Faust: Faust's Study (1)

Summary

The black poodle that Faust brought home begins to act wild and Faust tries to stop its madness. Spirits outside of Faust's door begin to speak about how something is inside that needs help. Faust then uses a spell to defend himself. After this the black poodle then turns into Mephisto, the devil. Mephisto and Faust chat for a moment before Mephisto must take his leave. But Mephisto is trapped by a pentagram and Faust will not remove it to let him go. Mephisto then tricks Faust into falling asleep and escapes.

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