Part 22 (2/2)

ALL

(as they draw out the stoppers, and the wine which has been desired flows into the gla.s.s of each)

O beautiful fountain, that flows at will!

MEPHISTOPHELES

But have a care that you nothing spill!

(They drink repeatedly.)

ALL (sing)

As 'twere five hundred hogs, we feel So cannibalic jolly!

MEPHISTOPHELES

See, now, the race is happy-it is free!

FAUST

To leave them is my inclination.

MEPHISTOPHELES

Take notice, first! their b.e.s.t.i.a.lity Will make a brilliant demonstration.

SIEBEL

(drinks carelessly: the wine spills upon the earth, and turns to flame)

Help! Fire! Help! h.e.l.l-fire is sent!

MEPHISTOPHELES (charming away the flame)

Be quiet, friendly element!

(To the revellers)

A bit of purgatory 'twas for this time, merely.

SIEBEL

What mean you? Wait!-you'll pay for't dearly!

You'll know us, to your detriment.

FROSCH

Don't try that game a second time upon us!

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