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Forthwith another comes apace,

With wondrous speed to take his place;

Costly, yet so grotesque his gear,

All start amazed as he draws near.

Crosswise the guards before his face,

Entrance to bar, their halberds hold—

Yet there he is, the fool so bold.

MEPHISTOPHELES (kneeling before the throne)

What is accursed and gladly hailed?

What is desired and chased away?

What is upbraided and assailed?

What wins protection every day?

Whom darest thou not summon here?

Whose name doth plaudits still command?

What to thy throne now draweth near?

What from this place itself hath banned?