MEPHISTOPHELES. If I may be his guide, you’ll lose him yet; I’ll subtly lead him my way, if you’ll let Me do so; shall we have a bet? THE LORD. He lives on earth, and while he is alive You have my leave for the attempt; Man errs, till he has ceased to strive. MEPHISTOPHELES. I thank your Grace; for dead men never tempt Me greatly, I confess. In this connection I like to see a full and fresh complexion; 320 A corpse is an unwelcome visitor. The cat-and-mouse game is what I prefer. THE LORD. Well, go and try what you can do!
