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~ Mein schönes Fräulein, darf ich wagen ~ | |
This verse is an excerpt from "Doktor Faustus" a tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe written in 1808. Faust has made a pact with the devil and is pursuing Gretchen. The etched stein is marked with the J. W. Remy logo and mold number "828" and "Germany", ca. 1900. | |
Mein schönes Fräulein, darf ich wagen, meinen Arm und geleit ihr anzutragen? Bin weder Fräulein, weder schön, ungeleitet nach Hause gehen. |
My fair lady, may I venture, to offer my arm and escort you? I'm neither a lady, nor pretty, and can go home unescorted. |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |