; unless I'm wrong; Voices well trained in chorus pealing?
   Certes; most choicely here must song Re … echo from this vaulted ceiling!

   Frosch

   That you're an amateur one plainly sees!

   Mephistopheles

   Oh no; though strong the love; I cannot boast much skill。

   Altmayer

   Give us a song!

   Mephistopheles

   As many as you will。

   Siebel

     But be it a brand new one; if you please!

   Mephistopheles

   But recently returned from Spain are we; The pleasant land of wine and
   minstrelsy。

   (Sings)

   A king there was once reigning; Who had a goodly flea 

   Frosch

   Hark! did you rightly catch the words? a flea! An odd sort of a guest he
   needs must be。

   Mephistopheles (sings)

   A king there was once reigning; Who had a goodly flea; Him loved he without
   feigning; As his own son were he! His tailor then he summon'd; The tailor to
   him goes: Now measure me the youngster For jerkin and for hose!

   Brander

   Take proper heed; the tailor strictly charge; The nicest measurement to take;
   And as he loves his head; to make The hose quite smooth and not too large!

   Mephistopheles

   In satin and in velvet; Behold the yonker dressed; Bedizen'd o'er with ribbons;
   A cross upon his breast。 Prime minister they made him; He wore a star of
   state; And all his poor relations Were courtiers; rich and great。

     The gentlemen and ladies At court were sore distressed; The queen and all
   her maidens Were bitten by the pest; And yet they dared not scratch them;
   Or chase the fleas away。 If we are bit; we catch them; And crack without
   delay。

   Chorus (shouting)

   If we are bit; &c。

   Frosch

   Bravo! That's the song for me!

   Siebel

   Such be the fate of every flea!

   Brander

   With clever finger catch and kill!

   Altmayer

   Hurrah for wine and freedom still!

   Mephistopheles

   Were but your wine a trifle better; friend; A glass to freedom I would gladly
   drain;

     Siebel

   You'd better not repeat those words again!

   Mephistopheles

   I am afraid the landlord to offend; Else freely I would treat each worthy guest
   From our own cellar to the very best。

   Siebel

   Out with it then! Your doings I'll defend。

   Frosch

   Give a good glass; and straight we'll praise you; one and all。 Only let not your
   samples be too small; For if my judgment you desire; Certes; an ample
   mouthful I require。

   Altmayer (aside)

   I guess they're from the Rhenish land。

   Mephistopheles

   Fetch me a gimlet here!

   Brander

     Say; what therewith to bore? You cannot have the wine … casks at the door?

   Altmayer

   Our landlord's tool … basket behind doth yonder stand。

   Mephistopheles (takes the gimlet)

   (To Frosch)

   Now only say! what liquor will you take?

   Frosch

   How mean you that? have you of every sort?

   Mephistopheles

   Each may his own selection make。

   Altmayer (to Frosch)

   Ha! Ha! You lick your lips already at the thought。

   Frosch

     Good; If I have my choice; the Rhenish I propose; For still the fairest gifts the
   fatherland bestows。

   Mephistopheles

   (boring a hole in the edge of the table opposite to where Frosch is sitting)

   Give me a little wax … and make some stoppers … quick!

   Altmayer

   Why; this is nothing but a juggler's trick!

   Mephistopheles (to Brander)

   And you?

   Brander

   Champagne's the wine for me; Right brisk; and sparkling let it be!

   (Mephistopheles bores; one of the party has in the meantime prepared the
   wax … stoppers and stopped the holes。)

   Brander

   What foreign is one always can't decline; What's good is often scatter'd far
   apart。 The French your genuine German hates with all his heart; Yet has a
   relish for their wine。

     Siebel

   (as Mephistopheles approaches him)

   I like not acid wine; I must allow; Give ma a glass of genuine sweet!

   Mephistopheles (bores)

   Tokay

   Shall; if you wish it; flow without delay。

   Altmayer

   Come! look me in the face! no fooling now! You are but making fun of us; I
   trow。

   Mephistopheles

   Ah! ah! that would indeed be making free With such distinguished guests。
   Come; no delay; What liquor can I serve you with; I pray?

   Altmayer

   Only be quick; it matters not to me。 (After the holes are bored and stopped。)

   Mephistopheles (with strange gestures)

   Grapes the vine … stock bears; Horns the buck … goat wears! Wine is sap; the
   vine is wood; The wooden board yields wine as good。 With a deeper gl

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