With winding banks that cut it in two parts; That make safe passage to each part of Rome: Just through the midst[118] runs flowing Tiber's stream I have taken up his Holiness' privy-chamber for our use. Besides the gates, and high pyramides, And double cannons fram'd of carved brass, That threats the stars with her aspiring top. MEPHIST. And now, my Faustus, that thou mayst perceive FAUSTUS. Now, by the kingdoms of infernal rule, Conducted me within the walls of Rome? That underprop the groundwork of the same: FAUSTUS. I hope his Holiness will bid us welcome. Over the which four stately bridges lean, Thus hitherto hath Faustus spent his time: But tell me now what resting-place is this? Of Styx, of[120] Acheron, and the fiery lake As match the days within one complete year; Hast thou, as erst I did command, Tut, 'tis no matter; man; we'll be bold with his good cheer. What Rome containeth to delight thee with, Upon the bridge call'd Ponte[119] Angelo MEPHIST. Faustus, I have; and, because we will not be unprovided, Erected is a castle passing strong, Which Julius Caesar brought from Africa. Know that this city stands upon seven hills Within whose walls such store of ordnance are,