Hast thou, as erst I did command, I choose his privy-chamber for our use. That underprop the groundwork of the same: Upon the bridge call'd Ponte [107] Angelo FAUSTUS. Now, by the kingdoms of infernal rule, Of Styx, of Acheron, and the fiery lake Where thou shalt see such store of ordnance, Erected is a castle passing strong, MEPHIST. I have, my Faustus; and, for proof thereof, But now, my Faustus, that thou mayst perceive And, 'cause we are no common guests, With winding banks that cut it in two parts; Just through [106] the midst runs flowing Tiber's stream, That make safe passage to each part of Rome: FAUSTUS. I hope his Holiness will bid us [105] welcome. Know that this city stands upon seven hills Over the which two stately bridges lean, Do match [108] the number of the days contain'd Within the compass of one complete year; That Julius Caesar brought from Africa. Beside the gates, and high pyramides, As that the double cannons, forg'd of brass, But tell me [104] now, what resting-place is this? What Rome contains for to delight thine eyes, Conducted me within the walls of Rome? MEPHIST. All's one, for we'll be bold with his venison. This is the goodly palace of the Pope;