TheeIhaveheardrelatingwhatwasdonEremyremembrance:nowhearmeerelateMyStorie，whichperhapsthouhastnotheard；
　　AndDayisyetnotspent；tillthenthouseestHowsuttlytodetainetheeIdevise，InvitingtheetohearwhileIrelate，Fond，wereitnotinhopeofthyreply:
　　ForwhileIsitwiththee，IseeminHeav'n，AndsweeterthydiscourseistomyeareThenFruitsofPalm-treepleasantesttothirstAndhungerboth，fromlabour，atthehoureOfsweetrepast；theysatiate，andsoonfill，Thoughpleasant，butthywordswithGraceDivineImbu'd，bringtothirsweetnessnosatietie。
　　TowhomthusRAPHAELanswer'dheav'nlymeek。
　　Norarethylipsungraceful，Sireofmen，Nortongueineloquent；forGodontheeAbundantlyhisgiftshathalsopour'd，Inwardandoutwardboth，hisimagefaire:
　　SpeakingormuteallcomlinessandgraceAttendsthee，andeachword，eachmotionformes。
　　NorlessthinkweeinHeav'noftheeonEarthThenofourfellowservant，andinquireGladlyintothewayesofGodwithMan:
　　ForGodweseehathhonour'dthee，andsetOnManhisequalLove:saythereforeon；
　　ForIthatDaywasabsent，asbefell，Boundonavoyageuncouthandobscure，FarronexcursiontowardtheGatesofHell；
　　Squar'dinfullLegionsuchcommandwehad
　　Toseethatnonethenceissu'dforthaspie，Orenemie，whileGodwasinhiswork，Leastheeincenstatsucheruptionbold，DestructionwithCreationmighthavemixt。
　　Notthattheydurstwithouthisleaveattempt，ButushesendsuponhishighbehestsForstate，asSovranKing，andtoenureOurpromptobedience。Fastwefound，fastshutThedismalGates，andbarricado'dstrong；
　　ButlongereourapproachingheardwithinNoise，otherthenthesoundofDanceorSong，Torment，andlowdlament，andfuriousrage。
　　Gladwereturn'duptothecoastsofLightEreSabbathEev'ning:sowehadincharge。
　　Butthyrelationnow；forIattend，Pleas'dwiththywordsnolessthenthouwithmine。
　　SospaketheGodlikePower，andthusourSire。
　　ForMantotellhowhumanLifebeganIshard；forwhohimselfbeginningknew?
　　DesirewiththeestilllongertoconverseInduc'dme。Asnewwak'tfromsoundestsleepSoftontheflourieherbIfoundmelaidInBalmieSweat，whichwithhisBeamestheSunSoondri'd，andonthereakingmoisturefed。
　　StraittowardHeav'nmywondringEyesIturnd，Andgaz'dawhiletheampleSkie，tillrais'dByquickinstinctivemotionupIsprung，Asthitherwardendevoring，anduprightStoodonmyfeet；aboutmeroundIsawHill，Dale，andshadieWoods，andsunniePlaines，AndliquidLapseofmurmuringStreams；bythese，Creaturesthatlivd，andmovd，andwalk'd，orflew，Birdsonthebrancheswarbling；allthingssmil'd，Withfragranceandwithjoymyheartoreflow'd。
　　MyselfIthenperus'd，andLimbbyLimbSurvey'd，andsometimeswent，andsometimesranWithsupplejoints，aslivelyvigourled:
　　ButwhoIwas，orwhere，orfromwhatcause，Knewnot；tospeakItri'd，andforthwithspake，MyTongueobey'dandreadilycouldnameWhate'reIsaw。ThouSun，saidI，faireLight，Andthouenlight'ndEarth，sofreshandgay，YeHillsandDales，yeRivers，Woods，andPlaines，Andyethatliveandmove，fairCreatures，tell，Tell，ifyesaw，howcameIthus，howhere?
　　Notofmyself；bysomegreatMakerthen，Ingoodnessandinpowerpraeeminent；
　　Tellme，howmayIknowhim，howadore，FromwhomIhavethatthusImoveandlive，AndfeelthatIamhappierthenIknow。
　　WhilethusIcall'd，andstray'dIknewnotwhither，FromwhereIfirstdrewAire，andfirstbeheldThishappieLight，whenanswernonereturn'd，OnagreenshadieBankprofuseofFloursPensiveIsatemedown；theregentlesleepFirstfoundme，andwithsoftoppressionseis'dMydrousedsense，untroubl'd，thoughIthoughtIthenwaspassingtomyformerstateInsensible，andforthwithtodissolve:
　　WhensuddenlystoodatmyHeadadream，Whoseinwardapparitiongentlymov'dMyFancytobelieveIyethadbeing，Andlivd:Onecame，methought，ofshapeDivine，Andsaid，thyMansionwantsthee，ADAM，rise，FirstMan，ofMeninnumerableordain'dFirstFather，call'dbytheeIcomethyGuideTotheGardenofbliss，thyseatprepar'd。
　　Sosaying，bythehandhetookmerais'd，AndoverFieldsandWaters，asinAireSmoothslidingwithoutstep，lastledmeupAwoodieMountain；whosehightopwasplaine，ACircuitwide，enclos'd，withgoodliestTreesPlanted，withWalks，andBowers，thatwhatIsawOfEarthbeforescarsepleasantseemd。EachTreeLoad'nwithfairestFruit，thathungtotheEyeTempting，stirr'dinmesuddenappetiteTopluckandeate；whereatIwak'd，andfoundBeforemineEyesallreal，asthedreamHadlivelyshadowd:HerehadnewbegunMywandring，hadnotheewhowasmyGuideUphither，fromamongtheTreesappeer'd，PresenceDivine。Rejoycing，butwithawInadorationathisfeetIfellSubmiss:herear'dme，&；WhomthousoughtstIam，Saidmildely，AuthorofallthisthouseestAbove，orroundabouttheeorbeneath。
　　ThisParadiseIgivethee，countitthineToTillandkeep，andoftheFruittoeate:
　　OfeveryTreethatintheGardengrowesEatefreelywithgladheart；fearherenodearth:
　　ButoftheTreewhoseoperationbringsKnowledgofgoodandill，whichIhavesetThePledgeofthyObedienceandthyFaith，AmidtheGardenbytheTreeofLife，RememberwhatIwarnethee，shuntotaste，Andshunthebitterconsequence:forknow，Thedaythoueat'stthereof，mysolecommandTransgrest，inevitablythoushaltdye；
　　Fromthatdaymortal，andthishappieStateShaltloose，expell'dfromhenceintoaWorldOfwoeandsorrow。Sternlyhepronounc'dTherigidinterdiction，whichresoundsYetdreadfulinmineeare，thoughinmychoiceNottoincur；butsoonhiscleeraspectReturn'dandgratiouspurposethusrenew'd。
　　Notonelythesefairbounds，butalltheEarthTotheeandtothyRaceIgive；asLordsPossessit，andallthingsthatthereinlive，OrliveinSea，orAire，Beast，Fish，andFowle。
　　InsignewhereofeachBirdandBeastbeholdAfterthirkindes；IbringthemtoreceaveFromtheethirNames，andpaytheefealtieWithlowsubjection；understandthesameOfFishwithinthirwatryresidence，Nothithersummond，sincetheycannotchangeThirElementtodrawthethinnerAire。
　　Asthushespake，eachBirdandBeastbeholdApproachingtwoandtwo，ThesecowringlowWithblandishment，eachBirdstoop'donhiswing。
　　Inam'dthem，astheypass'd，andunderstoodThirNature，withsuchknowledgGodendu'dMysuddenapprehension:butintheseIfoundnotwhatmethoughtIwantedstill；
　　AndtotheHeav'nlyvisionthuspresum'd。
　　ObywhatName，forthouaboveallthese，Abovemankinde，oraughtthenmankindehigher，Surpassestfarrmynaming，howmayI
　　Adorethee，AuthorofthisUniverse，Andallthisgoodtoman，forwhosewellbeingSoamply，andwithhandssoliberalThouhastprovidedallthings:butwithmeeIseenotwhopartakes。InsolitudeWhathappiness，whocanenjoyalone，Orallenjoying，whatcontentmentfind?
　　ThusIpresumptuous；andthevisionbright，Aswithasmilemorebright'nd，thusrepli'd。
　　Whatcall'stthousolitude，isnottheEarthWithvariouslivingcreatures，andtheAireReplenisht，andalltheseatthycommandTocomeandplaybeforethee，know'stthounotThirlanguageandthirwayes，theyalsoknow，Andreasonnotcontemptibly；withtheseFindpastime，andbearerule；thyRealmislarge。
　　SospaketheUniversalLord，andseem'dSoordering。Iwithleaveofspeechimplor'd，Andhumbledeprecationthusrepli'd。
　　Letnotmywordsoffendthee，Heav'nlyPower，MyMaker，bepropitiouswhileIspeak。
　　Hastthounotmademeherethysubstitute，Andtheseinferiourfarrbeneathmeset?
　　AmongunequalswhatsocietieCansort，whatharmonieortruedelight?
　　Whichmustbemutual，inproportiondueGiv'nandreceiv'd；butindisparitieTheoneintense，theotherstillremissCannotwellsuitewitheither，butsoonproveTediousalike:OffellowshipIspeakSuchasIseek，fittoparticipateAllrationaldelight，whereinthebruteCannotbehumanconsort；theyrejoyceEachwiththirkinde，LionwithLioness；
　　Sofitlytheminpairsthouhastcombin'd；
　　MuchlesscanBirdwithBeast，orFishwithFowleSowellconverse，norwiththeOxtheApe；
　　WorsthencanManwithBeast，andleastofall。
　　Wheretoth'Almightyanswer'd，notdispleas'd。
　　AniceandsuttlehappinessIseeThoutothyselfproposest，inthechoiceOfthyAssociates，ADAM，andwilttasteNopleasure，thoughinpleasure，solitarie。
　　Whatthinkstthouthenofmee，andthismyState，SeemItotheesufficientlypossestOfhappiness，ornot?whoamaloneFromallEternitie，fornoneIknowSecondtomeeorlike，equalmuchless。
　　HowhaveIthenwithwhomtoholdconverseSavewiththeCreatureswhichImade，andthoseTomeinferiour，infinitedescentsBeneathwhatotherCreaturesaretothee?
　　Heceas'd，Ilowlyanswer'd。ToattaineThehighthanddepthofthyEternalwayesAllhumanthoughtscomeshort，Supreamofthings；
　　Thouinthyselfartperfet，andintheeIsnodeficiencefound；notsoisMan，Butindegree，thecauseofhisdesireByconversationwithhisliketohelp，Orsolacehisdefects。NoneedthatthouShouldstpropagat，alreadyinfinite；
　　Andthroughallnumbersabsolute，thoughOne；
　　ButManbynumberistomanifestHissingleimperfection，andbegetLikeofhislike，hisImagemultipli'd，Inunitiedefective，whichrequiresCollaterallove，anddeerestamitie。
　　Thouinthysecresiealthoughalone，Bestwiththyselfaccompanied，seek'stnotSocialcommunication，yetsopleas'd，CanstraisethyCreaturetowhathighththouwiltOfUnionorCommunion，deifi'd；
　　IbyconversingcannottheseerectFromprone，norinthirwayescomplacencefind。
　　ThusIembold'ndspake，andfreedomus'dPermissive，andacceptancefound，whichgain'dThisanswerfromthegratiousvoiceDivine。
　　Thusfarrtotrythee，ADAM，Iwaspleas'd，AndfindetheeknowingnotofBeastsalone，Whichthouhastrightlynam'd，butofthyself，Expressingwellthespiritwithintheefree，MyImage，notimpartedtotheBrute，WhosefellowshipthereforeunmeetfortheeGoodreasonwasthoufreelyshouldstdislike，Andbesomindedstill；I，erethouspak'st，KnewitnotgoodforMantobealone，Andnosuchcompanieasthenthousaw'stIntendedthee，fortrialonelybrought，Toseehowthoucould'stjudgeoffitandmeet:
　　WhatnextIbringshallpleasethee，beassur'd，Thylikeness，thyfithelp，thyotherself，Thywish，exactlytothyheartsdesire。
　　Heeended，orIheardnomore，fornowMyearthlybyhisHeav'nlyoverpowerd，Whichithadlongstoodunder，streindtothehighthInthatcelestialColloquiesublime，Aswithanobjectthatexcelsthesense，Dazl'dandspent，sunkdown，andsoughtrepairOfsleep，whichinstantlyfellonme，call'dByNatureasinaide，andclos'dmineeyes。
　　Mineeyesheclos'd，butop'nlefttheCellOfFanciemyinternalsight，bywhichAbstractasinatransemethoughtIsaw，Thoughsleeping，whereIlay，andsawtheshapeStillgloriousbeforewhomawakeIstood；
　　Whostoopingop'ndmyleftside，andtookFromthenceaRib，withcordialspiritswarme，AndLife-bloodstreamingfresh；widewasthewound，Butsuddenlywithfleshfill'dup&；heal'd:
　　TheRibheformdandfashondwithhishands；
　　UnderhisforminghandsaCreaturegrew，Manlike，butdifferentsex，solovlyfaire，ThatwhatseemdfairinalltheWorld，seemdnowMean，orinhersummdup，inhercontaindAndinherlooks，whichfromthattimeinfus'dSweetnessintomyheart，unfeltbefore，AndintoallthingsfromherAireinspir'dThespiritofloveandamorousdelight。
　　Shedisappeerd，andleftmedark，Iwak'dTofindher，orforevertodeploreHerloss，andotherpleasuresallabjure:
　　Whenoutofhope，beholdher，notfarroff，SuchasIsawherinmydream，adorndWithwhatallEarthorHeavencouldbestowTomakeheramiable:Onshecame，LedbyherHeav'nlyMaker，thoughunseen，Andguidedbyhisvoice，noruninformdOfnuptialSanctitieandmarriageRites:
　　Gracewasinallhersteps，Heav'ninherEye，Ineverygesturedignitieandlove。
　　Ioverjoydcouldnotforbearaloud。
　　Thisturnhathmadeamends；thouhastfulfill'dThywords，Creatorbounteousandbenigne，Giverofallthingsfaire，butfairestthisOfallthygifts，norenviest。InowseeBoneofmyBone，FleshofmyFlesh，mySelfBeforeme；WomanisherName，ofManExtracted；forthiscauseheshallforgoeFatherandMother，andtohisWifeadhere；
　　AndtheyshallbeoneFlesh，oneHeart，oneSoule。
　　Sheheardmethus，andthoughdivinelybrought，YetInnocenceandVirginModestie，Hervertueandtheconscienceofherworth，Thatwouldbewoo'd，andnotunsoughtbewon，Notobvious，notobtrusive，butretir'd，Themoredesirable，ortosayall，Natureherself，thoughpureofsinfulthought，Wroughtinherso，thatseeingme，sheturn'd；
　　Ifollow'dher，shewhatwasHonourknew，AndwithobsequiousMajestieapprov'dMypleadedreason。TotheNuptialBowreIledherblushingliketheMorn:allHeav'n，AndhappieConstellationsonthathoureShedthirselectestinfluence；theEarthGavesignofgratulation，andeachHill；
　　JoyoustheBirds；freshGalesandgentleAiresWhisper'dittotheWoods，andfromthirwingsFlungRose，flungOdoursfromthespicieShrub，Disporting，tilltheamorousBirdofNightSungSpousal，andbidhastetheEevningStarrOnhisHilltop，tolightthebridalLamp。
　　ThusIhavetoldtheeallmyState，andbroughtMyStorietothesumofearthlyblissWhichIenjoy，andmustconfesstofindInallthingselsedelightindeed，butsuchAsus'dornot，worksinthemindnochange，Norvehementdesire，thesedelicaciesImeanofTaste，Sight，Smell，Herbs，Fruits，&；Flours，Walks，andthemelodieofBirds；buthereFarrotherwise，transportedIbehold，Transportedtouch；herepassionfirstIfelt，Commotionstrange，inallenjoymentselseSuperiourandunmov'd，hereonelyweakeAgainstthecharmofBeautiespowerfulglance。
　　OrNaturefaildinmee，andleftsomepartNotproofenoughsuchObjecttosustain，Orfrommysidesubducting，tookperhapsMorethenenough；atleastonherbestow'dToomuchofOrnament，inoutwardshewElaborate，ofinwardlessexact。
　　ForwellIunderstandintheprimeendOfNatureherth'inferiour，inthemindAndinwardFaculties，whichmostexcell，InoutwardalsoherresemblinglessHisImagewhomadeboth，andlessexpressingThecharacterofthatDominiongiv'nO'reotherCreatures；yetwhenIapproachHerloveliness，soabsolutesheseemsAndinherselfcompleat，sowelltoknowHerown，thatwhatshewillstodoorsay，Seemswisest，vertuousest，discreetest，best；
　　AllhigherknowledgeinherpresencefallsDegraded，WisdomindiscoursewithherLoosesdiscount'nanc't，andlikefollyshewes；
　　AuthoritieandReasononherwaite，Asoneintendedfirst，notaftermadeOccasionally；andtoconsummateall，GreatnessofmindandnoblenessthirseatBuildinherloveliest，andcreateanaweAbouther，asaguardAngelicplac't。
　　TowhomtheAngelwithcontractedbrow。
　　AccusenotNature，shehathdonherpart；
　　Dothoubutthine，andbenotdiffidentOfWisdom，shedesertstheenot，ifthouDismissnother，whenmostthouneedsthernigh，ByattributingovermuchtothingsLessexcellent，asthouthyselfperceav'st。
　　Forwhatadmir'stthou，whattransportstheeso，Anoutside?fairnodoubt，andworthywellThycherishing，thyhonouring，andthylove，Notthysubjection:weighwithherthyself；
　　Thenvalue:OfttimesnothingprofitsmoreThenself-esteem，groundedonjustandrightWellmanag'd；ofthatskillthemorethouknow'st，ThemoreshewillacknowledgetheeherHead，Andtorealitiesyeildallhershows；
　　Madesoadornforthydelightthemore，Soawful，thatwithhonourthoumaistloveThymate，whoseeswhenthouartseenleastwise。
　　ButifthesenseoftouchwherebymankindIspropagatedseemsuchdeardelightBeyondallother，thinkthesamevoutsaf'tToCattelandeachBeast；whichwouldnotbeTothemmadecommon&；divulg'd，ifaughtThereinenjoy'dwereworthytosubdueTheSouleofMan，orpassioninhimmove。
　　WhathigherinhersocietiethoufindstAttractive，human，rational，lovestill；
　　Inlovingthoudostwell，inpassionnot，WhereintrueLoveconsistsnot；loverefinesThethoughts，andheartenlarges，hathhisseatInReason，andisjudicious，isthescaleBywhichtoheav'nlyLovethoumaistascend，Notsunkincarnalpleasure，forwhichcauseAmongtheBeastsnoMatefortheewasfound。
　　Towhomthushalfabash'tADAMrepli'd。
　　Neitherherout-sideformdsofair，noraughtInprocreationcommontoallkindesThoughhigherofthegenialBedbyfar，AndwithmysteriousreverenceIdeem
　　Somuchdelightsme，asthosegracefulacts，ThosethousanddecenciesthatdailyflowFromallherwordsandactions，mixtwithLoveAndsweetcompliance，whichdeclareunfeign'dUnionofMind，orinusbothoneSoule；
　　HarmonietobeholdinweddedpairMoregratefulthenharmonioussoundtotheeare。
　　Yetthesesubjectnot；ItotheediscloseWhatinwardthenceIfeel，notthereforefoild，Whomeetwithvariousobjects，fromthesenseVariouslyrepresenting；yetstillfreeApprovethebest，andfollowwhatIapprove。
　　Tolovethoublam'stmenot，forlovethousaistLeadsuptoHeav'n，isboththewayandguide；
　　Bearwithmethen，iflawfulwhatIask；
　　Lovenottheheav'nlySpirits，andhowthirLoveExpressthey，bylooksonely，ordotheymixIrradiance，virtualorimmediatetouch?
　　TowhomtheAngelwithasmilethatglow'dCelestialrosiered，Lovesproperhue，Answer'd。Letitsufficetheethatthouknow'stUshappie，andwithoutLovenohappiness。
　　Whateverpurethouinthebodyenjoy'stAndpurethouwertcreatedweenjoyIneminence，andobstaclefindnoneOfmembrane，joynt，orlimb，exclusivebarrs:
　　EasierthenAirwithAir，ifSpiritsembrace，Totaltheymix，UnionofPurewithPureDesiring；norrestrain'dconveyanceneedAsFleshtomixwithFlesh，orSoulwithSoul。
　　ButIcannownomore；thepartingSunBeyondtheEarthsgreenCapeandverdantIslesHESPEREANsets，mySignaltodepart。
　　Bestrong，livehappie，andlove，butfirstofallHimwhomtoloveistoobey，andkeepHisgreatcommand；takeheedleastPassionswayThyJudgementtodoaught，whichelsefreeWillWouldnotadmit；thineandofallthySonsThewealorwoeintheeisplac't；beware。
　　Iinthyperseveringshallrejoyce，AndalltheBlest:standfast；tostandorfallFreeinthineownArbitrementitlies。
　　Perfetwithin，nooutwardaidrequire；
　　Andalltemptationtotransgressrepel。
　　Sosaying，hearose；whomADAMthusFollow'dwithbenediction。Sincetopart，GoheavenlyGuest，EtherealMessenger，SentfromwhosesovrangoodnessIadore。
　　GentletomeandaffablehathbeenThycondescension，andshallbehonour'deverWithgratefulMemorie:thoutomankindBegoodandfriendlystill，andoftreturn。
　　Sopartedthey，theAngeluptoHeav'nFromthethickshade，andADAMtohisBowre。TheEndoftheSeventhBookParadiseLost-Book8ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook8NomoreoftalkwhereGodorAngelGuestWithMan，aswithhisFriend，familiarus'dTositindulgent，andwithhimpartakeRuralrepast，permittinghimthewhileVenialdiscourseunblam'd:InowmustchangeThoseNotestoTragic；fouldistrust，andbreachDisloyalonthepartofMan，revoltAnddisobedience:OnthepartofHeav'nNowalienated，distanceanddistaste，Angerandjustrebuke，andjudgementgiv'n，ThatbroughtintothisWorldaworldofwoe，SinneandhershadowDeath，andMiserieDeathsHarbinger:Sadtask，yetargumentNotlessbutmoreHeroicthenthewrauthOfsternACHILLESonhisFoepursu'dThriceFugitiveaboutTROYWall；orrageOfTURNUSforLAVINIAdisespous'd，OrNEPTUN'SireorJUNO'S，thatsolongPerplex'dtheGREEKandCYTHEREA'SSon；
　　IfanswerablestyleIcanobtaineOfmyCelestialPatroness，whodeignesHernightlyvisitationunimplor'd，Anddictatestomeslumbring，orinspiresEasiemyunpremeditatedVerse:
　　SincefirstthissubjectforHeroicSongPleas'dmelongchoosing，andbeginninglate；
　　NotsedulousbyNaturetoinditeWarrs，hithertotheonelyArgumentHeroicdeem'd，chiefmaistrietodissectWithlongandtedioushavocfabl'dKnightsInBattelsfeign'd；thebetterfortitudeOfPatienceandHeroicMartyrdomUnsung；ortodescribeRacesandGames，OrtiltingFurniture，emblazon'dShields，Impresesquaint，CaparisonsandSteeds；
　　BasesandtinselTrappings，gorgiousKnightsAtJoustandTorneament；thenmarshal'dFeastServ'dupinHallwithSewers，andSeneshals；
　　TheskillofArtificeorOfficemean，NotthatwhichjustlygivesHeroicnameToPersonortoPoem。MeeoftheseNorskilldnorstudious，higherArgumentRemaines，sufficientofitselftoraiseThatname，unlessanagetoolate，orcoldClimat，orYearsdampmyintendedwingDeprest，andmuchtheymay，ifallbemine，NotHerswhobringsitnightlytomyEar。
　　TheSunwassunk，andafterhimtheStarrOfHESPERUS，whoseOfficeistobringTwilightupontheEarth，shortArbiterTwixtDayandNight，andnowfromendtoendNightsHemispherehadveildtheHorizonround:
　　WhenSATANwholatefledbeforethethreatsOfGABRIELoutofEDEN，nowimprov'dInmeditatedfraudandmalice，bentOnmansdestruction，maugrewhatmighthapOfheavieronhimself，fearlessreturn'd。
　　ByNighthefled，andatMidnightreturn'dFromcompassingtheEarth，cautiousofday，SinceURIELRegentoftheSundescri'dHisentrance，andforewarndtheCherubimThatkeptthirwatch；thencefullofanguishdriv'n，Thespaceofsevencontinu'dNightsherodeWithdarkness，thricetheEquinoctialLineHecircl'd，fourtimescross'dtheCarrofNightFromPoletoPole，traversingeachColure；
　　Ontheeighthreturn'd，andontheCoastaverseFromentranceorCherubicWatch，bystealthFoundunsuspectedway。Therewasaplace，Nownot，thoughSin，notTime，firstwraughtthechange，WhereTIGRISatthefootofParadiseIntoaGulfshotunderground，tillpartRoseupaFountainbytheTreeofLife；
　　InwiththeRiversunk，andwithitroseSataninvolv'dinrisingMist，thensoughtWheretoliehid；SeahehadsearchtandLandFromEDENoverPONTUS，andthePooleMAEOTIS，upbeyondtheRiverOB；
　　DownwardasfarrAntartic；andinlengthWestfromORANTEStotheOceanbarr'dAtDARIEN，thencetotheLandwhereflowesGANGESandINDUS:thustheOrbheroam'dWithnarrowsearch；andwithinspectiondeepConsider'deveryCreature，whichofallMostopportunemightservehisWiles，andfoundTheSerpentsuttlestBeastofalltheField。
　　Himafterlongdebate，irresoluteOfthoughtsrevolv'd，hisfinalsentencechoseFitVessel，fittestImpoffraud，inwhomToenter，andhisdarksuggestionshideFromsharpestsight:forinthewilieSnake，Whateversleightsnonewouldsuspiciousmark，AsfromhiswitandnativesuttletieProceeding，whichinotherBeastsobserv'dDoubtmightbegetofDiabolicpow'rActivewithinbeyondthesenseofbrute。
　　Thusheresolv'd，butfirstfrominwardgriefeHisburstingpassionintoplaintsthuspour'd:
　　OEarth，howliketoHeav'n，ifnotpreferrdMorejustly，SeatworthierofGods，asbuiltWithsecondthoughts，reformingwhatwasold！
　　ForwhatGodafterbetterworsewouldbuild?
　　TerrestrialHeav'n，danc'troundbyotherHeav'nsThatshine，yetbearthirbrightofficiousLamps，LightaboveLight，fortheealone，asseems，IntheeconcentringallthirpreciousbeamsOfsacredinfluence:AsGodinHeav'nIsCenter，yetextendstoall，sothouCentringreceav'stfromallthoseOrbs；inthee，Notinthemselves，allthirknownvertueappeersProductiveinHerb，Plant，andnoblerbirthOfCreaturesanimatewithgraduallifeOfGrowth，Sense，Reason，allsumm'dupinMan。
　　WithwhatdelightcouldIhavewalkttheeroundIfIcouldjoyinaught，sweetinterchangeOfHillandVallie，Rivers，WoodsandPlaines，NowLand，nowSea，&；ShoreswithForrestcrownd，Rocks，Dens，andCaves；butIinnoneoftheseFindplaceorrefuge；andthemoreIseePleasuresaboutme，somuchmoreIfeelTormentwithinme，asfromthehatefulsiegeOfcontraries；allgoodtomebecomesBane，andinHeav'nmuchworsewouldbemystate。
　　ButneitherhereseekI，nonorinHeav'nTodwell，unlessbymaistringHeav'nsSupreame；
　　NorhopetobemyselflessmiserableBywhatIseek，butotherstomakesuchAsIthoughtherebyworsetomeredound:
　　ForonelyindestroyingIfindeeaseTomyrelentlessthoughts；andhimdestroyd，Orwontowhatmayworkhisutterloss，Forwhomallthiswasmade，allthiswillsoonFollow，astohimlinktinwealorwoe，Inwothen；thatdestructionwidemayrange:
　　TomeeshallbethegloriesoleamongTheinfernalPowers，inonedaytohavemarr'dWhatheALMIGHTIEstyl'd，sixNightsandDaysContinu'dmaking，andwhoknowshowlongBeforehadbincontriving，thoughperhapsNotlongerthensinceIinoneNightfreedFromservitudeingloriouswelnighhalfTh'AngelicName，andthinnerleftthethrongOfhisadorers:heetobeaveng'd，Andtorepairehisnumbersthusimpair'd，WhethersuchvertuespentofoldnowfaildMoreAngelstoCreate，iftheyatleastArehisCreatedortospiteusmore，Determin'dtoadvanceintoourroomACreatureform'dofEarth，andhimendow，Exaltedfromsobaseoriginal，WithHeav'nlyspoils，ourspoils:WhathedecreedHeeffected；Manhemade，andforhimbuiltMagnificentthisWorld，andEarthhisseat，HimLordpronounc'd，and，Oindignitie！
　　SubjectedtohisserviceAngelwings，AndflamingMinisterstowatchandtendThirearthlieCharge:OfthesethevigilanceIdread，andtoelude，thuswraptinmistOfmidnightvaporglideobscure，andprieIneveryBushandBrake，wherehapmayfindeTheSerpentsleeping，inwhosemaziefouldsTohideme，andthedarkintentIbring。
　　Ofouldescent！thatIwhoerstcontendedWithGodstositthehighest，amnowconstraindIntoaBeast，andmixtwithbestialslime，Thisessencetoincarnateandimbrute，ThattothehightofDeitieaspir'd；
　　ButwhatwillnotAmbitionandRevengeDescendto?whoaspiresmustdownaslowAshighhesoard，obnoxiousfirstorlastTobasestthings。Revenge，atfirstthoughsweet，Bittererelongbackonitselfrecoiles；
　　Letit；Irecknot，soitlightwellaim'd，SincehigherIfallshort，onhimwhonextProvokesmyenvie，thisnewFavoriteOfHeav'n，thisManofClay，Sonofdespite，WhomusthemoretospitehisMakerrais'dFromdust:spitethenwithspiteisbestrepaid。
　　Sosaying，througheachThicketDanckorDrie，Likeablackmistlowcreeping，heheldonHismidnightsearch，wheresoonesthemightfindeTheSerpent:himfastsleepingsoonhefoundInLabyrinthofmanyaroundself-rowl'd，Hisheadthemidst，wellstor'dwithsuttlewiles:
　　NotyetinhorridShadeordismalDen，Notnocentyet，butonthegrassieHerbeFearlessunfeardheslept:inathisMouthTheDevilenterd，andhisbrutalsense，Inheartorhead，possessingsooninspir'dWithactintelligential；buthissleepDisturbdnot，waitingcloseth'approachofMorn。
　　NowwhenassacredLightbegantodawneInEDENonthehumidFlours，thatbreathdThirmorningIncense，whenallthingsthatbreath，Fromth'EarthsgreatAltarsendupsilentpraiseTotheCreator，andhisNostrilsfillWithgratefullSmell，forthcamethehumanpairAndjoyndthirvocalWorshiptotheQuireOfCreatureswantingvoice，thatdone，partakeTheseason，primeforsweetestSentsandAires:
　　ThencommunehowthatdaytheybestmayplyThirgrowingwork:formuchthirworkoutgrewThehandsdispatchoftwoGardningsowide。
　　AndEVEfirsttoherHusbandthusbegan。
　　ADAM，wellmaywelabourstilltodressThisGarden，stilltotendPlant，HerbandFlour。
　　Ourpleasanttaskenjoyn'd，buttillmorehandsAidus，theworkunderourlabourgrows，Luxuriousbyrestraint；whatwebydayLopovergrown，orprune，orprop，orbind，OnenightortwowithwantongrowthderidesTendingtowilde。ThouthereforenowadviseOrhearwhattomymindfirstthoughtspresent，Letusdivideourlabours，thouwherechoiceLeadsthee，orwheremostneeds，whethertowindTheWoodbineroundthisArbour，ordirectTheclaspingIviewheretoclimb，whileI
　　InyonderSpringofRosesintermixtWithMyrtle，findwhattoredresstillNoon:
　　ForwhilesoneareachotherthusalldayOurtaskwechoose，whatwonderifnonearLooksinterveneandsmiles，orobjectnewCasualdiscoursedrawon，whichintermitsOurdayesworkbroughttolittle，thoughbegunEarly，andth'hourofSuppercomesunearn'd。
　　TowhommildanswerADAMthusreturn'd。
　　SoleEVE，Associatesole，tomebeyondCompareabovealllivingCreaturesdeare，Wellhastthoumotion'd，welthythoughtsimploydHowwemightbestfulfilltheworkwhichhereGodhathassign'dus，norofmeshaltpassUnprais'd:fornothingloveliercanbefoundInwoman，thentostudiehousholdgood，AndgoodworkesinherHusbandtopromote。
　　YetnotsostrictlyhathourLordimpos'dLabour，astodebarruswhenweneedRefreshment，whetherfood，ortalkbetween，Foodofthemind，orthissweetintercourseOflooksandsmiles，forsmilesfromReasonflow，Tobrutedeni'd，andareofLovethefood，Lovenotthelowestendofhumanlife。
　　Fornottoirksomtoile，buttodelightHemadeus，anddelighttoReasonjoyn'd。
　　ThesepathsandBowersdoubtnotbutourjoyntWillkeepfromWildernesswithease，aswideAsweneedwalk，tillyoungerhandserelongAssistus:ButifmuchconverseperhapsTheesatiate，toshortabsenceIcouldyeild。
　　Forsolitudesomtimesisbestsocietie，Andshortretirementurgessweetreturne。
　　Butotherdoubtpossessesme，leastharmBefalltheesever'dfromme；forthouknowstWhathathbinwarn'dus，whatmaliciousFoeEnvyingourhappiness，andofhisownDespairing，seekstoworkuswoeandshameByslyassault；andsomwherenighathandWatches，nodoubt，withgreedyhopetofindHiswishandbestadvantage，usasunder，Hopelesstocircumventusjoynd，whereeachTootherspeedieaidemightlendatneed；
　　WhetherhisfirstdesignbetowithdrawOurfealtiefromGod，ortodisturbConjugalLove，thenwhichperhapsnoblissEnjoy'dbyusexciteshisenviemore；
　　Orthis，orworse，leavenotthefaithfulsideThatgavetheebeing，stilshadestheeandprotects。
　　TheWife，wheredangerordishonourlurks，SafestandseemliestbyherHusbandstaies，Whoguardsher，orwithhertheworstendures。
　　TowhomtheVirginMajestieofEVE，Asonewholoves，andsomeunkindnessmeets，Withsweetausteercomposurethusreply'd。
　　OfspringofHeav'nandEarth，andallEarthsLord，Thatsuchanenemiewehave，whoseeksOurruin，bothbytheeinformdIlearne，AndfromthepartingAngelover-heardAsinashadienookIstoodbehind，JustthenreturndatshutofEveningFlours。
　　ButthatthoushouldstmyfirmnessthereforedoubtToGodorthee，becausewehaveafoeMaytemptit，Iexpectednottohear。
　　Hisviolencethoufearstnot，beingsuch，Aswee，notcapableofdeathorpaine，Caneithernotreceave，orcanrepell。
　　Hisfraudisthenthyfear，whichplaininferrsThyequalfearthatmyfirmFaithandLoveCanbyhisfraudbeshak'norseduc't；
　　Thoughts，whichhowfoundtheyharbourinthyBrest，ADAM，misthoughtofhertotheesodear?
　　TowhomwithhealingwordsADAMreply'd。
　　DaughterofGodandMan，immortalEVE，Forsuchthouart，fromsinandblameentire:
　　NotdiffidentoftheedoIdissuadeThyabsencefrommysight，buttoavoidTh'attemptitself，intendedbyourFoe。
　　Forheewhotempts，thoughinvain，atleastaspersesThetemptedwithdishonourfoul，suppos'dNotincorruptibleofFaith，notprooffAgainsttemptation:thouthyselfwithscorneAndangerwouldstresenttheoffer'dwrong，Thoughineffectualfound:misdeemnotthen，IfsuchaffrontIlabourtoavertFromtheealone，whichonusbothatonceTheEnemie，thoughbold，willhardlydare，Ordaring，firstonmeeth'assaultshalllight。
　　Northouhismaliceandfalseguilecontemn；
　　Suttleheneedsmustbe，whocouldseduceAngels，northinksuperfluousothersaid。
　　IfromtheinfluenceofthylooksreceaveAccessineveryVertue，inthysightMorewise，morewatchful，stronger，ifneedwereOfoutwardstrength；whileshame，thoulookingon，Shametobeovercomeorover-reachtWouldutmostvigorraise，andrais'dunite。
　　WhyshouldstnotthoulikesensewithintheefeelWhenIampresent，andthytrialchooseWithme，bestwitnessofthyVertuetri'd。
　　SospakedomestickADAMinhiscareAndMatrimonialLove，butEVE，whothoughtLessattributedtoherFaithsincere，Thusherreplywithaccentsweetrenewd。
　　Ifthisbeourcondition，thustodwellInnarrowcircuitstrait'ndbyaFoe，Suttleorviolent，wenotendu'dSinglewithlikedefence，wherevermet，Howarewehappie，stillinfearofharm?
　　Butharmprecedesnotsin:onelyourFoeTemptingaffrontsuswithhisfoulesteemOfourintegritie:hisfoulesteemeSticksnodishonoronourFront，butturnsFoulonhimself；thenwherforeshundorfeardByus?whoratherdoublehonourgaineFromhissurmiseprov'dfalse，findepeacewithin，FavourfromHeav'n，ourwitnessfromth'event。
　　AndwhatisFaith，Love，VertueunassaidAlone，withoutexteriorhelpsustaind?
　　LetusnotthensuspectourhappieStateLeftsoimperfetbytheMakerwise，Asnotsecuretosingleorcombin'd。
　　Fraileisourhappiness，ifthisbeso，AndEDENwerenoEDENthusexpos'd。
　　TowhomthusADAMferventlyrepli'd。
　　OWoman，bestareallthingsasthewillOfGodordaindthem，hiscreatinghandNothingimperfetordeficientleftOfallthatheCreated，muchlessMan，OroughtthatmighthishappieStatesecure，Securefromoutwardforce；withinhimselfThedangerlies，yetlieswithinhispower:
　　Againsthiswillhecanreceavenoharme。
　　ButGodleftfreetheWill，forwhatobeyesReason，isfree，andReasonhemaderight，Butbidherwellbeware，andstillerect，Leastbysomefaireappeeringgoodsurpris'dShedictatefalse，andmissinformetheWillTodowhatGodexpreslyhathforbid。
　　Notthenmistrust，buttenderloveenjoynes，ThatIshouldmindtheeoft，andmindthoume。
　　Firmwesubsist，yetpossibletoswerve，SinceReasonnotimpossiblymaymeetSomespeciousobjectbytheFoesubornd，Andfallintodeceptionunaware，Notkeepingstrictestwatch，asshewaswarnd。
　　Seeknottemptationthen，whichtoavoideWerebetter，andmostlikelieiffrommeeThousevernot；Trialwillcomeunsought。
　　Wouldstthouapprovethyconstancie，approveFirstthyobedience；th'otherwhocanknow，Notseeingtheeattempted，whoattest?
　　Butifthouthink，trialunsoughtmayfindeUsbothsecurerthenthuswarndthouseemst，Go；forthystay，notfree，absentstheemore；
　　Gointhynativeinnocence，relieOnwhatthouhastofvertue，summonall，ForGodtowardstheehathdonehispart，dothine。
　　SospakethePatriarchofMankinde，butEVE
　　Persisted，yetsubmiss，thoughlast，repli'd。
　　Withthypermissionthen，andthusforewarndChieflybywhatthyownlastreasoningwordsTouchdonely，thatourtrial，whenleastsought，Mayfindeusbothperhapsfarrlessprepar'd，ThewillingerIgoe，normuchexpectAFoesoproudwillfirsttheweakerseek；
　　Sobent，themoreshallshamehimhisrepulse。
　　Thussaying，fromherHusbandshandherhandSoftshewithdrew，andlikeaWood-NymphlightOREADorDRYAD，orofDELIA'sTraine，BetookhertotheGroves，butDELIA'sselfIngatesurpass'dandGoddess-likedeport，ThoughnotassheewithBowandQuiverarmd，ButwithsuchGardningToolsasAreyetrude，Guiltlessoffirehadformd，orAngelsbrought，ToPALES，orPOMONA，thusadornd，Likestsheseemd，POMONAwhenshefledVERTUMNUS，ortoCERESinherPrime，YetVirginofPROSERPINAfromJOVE。
　　HerlongwithardentlookhisEYEpursu'dDelighted，butdesiringmoreherstay。
　　Ofthetoherhischargeofquickreturne，Repeated，sheetohimasoftengag'dTobereturndbyNoonamidtheBowre，AndallthingsinbestordertoinviteNoontiderepast，orAfternoonsrepose。
　　Omuchdeceav'd，muchfailing，haplessEVE，Ofthypresum'dreturn！eventperverse！
　　ThouneverfromthathoureinParadiseFoundsteithersweetrepast，orfoundrepose；
　　SuchambushhidamongsweetFloursandShadesWaitedwithhellishrancorimminentTointerceptthyway，orsendtheebackDespoildofInnocence，ofFaith，ofBliss。
　　Fornow，andsincefirstbreakofdawnetheFiend，MeerSerpentinappearance，forthwascome，AndonhisQuest，wherelikeliesthemightfindeTheonelytwoofMankinde，butinthemThewholeincludedRace，hispurposdprey。
　　InBowreandFieldhesought，whereanytuftOfGroveorGarden-Plotmorepleasantlay，ThirtendanceorPlantationfordelight，ByFountainorbyshadieRivuletHesoughtthemboth，butwish'dhishapmightfindEVEseparate，hewish'd，butnotwithhopeOfwhatsoseldomchanc'd，whentohiswish，Beyondhishope，EVEseparatehespies，VeildinaCloudofFragrance，whereshestood，Halfspi'd，sothicktheRosesbushingroundAboutherglowd，oftstoopingtosupportEachFlourofslenderstalk，whoseheadthoughgayCarnation，Purple，Azure，orspectwithGold，Hungdroopingunsustaind，themsheupstaiesGentlywithMirtleband，mindlessthewhile，Herself，thoughfairestunsupportedFlour，Fromherbestpropsofarr，andstornsonigh。
　　Neererhedrew，andmanyawalktravers'dOfstateliestCovert，Cedar，Pine，orPalme，Thenvolubleandbold，nowhid，nowseenAmongthick-wov'nArboretsandFloursImborderdoneachBank，thehandofEVE:
　　SpotmoredeliciousthenthoseGardensfeign'dOrofreviv'dADONIS，orrenowndALCINOUS，hostofoldLAERTESSon，Orthat，notMystic，wheretheSapientKingHelddalliancewithhisfaireEGYPTIANSpouse。
　　MuchheethePlaceadmir'd，thePersonmore。
　　AsonewholonginpopulousCitypent，WhereHousesthickandSewersannoytheAire，ForthissuingonaSummersMorn，tobreatheAmongthepleasantVillagesandFarmesAdjoynd，fromeachthingmetconceavesdelight，ThesmellofGrain，orteddedGrass，orKine，OrDairie，eachruralsight，eachruralsound；
　　IfchancewithNymphlikestepfairVirginpass，Whatpleasingseemd，forhernowpleasesmore，Shemost，andinherlooksummsallDelight。
　　SuchPleasuretooktheSerpenttobeholdThisFlouriePlat，thesweetrecessofEVE
　　Thusearlie，thusalone；herHeav'nlyformeAngelic，butmoresoft，andFeminine，HergracefulInnocence，hereveryAireOfgestureorlestactionoverawdHisMalice，andwithrapinesweetbereav'dHisfiercenessofthefierceintentitbrought:
　　ThatspacetheEviloneabstractedstoodFromhisownevil，andforthetimeremaindStupidlygood，ofenmitiedisarm'd，Ofguile，ofhate，ofenvie，ofrevenge；
　　ButthehotHellthatalwayesinhimburnes，ThoughinmidHeav'n，soonendedhisdelight，Andtortureshimnowmore，themoreheseesOfpleasurenotforhimordain'd:thensoonFiercehateherecollects，andallhisthoughtsOfmischief，gratulating，thusexcites。
　　Thoughts，whitherhaveheledme，withwhatsweetCompulsionthustransportedtoforgetWhathitherbroughtus，hate，notlove，norhopeOfParadiseforHell，hopeheretotasteOfpleasure，butallpleasuretodestroy，Savewhatisindestroying，otherjoyTomeislost。ThenletmenotletpassOccasionwhichnowsmiles，beholdaloneTheWoman，opportunetoallattempts，HerHusband，forIviewfarround，notnigh，WhosehigherintellectualmoreIshun，Andstrength，ofcouragehautie，andoflimbHeroicbuilt，thoughofterrestrialmould，Foenotinformidable，exemptfromwound，Inot；somuchhathHelldebas'd，andpaineInfeebl'dme，towhatIwasinHeav'n。
　　Sheefair，divinelyfair，fitLoveforGods，Notterrible，thoughterrourbeinLoveAndbeautie，notapproachtbystrongerhate，Hatestronger，undershewofLovewellfeign'd，ThewaywhichtoherruinnowItend。
　　SospaketheEnemieofMankind，enclos'dInSerpent，Inmatebad，andtowardEVE
　　Address'dhisway，notwithindentedwave，Proneontheground，assince，butonhisreare，Circularbaseofrisingfoulds，thattour'dFouldabovefouldasurgingMaze，hisHeadCrestedaloft，andCarbunclehisEyes；
　　WithburnishtNeckofverdantGold，erectAmidsthiscirclingSpires，thatonthegrassFlotedredundant:pleasingwashisshape，Andlovely，neversinceofSerpentkindLovelier，notthosethatinILLYRIAchang'dHERMIONEandCADMUS，ortheGodInEPIDAURUS；nortowhichtransformdAMMONIANJOVE，orCAPITOLINEwasseen，HeewithOLYMPIAS，thiswithherwhoboreSCIPIOthehighthofROME。WithtractobliqueAtfirst，asonewhosoughtaccess，butfeardTointerrupt，side-longheworkshisway。
　　AswhenaShipbyskilfulStearsmanwroughtNighRiversmouthorForeland，wheretheWindVeresoft，asoftsosteers，andshiftsherSaile；
　　Sovariedhee，andofhistortuousTraineCurldmanyawantonwreathinsightofEVE，TolureherEye；sheebusiedheardthesoundOfruslingLeaves，butmindednot，asus'dTosuchdisportbeforeherthroughtheField，FromeveryBeast，moreduteousathercall，ThenatCIRCEANcalltheHerddisguis'd。
　　Heebouldernow，uncall'dbeforeherstood；
　　Butasingazeadmiring:OfthebowdHisturretCrest，andsleekenamel'dNeck，Fawning，andlick'dthegroundwhereonshetrod。
　　HisgentledumbexpressionturndatlengthTheEyeofEVEtomarkhisplay；hegladOfherattentiongaind，withSerpentTongueOrganic，orimpulseofvocalAir，Hisfraudulenttemptationthusbegan。
　　Wondernot，sovranMistress，ifperhapsThoucanst，whoartsoleWonder，muchlessarmThylooks，theHeav'nofmildness，withdisdain，Displeas'dthatIapproachtheethus，andgazeInsatiate，Ithussingle；norhavefeardThyawfulbrow，moreawfulthusretir'd。
　　FairestresemblanceofthyMakerfaire，Theealllivingthingsgazeon，allthingsthineBygift，andthyCelestialBeautieadoreWithravishmentbeheld，therebestbeheldWhereuniversallyadmir'd；buthereInthisenclosurewild，theseBeastsamong，Beholdersrude，andshallowtodiscerneHalfwhatintheeisfair，onemanexcept，Whoseesthee?andwhatisone?whoshouldstbeseenAGoddessamongGods，ador'dandserv'dByAngelsnumberless，thydailyTrain。
　　Sogloz'dtheTempter，andhisProemtun'd；
　　IntotheHeartofEVEhiswordsmadeway，Thoughatthevoicemuchmarveling；atlengthNotunamaz'dshethusinanswerspake。
　　Whatmaythismean?LanguageofManpronounc'tByTongueofBrute，andhumansenseexprest?
　　ThefirstatlestoftheseIthoughtdeni'dToBeasts，whomGodontheirCreation-DayCreatedmutetoallarticulatsound；
　　ThelatterIdemurre，forinthirlooksMuchreason，andinthiractionsoftappeers。
　　Thee，Serpent，suttlestbeastofallthefieldIknew，butnotwithhumanvoiceendu'd；
　　Redoublethenthismiracle，andsay，Howcam'stthouspeakableofmute，andhowTomesofriendlygrownabovetherestOfbrutalkind，thatdailyareinsight?
　　Say，forsuchwonderclaimsattentiondue。
　　TowhomtheguilefulTempterthusreply'd。
　　EmpressofthisfairWorld，resplendentEVE，EasietomeeitistotelltheeallWhatthoucommandst，andrightthoushouldstbeobeyd:
　　IwasatfirstasotherBeaststhatgrazeThetroddenHerb，ofabjectthoughtsandlow，Aswasmyfood，noraughtbutfooddiscern'dOrSex，andapprehendednothinghigh:
　　Tillonadayroavingthefield，Ichanc'dAgoodlyTreefarrdistanttobeholdLoadenwithfruitoffairestcoloursmixt，RuddieandGold:Inearerdrewtogaze；
　　Whenfromtheboughesasavorieodourblow'n，Gratefultoappetite，morepleas'dmysenseThensmellofsweetestFenel，ortheTeatsOfEweorGoatdroppingwithMilkatEevn，UnsucktofLamborKid，thattendthirplay。
　　TosatisfiethesharpdesireIhadOftastingthosefairApples，Iresolv'dNottodeferr；hungerandthirstatonce，Powerfulperswaders，quick'ndatthescentOfthatalluringfruit，urg'dmesokeene。
　　AbouttheMossieTrunkIwoundmesoon，ForhighfromgroundthebrancheswouldrequireThyutmostreachorADAMS:RoundtheTreeAllotherBeaststhatsaw，withlikedesireLongingandenvyingstood，butcouldnotreach。
　　AmidtheTreenowgot，whereplentiehungTemptingsonigh，topluckandeatmyfillIspar'dnot，forsuchpleasuretillthathourAtFeedorFountainneverhadIfound。
　　Satedatlength，erelongImightperceaveStrangealterationinme，todegreeOfReasoninmyinwardPowers，andSpeechWantednotlong，thoughtothisshaperetaind。
　　ThenceforthtoSpeculationshighordeepIturndmythoughts，andwithcapaciousmindConsiderdallthingsvisibleinHeav'n，OrEarth，orMiddle，allthingsfairandgood；
　　ButallthatfairandgoodinthyDivineSemblance，andinthyBeautiesheav'nlyRayUnitedIbeheld；noFairtothineEquivalentorsecond，whichcompel'dMeethus，thoughimportuneperhaps，tocomeAndgaze，andworshiptheeofrightdeclar'dSovranofCreatures，universalDame。
　　Sotalk'dthespiritedslySnake；andEVE
　　Yetmoreamaz'dunwariethusreply'd。
　　Serpent，thyoverpraisingleavesindoubtThevertueofthatFruit，intheefirstprov'd:
　　Butsay，wheregrowstheTree，fromhencehowfar?
　　FormanyaretheTreesofGodthatgrowInParadise，andvarious，yetunknownTous，insuchabundanceliesourchoice，AsleavesagreaterstoreofFruituntoucht，Stillhangingincorruptible，tillmenGrowuptothirprovision，andmorehandsHelptodisburdenNatureofherBearth。
　　TowhomthewilieAdder，blitheandglad。
　　Empress，thewayisreadie，andnotlong，BeyondarowofMyrtles，onaFlat，FastbyaFountain，onesmallThicketpastOfblowingMyrrhandBalme；ifthouacceptMyconduct，Icanbringtheethithersoon。
　　Leadthen，saidEVE。HeeleadingswiftlyrowldIntangles，andmakeintricateseemstrait，Tomischiefswift。Hopeelevates，andjoyBright'nshisCrest，aswhenawandringFireCompactofunctuousvapor，whichtheNightCondenses，andthecoldinvironsround，Kindl'dthroughagitationtoaFlame，Whichoft，theysay，someevilSpiritattends，HoveringandblazingwithdelusiveLight，Misleadsth'amaz'dNight-wandererfromhiswayToBoggsandMires，&；oftthroughPondorPoole，Thereswallow'dupandlost，fromsuccourfarr。
　　Soglister'dthedireSnakeandintofraudLedEVEourcredulousMother，totheTreeOfprohibition，rootofallourwoe；
　　Whichwhenshesaw，thustoherguideshespake。
　　Serpent，wemighthavespar'dourcominghither，Fruitlesstome，thoughFruitbeheretoexcess，Thecreditofwhosevertuerestwiththee，Wondrousindeed，ifcauseofsucheffects。
　　ButofthisTreewemaynottastenortouch；
　　Godsocommanded，andleftthatCommandSoleDaughterofhisvoice；therest，weliveLawtoourselves，ourReasonisourLaw。
　　TowhomtheTempterguilefullyrepli'd。
　　Indeed?hathGodthensaidthatoftheFruitOfalltheseGardenTreesyeshallnoteate，YetLordsdeclar'dofallinEarthorAire?
　　TowhomthusEVEyetsinless。OftheFruitOfeachTreeintheGardenwemayeate，ButoftheFruitofthisfairTreeamidstTheGarden，Godhathsaid，YeshallnoteateThereof，norshallyetouchit，leastyedie。
　　Shescarsehadsaid，thoughbrief，whennowmoreboldTheTempter，butwithshewofZealeandLoveToMan，andindignationathiswrong，Newpartputson，andastopassionmov'd，Fluctuatsdisturbd，yetcomely，andinactRais'd，asofsomgreatmattertobegin。
　　AswhenofoldsomOratorrenoundInATHENSorfreeROME，whereEloquenceFlourishd，sincemute，tosomgreatcauseaddrest，Stoodinhimselfcollected，whileeachpart，Motion，eachactwonaudienceerethetongue，Somtimesinhighthbegan，asnodelayOfPrefacebrookingthroughhisZealofRight。
　　Sostanding，moving，ortohighthupgrownTheTempterallimpassiondthusbegan。
　　OSacred，Wise，andWisdom-givingPlant，MotherofScience，NowIfeelthyPowerWithinmecleere，notonelytodiscerneThingsinthirCauses，buttotracethewayesOfhighestAgents，deemdhoweverwise。
　　QueenofthisUniverse，doenotbelieveThoserigidthreatsofDeath；yeshallnotDie:
　　Howshouldye?bytheFruit?itgivesyouLifeToKnowledge?BytheThreatner，lookonmee，Meewhohavetouch'dandtasted，yetbothlive，AndlifemoreperfethaveattaindthenFateMeantmee，byventringhigherthenmyLot。
　　ShallthatbeshuttoMan，whichtotheBeastIsopen?orwillGodincensehisireForsuchaprettyTrespass，andnotpraiseRatheryourdauntlessvertue，whomthepainOfDeathdenounc't，whateverthingDeathbe，DeterrdnotfromatchievingwhatmightleadeTohappierlife，knowledgeofGoodandEvil；
　　Ofgood，howjust?ofevil，ifwhatisevilBereal，whynotknown，sinceeasiershunnd?
　　Godthereforecannothurtye，andbejust；
　　Notjust，notGod；notfeardthen，norobeid:
　　YourfeareitselfofDeathremovesthefeare。
　　Whythenwasthisforbid?Whybuttoawe，Whybuttokeepyelowandignorant，Hisworshippers；heknowsthatinthedayYeEatethereof，yourEyesthatseemsocleere，Yetarebutdim，shallperfetlybethenOp'ndandcleerd，andyeshallbeasGods，KnowingbothGoodandEvilastheyknow。
　　ThatyeshouldbeasGods，sinceIasMan，InternalMan，isbutproportionmeet，Iofbrutehuman，yeeofhumanGods。
　　Soyeshaltdieperhaps，byputtingoffHuman，toputonGods，deathtobewisht，Thoughthreat'nd，whichnoworsethenthiscanbringAndwhatareGodsthatManmaynotbecomeAsthey，participatingGod-likefood?
　　TheGodsarefirst，andthatadvantageuseOnourbelief，thatallfromthemproceeds，Iquestionit，forthisfairEarthIsee，Warm'dbytheSun，producingeverykind，Themnothing:Iftheyallthings，whoenclos'dKnowledgeofGoodandEvilinthisTree，Thatwhosoeatsthereof，forthwithattainsWisdomwithouttheirleave?andwhereinliesTh'offence，thatManshouldthusattaintoknow?
　　Whatcanyourknowledgehurthim，orthisTreeImpartagainsthiswillifallbehis?
　　Orisitenvie，andcanenviedwellInheav'nlybrests?these，theseandmanymoreCausesimportyourneedofthisfairFruit。
　　Goddesshumane，reachthen，andfreelytaste。
　　Heended，andhiswordsrepletewithguileIntoherhearttooeasieentrancewon:
　　FixtontheFruitshegaz'd，whichtobeholdMighttemptalone，andinherearsthesoundYetrungofhisperswasivewords，impregn'dWithReason，toherseeming，andwithTruth；
　　MeanwhilethehourofNoondrewon，andwak'dAneagerappetite，rais'dbythesmellSosavorieofthatFruit，whichwithdesire，Inclinablenowgrowntotouchortaste，Sollicitedherlongingeye；yetfirstPausingawhile，thustoherselfshemus'd。
　　GreatarethyVertues，doubtless，bestofFruits，ThoughkeptfromMan，&；worthytobeadmir'd，Whosetaste，toolongforborn，atfirstassayGaveelocutiontothemute，andtaughtTheTonguenotmadeforSpeechtospeakthypraise:
　　Thypraiseheealsowhoforbidsthyuse，Concealesnotfromus，namingtheetheTreeOfKnowledge，knowledgebothofgoodandevil；
　　Forbidsusthentotaste，buthisforbiddingCommendstheemore，whileitinferrsthegoodBytheecommunicated，andourwant:
　　Forgoodunknown，sureisnothad，orhadAndyetunknown，isasnothadatall。
　　Inplainthen，whatforbidshebuttoknow，Forbidsusgood，forbidsustobewise?
　　Suchprohibitionsbindenot。ButifDeathBinduswithafter-bands，whatprofitsthenOurinwardfreedom?InthedayweeateOfthisfairFruit，ourdoomis，weshalldie。
　　HowdiestheSerpent?heehatheat'nandlives，Andknows，andspeaks，andreasons，anddiscernes，Irrationaltillthen。ForusaloneWasdeathinvented?ortousdeni'dThisintellectualfood，forbeastsreserv'd?
　　ForBeastsitseems:yetthatoneBeastwhichfirstHathtasted，enviesnot，butbringswithjoyThegoodbefall'nhim，Authorunsuspect，Friendlytoman，farrfromdeceitorguile。
　　WhatfearIthen，ratherwhatknowtofeareUnderthisignoranceofGoodandEvil，OfGodorDeath，ofLaworPenaltie?
　　HeregrowstheCureofall，thisFruitDivine，FairtotheEye，invitingtotheTaste，Ofvertuetomakewise:whathindersthenToreach，andfeedatoncebothBodieandMind?
　　Sosaying，herrashhandinevilhourForthreachingtotheFruit，shepluck'd，sheeat:
　　Earthfeltthewound，andNaturefromherseatSighingthroughallherWorksgavesignsofwoe，Thatallwaslost。BacktotheThicketslunkTheguiltieSerpent，andwellmight，forEVE
　　Intentnowwhollyonhertaste，naughtelseRegarded，suchdelighttillthen，asseemd，InFruitshenevertasted，whethertrueOrfansiedso，throughexpectationhighOfknowledg，norwasGod-headfromherthought。
　　Greedilysheingorg'dwithoutrestraint，AndknewnoteatingDeath:Satiateatlength，Andhight'ndaswithWine，jocondandboon，Thustoherselfshepleasinglybegan。
　　OSovran，vertuous，preciousofallTreesInParadise，ofoperationblestToSapience，hithertoobscur'd，infam'd，AndthyfairFruitlethang，astonoendCreated；buthenceforthmyearlycare，NotwithoutSong，eachMorning，andduepraiseShalltendthee，andthefertilburdeneaseOfthyfullbranchesoffer'dfreetoall；
　　TilldietedbytheeIgrowmatureInknowledge，astheGodswhoallthingsknow；
　　Thoughothersenviewhattheycannotgive；
　　Forhadthegiftbintheirs，ithadnothereThusgrown。Experience，nexttotheeIowe，Bestguide；notfollowingthee，IhadremaindInignorance，thouop'nstWisdomsway，Andgiv'staccess，thoughsecretsheretire。
　　AndIperhapsamsecret；Heav'nishigh，HighandremotetoseefromthencedistinctEachthingonEarth；andothercareperhapsMayhavedivertedfromcontinualwatchOurgreatForbidder，safewithallhisSpiesAbouthim。ButtoADAMinwhatsortShallIappeer?shallItohimmakeknownAsyetmychange，andgivehimtopartakeFullhappinesswithmee，orrathernot，ButkeeptheoddsofKnowledgeinmypowerWithoutCopartner?sotoaddwhatwantsInFemalSex，themoretodrawhisLove，Andrendermemoreequal，andperhapsAthingnotundesireable，somtimeSuperior；forinferiorwhoisfree?
　　Thismaybewell:butwhatifGodhaveseen，AndDeathensue?thenIshallbenomore，AndADAMweddedtoanotherEVE，Shalllivewithherenjoying，Iextinct；
　　Adeathtothink。Confirm'dthenIresolve，ADAMshallsharewithmeinblissorwoe:
　　SodearIlovehim，thatwithhimalldeathsIcouldendure；withouthimlivenolife。
　　Sosaying，fromtheTreeherstepsheturnd，ButfirstlowReverencedon，astothepowerThatdweltwithin，whosepresencehadinfus'dIntotheplantscientialsap，deriv'dFromNectar，drinkofGods。ADAMthewhileWaitingdesirousherreturn，hadwoveOfchoicestFloursaGarlandtoadorneHerTresses，andherrurallabourscrownAsReapersoftarewontthirHarvestQueen。
　　Greatjoyhepromis'dtohisthoughts，andnewSolaceinherreturn，solongdelay'd；
　　Yetofthisheart，divineofsomthingill，Misgavehim；heethefaultringmeasurefelt；
　　Andforthtomeetherwent，thewayshetookThatMornwhenfirsttheyparted；bytheTreeOfKnowledgehemustpass，therehehermet，ScarsefromtheTreereturning；inherhandAboughoffairestfruitthatdowniesmil'd，Newgatherd，andambrosialsmelldiffus'd。
　　Tohimshehasted，inherfaceexcuseCamePrologue，andApologietoprompt，Whichwithblandwordsatwillshethusaddrest。
　　Hastthounotwonderd，ADAM，atmystay?
　　TheeIhavemisst，andthoughtitlong，depriv'dThypresence，agonieoflovetillnowNotfelt，norshallbetwice，fornevermoreMeanItotrie，whatrashuntri'dIsought，Thepaineofabsencefromthysight。ButstrangeHathbinthecause，andwonderfultoheare:
　　ThisTreeisnotaswearetold，aTreeOfdangertasted，nortoevilunknownOp'ningtheway，butofDivineeffectToopenEyes，andmakethemGodswhotaste；
　　Andhathbintastedsuch；theSerpentwise，Ornotrestraindaswee，ornotobeying，Hatheat'nofthefruit，andisbecome，Notdead，aswearethreatn'd，butthenceforthEndu'dwithhumanvoiceandhumansense，Reasoningtoadmiration，andwithmeePerswasivelyhathsoprevaild，thatI
　　Havealsotasted，andhavealsofoundTh'effectstocorrespond，openermineEyes，Dimmerst，dilatedSpirits，amplerHeart，AndgrowinguptoGodhead；whichfortheeChieflyIsought，withouttheecandespise。
　　Forbliss，asthouhastpart，tomeisbliss，Tedious，unshar'dwiththee，andodioussoon。
　　Thouthereforealsotaste，thatequalLotMayjoyneus，equalJoy，asequalLove；
　　Leastthounottasting，differentdegreeDisjoyneus，andIthentoolaterenounceDeitieforthee，whenFatewillnotpermit。
　　ThusEVEwithCountnanceblitheherstorietold；
　　ButinherCheekdistemperflushingglowd。
　　Onth'otherside，ADAM，soonasheheardThefatalTrespassdonbyEVE，amaz'd，AstoniedstoodandBlank，whilehorrorchillRanthroughhisveins，andallhisjoyntsrelax'd；
　　FromhisslackhandtheGarlandwreath'dforEVE
　　Downdrop'd，andallthefadedRosesshed:
　　Speechlesshestoodandpale，tillthusatlengthFirsttohimselfheinwardsilencebroke。
　　OfairestofCreation，lastandbestOfallGodsWorks，Creatureinwhomexcell'dWhatevercantofightorthoughtbefound，Holy，divine，good，amiable，orsweet！
　　Howartthoulost，howonasuddenlost，Defac't，deflourd，andnowtoDeathdevote?
　　RatherhowhastthouyeeldedtotransgressThestrictforbiddance，howtoviolateThesacredFruitforbidd'n！somcursedfraudOfEnemiehathbeguil'dthee，yetunknown，Andmeewiththeehathruind，forwiththeeCertainmyresolutionistoDie；
　　HowcanIlivewithoutthee，howforgoeThysweetConverseandLovesodearlyjoyn'd，ToliveagaininthesewildeWoodsforlorn?
　　ShouldGodcreateanotherEVE，andI
　　AnotherRibafford，yetlossoftheeWouldneverfrommyheart；nono，IfeelTheLinkofNaturedrawme:FleshofFlesh，BoneofmyBonethouart，andfromthyStateMinenevershallbeparted，blissorwoe。
　　Sohavingsaid，asonefromsaddismayRecomforted，andafterthoughtsdisturbdSubmittingtowhatseemdremediless，ThusincalmemoodhisWordstoEVEheturnd。
　　Bolddeedthouhastpresum'd，adventrousEVE，Andperilgreatprovok't，whothushastdar'dHaditbinonelycovetingtoEyeThatsacredFruit，sacredtoabstinence，Muchmoretotasteitunderbannetotouch。
　　Butpastwhocanrecall，ordonundoe?
　　NotGodomnipotent，forFate，yetsoPerhapsthoushaltnotDie，perhapstheFactIsnotsohainousnow，foretastedFruit，Profan'dfirstbytheSerpent，byhimfirstMadecommonandunhallowd:ereonetastes；
　　Noryetonhimfounddeadly；heyetlives，Lives，asthousaidst，andgainestoliveasManHigherdegreeofLife，inducementstrongTous，aslikelytastingtoattaineProportionalascent，whichcannotbeButtobeGods，orAngelsDemi-gods。
　　NorcanIthinkthatGod，Creatorwise，Thoughthreatning，willinearnestsodestroyUshisprimeCreatures，dignifi'dsohigh，SetoverallhisWorks，whichinourFall，Foruscreated，needswithusmustfaile，Dependentmade；soGodshalluncreate，Befrustrate，do，undo，andlabourloose，Notwellconceav'dofGod，whothoughhisPowerCreationcouldrepeate，yetwouldbeloathUstoabolish，leasttheAdversaryTriumphandsay；FickletheirStatewhomGodMostFavors，whocanpleasehimlong?MeefirstHeruind，nowMankind；whomwillhenext?
　　Matterofscorne，nottobegiventheFoe。
　　HoweverIwiththeehavefixtmyLot，Certaintoundergoelikedoom，ifDeathConsortwiththee，DeathistomeeasLife；
　　SoforciblewithinmyheartIfeelTheBondofNaturedrawmetomyowne，Myowninthee，forwhatthouartismine；
　　OurStatecannotbeseverd，weareone，OneFlesh；toloosetheeweretoloosemyself。
　　SoADAM，andthusEVEtohimrepli'd。
　　OglorioustrialofexceedingLove，Illustriousevidence，examplehigh！
　　Ingagingmetoemulate，butshortOfthyperfection，howshallIattaine，ADAM，fromwhosedearesideIboastmesprung，AndgladlyofourUnionhearetheespeak，OneHeart，oneSoulinboth；whereofgoodprooffThisdayaffords，declaringtheeresolvd，RatherthenDeathoraughtthenDeathmoredreadShallseparateus，linktinLovesodeare，ToundergoewithmeeoneGuilt，oneCrime，Ifanybe，oftastingthisfairFruit，Whosevertue，forofgoodstillgoodproceeds，Direct，orbyoccasionhathpresentedThishappietrialofthyLove，whichelseSoeminentlyneverhadbinknown。
　　WereitIthoughtDeathmenac'twouldensueThismyattempt，IwouldsustainaloneTheworst，andnotperswadethee，ratherdieDeserted，thenobligetheewithafactPernicioustothyPeace，chieflyassur'dRemarkablysolateofthysotrue，SofaithfulLoveunequald；butIfeelFarrotherwiseth'event，notDeath，butLifeAugmented，op'ndEyes，newHopes，newJoyes，TastesoDivine，thatwhatofsweetbeforeHathtouchtmysense，flatseemstothis，andharsh。
　　Onmyexperience，ADAM，freelytaste，AndfearofDeathdelivertotheWindes。
　　Sosaying，sheembrac'dhim，andforjoyTenderlywept，muchwonthathehisLoveHadsoenobl'd，asofchoicetoincurrDivinedispleasureforhersake，orDeath。
　　InrecompenceforsuchcompliancebadSuchrecompencebestmeritsfromtheboughShegavehimofthatfairenticingFruitWithliberalhand:hescrupl'dnottoeatAgainsthisbetterknowledge，notdeceav'd，ButfondlyovercomewithFemalcharm。
　　Earthtrembl'dfromherentrails，asagainInpangs，andNaturegaveasecondgroan，Skielowr'd，andmutteringThunder，somsaddropsWeptatcompleatingofthemortalSinOriginal；whileADAMtooknothought，Eatinghisfill，norEVEtoiterateHerformertrespassfear'd，themoretosootheHimwithherlov'dsocietie，thatnowAswithnewWineintoxicatedbothTheyswiminmirth，andfansiethattheyfeelDivinitiewithinthembreedingwingsWherewithtoscorntheEarth:butthatfalseFruitFarrotheroperationfirstdisplaid，Carnaldesireenflaming，heeonEVE