And the Wandering Jew spoke: "For two thousand yearsI have traveled through the world
And I've seen all lands, large and small,
Except Russia, where they won't let me in!
And it's supposed to be a beautiful place.
However, this time I'll surely succeed,
Because in a airship, you don't need a passport --
Good sir from Hades,
Couldn't you bring me over the border?"
But the devil tauntingly raised his brow.
"No," he spoke, "we're not going there,
We're flying into the dark, into the unknown!"
"Into the unknown?" spoke Faust, "that makes no sense,
And everything in life must eventually
lead toward sense and a destination!"
"Really?" Satan threw down, sneering,
"Then, tell me, just for example,
This long, eternal trip we call Life:
what kind of sense does it make? -
Give me an answer to this question,
you philosophers and wise gentlemen,
Then I will, and gladly,
Take your to all your destinations!"
And they all fell silent again. A little while passed,
then Faust collected himself and cleared his throat
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