it. Dick. Thou needst not do that, for my Mistresse hath done 811 Rob. I, there be of vs here, that haue waded as deepe into matters, as other men, if they were disposed to talke. Dick. A plague take you, I thought you did not sneake vp and downe after her for nothing. But I prethee tell me, in good sadnesse Robin, is that a coniuring booke? 816 Rob. Do but speake what thou't haue me to do, and I'le do't: If thou't dance naked, put off thy cloathes, and I'le coniure thee about presently: Or if thou't go but to the Tauerne with me, I'le giue thee white wine, red wine, claret wine Sacke, Muskadine, Malmesey and Whippincrust, hold belly hold, and wee'le not pay one peny for it. 822 Dick. O braue, prethee let's to it presently, for I am as dry as a dog. Rob. Come then let's away. Exeunt. Immediately after the last line above (825), Qq 1616-63 print the following_expanded version of the Chorus's (or Wagner's) speech. For the briefer form in which the speech occurs in Qq 1604-11 and, by mistake, at an earlier point in Qq 1616-63, cf. p. 172. Enter the Chorus. (Chorus.) Learned Faustus to find the secrets of Astronomy, Grauen in the booke of Ioues high firmament, 827 Did mount him vp to scale Olimpus top. Where sitting in a Chariot burning bright, Drawne by the strength of yoked Dragons neckes; 830 He viewes the cloudes, the Planets, and the Starres, The Tropick Zones, and quarters of the skye, From the bright circle of the horned Moone, Euen to the height of Primum Mobile : And whirling round with this circumference, 835 Not long he stayed within his quiet house, 840 But new exploits do hale him out agen, That with his wings did part the subtle aire : That measures costs, and kingdomes of the earth: 810 needs 1631-63 prethee 1619-63 om. 1631, 1663 that] it 1663 825 let's 1616 let vs 828 him om. 1631, 1663 To view 1620-63 He viewes 1616, 1619: 845 823 prethee 1616: I 1619-63 S.D. the vp om. 1663 831 835 this] his 1624 To see the Pope and manner of his Court, Exit. Instead of 11. 803-904, the edition of 1663 inserts the following new scene, partly plagiarized from the Jew of Malta: There is a Bridge cal'd Ponto Angelo, upon which There is erected as many Cannons as there is 810 Meph. Having now Faustus past with delight The famous City of Rome, and all the Monuments of Antiquity: our next shall be 815 The Soldan with his Bashawes holds a Delight great Babylon affords. This day Solemne Feast for his late Victory, Obtain'd against the Christians: wee'l be 820 His guests, and though unbidden, bring no And thou shalt (see) the(m) come immediately. 825 Then in this shew let me an actor be, 830 That the proud Turk may Faustus cunning see. And view their triumphs as they passe this way, Hark they come, Delight his mind, and through their follies cause 835 840 Some mirth: so charm me, I may appear 845 What ere I please, unseen of any. And charm thee with this Magick wand. 850 The Planets seven, and the gloomy Air, With Magick charmes so compasse thee, 855 Now Faustus for all their tricks, do what Thou wilt, thou shalt not be deceiv'd of any. Now Bashawes take heed 860 Lest Faustus make your shaven pates to bleed. Enter Salomaine and two Bashawes. And though we use no great familiarity Solo. Welcome Mephostophilis from the siege of Malta, 865 Rebellious town, that refus'd payment of our Yearly tribute: we will recreate your wearied 870 Limbs and pass the time with you my Lords in You, let us here the story of Malta's siege. Mirth, and to increase our joyes the more, Caleph from Ca. Dread Soveraigne, We no sooner there arrived, but of the 875 Vnpaid they desir'd time to make collection Amongst the inhabitants of the Malta for it. 880 The time for truce alotted, scarce expir'd, Arriv'd Martine Belbosco out of Spaine, who 'With great promises of his Masters aid, Incourag'd those of Malta not to render 885 Their promis'd tribute, but defend themselves : 890 Mustapha may it please you finish the story, For I was sent upon another design, You know it better. 895 Mus. One morning as our scouts reliev'd our watch, Hard by the City walls they found a body Senceless, and speechless, yet gave some sign Of life remaining in it: after some time 900 Make us masters of it: he therefore led our 905 Scouts through a vault, and rose with them in the Middle of the town, open'd the gates for us to Enter in, and by that means the place In the mean time prepare a banquet, Became our own. Solo. Most grateful news. Calph. Go call the Emperesse. She shall partake with us in our joy and mirth, It is too solitary to be alwaies pind up In the Saralious solentary lodgings : The greatest Princes are of humane mold, Whose soft embraces my wearied limbs refresh, The pleasures we have receiv'd through this To make a day of joy and triumph, which Caus'd us, dearest, desire thy company. The glory of the Ottomans, My dear and honoured Lord, Thus low your handmaid returns your Highnesse thanks, that you wo'd be pleas'd to Admit your humble Vassal to partake Of your Joies, and the cause on't. Mahomet preserve your Majesty, And grant you may obtain Many such victories. Faust. An excellent beautie this Mephostophilis, 910 915 En. Emp. 920 925 930 I must needs have a touch at her lips. 935 Mep. Do Faustus, enjoy thy wish, glut thy selfe With pleasure whilst time and occasion permits. What's that, that wisht to touch me? Faust. Only a friend of yours inamour'd with Your beautie Ladie. 906 Scouts T.B.: Stote 1663 Solo. You seem discontented, or else amaz'd At some strange accident: what i'st Offends you sweet? come drink of this Cordial To revive thee. Of cordial waters, yet i'le drink it, because 945 Faust. Though I must confess I have no great need It came from an Empresses hand: Here Solomaine, here's to thee, and all thy mens Confusion. 950 Solo. Hell, Furies, traytors look about, See what tis that thus disturbs our mirth, and tell me I'le find the cause of all these strange events, 955 960 965 That does disturb our mirth. Meph. Faustus stand by, and give me leave to act My part: we spirits take no pleasure in wine, Or women, all our delights to hurt and torture Men, which i'le perform on his majecian. 970 Vnless he serve a power above me, as we Have order in our confusion, and different degrees Stinking puddle. 975 Faust. Why, but tell me Mephostophilis, dar'st thou Attempt to venter on a man in his circle? Meph. Because thou art ours and sold to Lucifer, and I Have promis'd to serve thee faithfully, I'le not Conceal the secrets of our state from thee, thou darling 980 Appear visible, answer to their demands, Fullfill their wills, and execute their malice on Their enemies, are very fables, forg'd at first 985 To deceive 'm. Nor is there such a power in signes and words, to 990 H 3 |