Chapter 5

Faustus's Consolation for his Crimes--Philosophy of Voltaire--Faustus's portentous Dream--Apparition of his Father--Baseness and Ingratitude of Man--Flight of the Devil and Faustus to Mayence--Death of his Son, and Destruction of his Family--Retrospect of his criminal Career--Accursed Destiny of Faustus, and Triumph of the Devil--Descent of Faustus into Hell