Christopher Marlowe Volume 1

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 edition. ...that trickles from mine arm, And let it be propitious for my wish. Meph. But, Faustus, thou must Write it in manner of a deed of gift Faust. Ay, so I will. Writes." But, Mephistophilis, My blood congeals, and I can write no more. Meph. I'll fetch thee fire to dissolve it straight. Exit. Faust. What might the staying of my blood portend? Is it unwilling I should write this bill? Why streams it not that I may write afresh? Faustus gives to thee his soul. Ah, there it stayed. Why should'st thou not? Is not thy soul thine own? Then write again, Faustus gives to thee his soul. 1 " You " is ot course the antecedent of ' that."--Bullen. Re-enter Mephistophilis with a chafer of coals. Meph. Here's fire. Come, Faustus, set it on.1 Faust. So now the blood begins to clear again; Now will I make an end immediately. Writes. Meph. O what will not I do to obtain his soul. Aside. Faust. Consummatum this bill is ended, And Faustus hath bequeathed his soul to Lucifer But what is this inscription on mine arm? Homo, fuge I Whither should I fly? If unto God, he'll throw me down to hell. My senses are deceived; here's nothing see it plain; here in this place is writ Homo, fuge! Yet shall not Faustus fly. Meph. I'll fetch him somewhat to delight his mind. Exit. Re-enter Mephistophilis with Devils, who give crowns and rich apparel to Faustus, dance, and depart. Faust. Speak, Mephistophilis, what means this show? Meph. Nothing, Faustus, but to delight thy mind withal, And to show thee what magic can perform. Faust. But may I raise up spirits when I please? Meph. Ay, Faustus, and do greater things than these. Faust. Then there's enough for a thousand souls. Here, Mephistophilis, receive this scroll, A deed of gift of body and of...