BegantocastlasciviousEyes，shehimAswantonlyrepaid；inLusttheyburne:
　　TillADAMthus'ganEVEtodalliancemove。
　　EVE，nowIseethouartexactoftaste，Andelegant，ofSapiencenosmallpart，Sincetoeachmeaningsavourweapply，AndPalatecalljudicious；IthepraiseYeildthee，sowellthisdaythouhastpurvey'd。
　　Muchpleasurewehavelost，whileweabstain'dFromthisdelightfulFruit，norknowntillnowTruerelish，tasting；ifsuchpleasurebeInthingstousforbidden，itmightbewish'd，ForthisoneTreehadbinforbiddenten。
　　Butcome，sowellrefresh't，nowletusplay，Asmeetis，aftersuchdeliciousFare；
　　ForneverdidthyBeautiesincethedayIsawtheefirstandweddedthee，adorn'dWithallperfections，soenflamemysenseWithardortoenjoythee，fairernowThenever，bountieofthisvertuousTree。
　　Sosaidhe，andforborenotglanceortoyOfamorousintent，wellunderstoodOfEVE，whoseEyedartedcontagiousFire。
　　Herhandheseis'd，andtoashadiebank，Thickoverheadwithverdantroofimbowr'dHeledhernothingloath；FloursweretheCouch，Pansies，andViolets，andAsphodel，AndHyacinth，Earthsfreshestsoftestlap。
　　TheretheythirfillofLoveandLovesdisportTooklargely，ofthirmutualguilttheSeale，Thesolaceofthirsin，tilldewiesleepOppress'dthem，weariedwiththiramorousplay。
　　SoonastheforceofthatfallaciousFruit，ThatwithexhileratingvapourblandAboutthirspiritshadplaid，andinmostpowersMadeerre，wasnowexhal'd，andgrossersleepBredofunkindlyfumes，withconsciousdreamsEncumberd，nowhadleftthem，uptheyroseAsfromunrest，andeachtheotherviewing，SoonfoundthirEyeshowop'nd，andthirmindsHowdark'nd；innocence，thatasaveileHadshadow'dthemfromknowingill，wasgon，Justconfidence，andnativerighteousness，Andhonourfromaboutthem，nakedleftToguiltieshameheecover'd，buthisRobeUncover'dmore。SorosetheDANITEstrongHERCULEANSAMSONfromtheHarlot-lapOfPHILISTEANDALILAH，andwak'dShornofhisstrength，TheydestituteandbareOfallthirvertue:silent，andinfaceConfoundedlongtheysate，asstruck'nmute，TillADAM，thoughnotlessthenEVEabasht，Atlengthgaveutterancetothesewordsconstraind。
　　OEVE，inevilhourthoudidstgivecareTothatfalseWorm，ofwhomsoevertaughtTocounterfetMansvoice，trueinourFall，Falseinourpromis'dRising；sinceourEyesOp'ndwefindindeed，andfindweknowBothGoodandEvil，GoodlostandEvilgot，BadFruitofKnowledge，ifthisbetoknow，Whichleavesusnakedthus，ofHonourvoid，OfInnocence，ofFaith，ofPuritie，OurwontedOrnamentsnowsoildandstaind，AndinourFacesevidentthesignesOffoulconcupiscence；whenceevilstore；
　　Evenshame，thelastofevils；ofthefirstBesurethen。HowshallIbeholdthefaceHenceforthofGodorAngel，earstwithjoyAndrapturesooftbeheld?thoseheav'nlyshapesWilldazlenowthisearthly，withthirblazeInsufferablybright。OmightIhereInsolitudelivesavage，insomegladObscur'd，wherehighestWoodsimpenetrableToStarrorSun-light，spreadthirumbragebroad，AndbrownasEvening:CovermeyePines，YeCedars，withinnumerableboughsHideme，whereImayneverseethemmore。
　　Butletusnow，asinbadplight，deviseWhatbestmayforthepresentservetohideThePartsofeachfromother，thatseemmostToshameobnoxious，andunseemliestseen，SomeTreewhosebroadsmoothLeavestogethersowd，Andgirdedonourloyns，maycoverroundThosemiddleparts，thatthisnewcommer，Shame，Theresitnot，andreproachusasunclean。
　　Socounsel'dhee，andbothtogetherwentIntothethickestWood，theresoontheychoseTheFigtree，notthatkindforFruitrenown'd，ButsuchasatthisdaytoINDIANSknownInMALABARorDECANspredsherArmesBraunchingsobroadandlong，thatinthegroundThebendedTwigstakeroot，andDaughtersgrowAbouttheMotherTree，aPillardshadeHighoverarch't，andechoingWalksbetween；
　　ThereofttheINDIANHerdsmanshunningheateSheltersincoole，andtendshispasturingHerdsAtLoopholescutthroughthickestshade:ThoseLeavesTheygatherd，broadasAMAZONIANTarge，Andwithwhatskilltheyhad，togethersowd，Togirdthirwaste，vainCoveringiftohideThirguiltanddreadedshame；OhowunlikeTothatfirstnakedGlorie。SuchoflateCOLUMBUSfoundth'AMERICANtogirtWithfeatherdCincture，nakedelseandwildeAmongtheTreesonIlesandwoodieShores。
　　Thusfenc't，andastheythought，thirshameinpartCoverd，butnotatrestoreaseofMind，Theysatethemdowntoweep，noronelyTearesRaindatthirEyes，buthighWindsworsewithinBegantorise，highPassions，Anger，Hate，Mistrust，Suspicion，Discord，andshooksoreThirinwardStateofMind，calmeRegiononceAndfullofPeace，nowtostandturbulent:
　　ForUnderstandingrul'dnot，andtheWillHeardnotherlore，bothinsubjectionnowTosensualAppetite，whofrombeneatheUsurpingoversovranReasonclaimdSuperiorsway:Fromthusdistemperdbrest，ADAM，estrang'dinlookandalterdstile，SpeechintermittedthustoEVErenewd。
　　Wouldthouhadstheark'ndtomywords，&；stai'dWithme，asIbesoughtthee，whenthatstrangeDesireofwandringthisunhappieMorn，Iknownotwhencepossessdthee；wehadthenRemaindstillhappie，notasnow，despoildOfallourgood，sham'd，naked，miserable。
　　LetnonehenceforthseekneedlesscausetoapproveTheFaiththeyowe；whenearnestlytheyseekSuchproof，conclude，theythenbegintofaile。
　　Towhomsoonmov'dwithtouchofblamethusEVE。
　　WhatwordshavepastthyLips，ADAMsevere，Imput'stthouthattomydefault，orwillOfwandering，asthoucall'stit，whichwhoknowsButmightasillhavehapp'ndthoubeingby，Ortothyselfperhaps:hadstthoubinthere，Orbereth'attempt，thoucouldstnothavediscerndFraudintheSerpent，speakingashespake；
　　Nogroundofenmitiebetweenusknown，Whyheeshouldmeanmeill，orseektoharme。
　　WasItohaveneverpartedfromthyside?
　　AsgoodhavegrowntherestillalivelessRib。
　　BeingasIam，whydidstnotthoutheHeadCommandmeabsolutelynottogo，Goingintosuchdangerasthousaidst?
　　Toofacilthenthoudidstnotmuchgainsay，Nay，didstpermit，approve，andfairdismiss。
　　Hadstthoubinfirmandfixtinthydissent，NeitherhadItransgress'd，northouwithmee。
　　TowhomthenfirstincenstADAMrepli'd。
　　IsthistheLove，istherecompenceOfminetothee，ingratefulEVE，exprestImmutablewhenthouwertlost，notI，Whomighthaveliv'dandjoydimmortalbliss，YetwillinglychoseratherDeathwiththee:
　　AndamInowupbraided，asthecauseOfthytransgressing?notenoughsevere，Itseems，inthyrestraint:whatcouldImore?
　　Iwarn'dthee，Iadmonish'dthee，foretoldThedanger，andthelurkingEnemieThatlayinwait；beyondthishadbinforce，AndforceuponfreeWillhathherenoplace。
　　Butconfidencethenboretheeon，secureEithertomeetnodanger，ortofindeMatterofglorioustrial；andperhapsIalsoerr'dinovermuchadmiringWhatseemdintheesoperfet，thatIthoughtNoevildurstattemptthee，butIrueThaterrournow，whichisbecomemycrime，Andthouth'accuser。ThusitshallbefallHimwhotoworthinWomenovertrustingLetsherWillrule；restraintshewillnotbrook，Andlefttoherself，ifevilthenceensue，Sheefirsthisweakindulgencewillaccuse。
　　ThustheyinmutualaccusationspentThefruitlesshours，butneitherself-condemningAndofthirvaincontestappeer'dnoend。TheEndoftheEighthBookParadiseLost-Book9ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook9MeanwhilethehainousanddespightfullactOfSATANdoneinParadise，andhowHeeintheSerpenthadpervertedEVE，HerHusbandshee，totastethefatallfruit，WasknowninHeav'n；forwhatcanscapetheEyeOfGodAll-seeing，ordeceavehisHeartOmniscient，whoinallthingswiseandjust，Hinder'dnotSATANtoattemptthemindeOfMan，withstrengthentire，andfreeWillarm'd，Completetohavediscover'dandrepulstWhateverwilesofFoeorseemingFriend。
　　Forstilltheyknew，andoughttohavestillremember'dThehighInjunctionnottotastethatFruit，Whoevertempted；whichtheynotobeying，Incurr'd，whatcouldtheyless，thepenaltie，Andmanifoldinsin，deserv'dtofall。
　　UpintoHeav'nfromParadiseinhastTh'AngelicGuardsascended，muteandsadForMan，forofhisstatebythistheyknew，MuchwondringhowthesuttleFiendhadstolnEntranceunseen。Soonasth'unwelcomenewsFromEartharriv'datHeavenGate，displeas'dAllwerewhoheard，dimsadnessdidnotspareThattimeCelestialvisages，yetmixtWithpitie，violatednotthirbliss。
　　Aboutthenew-arriv'd，inmultitudesTh'etherealPeopleran，tohearandknowHowallbefell:theytowardstheThroneSupreamAccountablemadehastetomakeappearWithrighteousplea，thirutmostvigilance，Andeasilyapprov'd；whenthemostHighEternalFatherfromhissecretCloud，AmidstinThunderutter'dthushisvoice。
　　Assembl'dAngels，andyePowersreturn'dFromunsuccessfulcharge，benotdismaid，Nortroubl'datthesetidingsfromtheEarth，Whichyoursincerestcarecouldnotprevent，Foretoldsolatelywhatwouldcometopass，WhenfirstthisTemptercross'dtheGulffromHell。
　　ItoldyethenheshouldprevailandspeedOnhisbadErrand，Manshouldbeseduc'tAndflatter'doutofall，believingliesAgainsthisMaker；noDecreeofmineConcurringtonecessitatehisFall，OrtouchwithlightestmomentofimpulseHisfreeWill，toherownincliningleftIneevnscale。Butfall'nheis，andnowWhatrests，butthatthemortalSentencepassOnhistransgression，Deathdenounc'tthatday，Whichhepresumesalreadyvainandvoid，Becausenotyetinflicted，ashefear'd，Bysomeimmediatestroak；butsoonshallfindForbearancenoacquittanceeredayend。
　　Justiceshallnotreturnasbountiescorn'd。
　　ButwhomsendItojudgethem?whombuttheeVicegerentSon，totheeIhavetransferr'dAllJudgement，whetherinHeav'n，orEarth；orHell。
　　EasieitmaybeseenthatIintendMerciecolleguewithJustice，sendingtheeMansFriend，hisMediator，hisdesign'dBothRansomandRedeemervoluntarie，Anddestin'dManhimselftojudgeManfall'n。
　　SospaketheFather，andunfouldingbrightTowardtherighthandhisGlorie，ontheSonBlaz'dforthuncloudedDeitie；hefullResplendentallhisFathermanifestExpress'd，andthusdivinelyanswer'dmilde。
　　FatherEternal，thineistodecree，MinebothinHeav'nandEarthtodothywillSupream，thatthouinmeethySonbelov'dMaysteverrestwellpleas'd。IgotojudgeOnEarththesethytransgressors，butthouknowst，Whoeverjudg'd，theworstonmeemustlight，Whentimeshallbe，forsoIundertookBeforethee；andnotrepenting，thisobtaineOfright，thatImaymitigatethirdoomOnmederiv'd，yetIshalltempersoJusticewithMercie，asmayillustratemostThemfullysatisfied，andtheeappease。
　　Attendancenoneshallneed，norTrain，wherenoneAretobeholdtheJudgement，butthejudg'd，Thosetwo；thethirdbestabsentiscondemn'd，Convictbyflight，andRebeltoallLawConvictiontotheSerpentnonebelongs。
　　Thussaying，fromhisradiantSeatheroseOfhighcollateralglorie:himThronesandPowers，Princedoms，andDominationsministrantAccompaniedtoHeavenGate，fromwhenceEDENandalltheCoastinprospectlay。
　　Downhedescendedstrait；thespeedofGodsTimecountsnot，thoughwithswiftestminuteswing'd。
　　NowwastheSuninWesterncadencelowFromNoon，andgentleAiresdueatthirhourTofantheEarthnowwak'd，andusherinTheEevningcoolewhenhefromwrauthmorecooleCamethemildJudgeandIntercessorbothTosentenceMan:thevoiceofGodtheyheardNowwalkingintheGarden，bysoftwindesBroughttothirEars，whiledaydeclin'd，theyheardAndfromhispresencehidthemselvesamongThethickestTrees，bothManandWife，tillGodApproaching，thustoADAMcall'daloud。
　　WhereartthouADAM，wontwithjoytomeetMycomingseenfaroff?Imisstheehere，Notpleas'd，thusentertaindwithsolitude，Whereobviousdutieerewhileappear'dunsaught:
　　OrcomeIlessconspicuous，orwhatchangeAbsentsthee，orwhatchancedetains?Comeforth。
　　Hecame，andwithhimEVE，moreloth，thoughfirstTooffend，discount'nanc'tboth，anddiscompos'd；
　　Lovewasnotinthirlooks，eithertoGodOrtoeachother，butapparentguilt，Andshame，andperturbation，anddespaire，Anger，andobstinacie，andhate，andguile。
　　WhenceADAMfaultringlong，thusanswer'dbrief。
　　IheardtheeintheGarden，andofthyvoiceAffraid，beingnaked，hidmyself。TowhomThegraciousJudgewithoutrevilerepli'd。
　　Myvoicethouofthastheard，andhastnotfear'd，Butstillrejoyc't，howisitnowbecomeSodreadfultothee?thatthouartnaked，whoHathtoldthee?hastthoueatenoftheTreeWhereofIgavetheechargethoushouldstnoteat?
　　TowhomthusADAMsorebesetrepli'd。
　　OHeav'n！inevilstraitthisdayIstandBeforemyJudge，eithertoundergoeMyselfthetotalCrime，ortoaccuseMyotherself，thepartnerofmylife；
　　Whosefailing，whileherFaithtomeremaines，Ishouldconceal，andnotexposetoblameBymycomplaint；butstrictnecessitieSubduesme，andcalamitousconstraint，Leastonmyheadbothsinandpunishment，Howeverinsupportable，beallDevolv'd；thoughshouldIholdmypeace，yetthouWouldsteasilydetectwhatIconceale。
　　ThisWomanwhomthoumad'sttobemyhelp，Andgav'stmeasthyperfetgift，sogood，Sofit，soacceptable，soDivine，ThatfromherhandIcouldsuspectnoill，Andwhatshedid，whateverinitself，Herdoingseem'dtojustifiethedeed；
　　SheegavemeoftheTree，andIdideate。
　　TowhomthesovranPresencethusrepli'd。
　　WassheethyGod，thatherthoudidstobeyBeforehisvoice，orwassheemadethyguide，Superior，orbutequal，thattoherThoudid'stresignethyManhood，andthePlaceWhereinGodsettheeabovehermadeofthee，Andforthee，whoseperfectionfarrexcell'dHersinallrealdignitie:AdorndShewasindeed，andlovelytoattractThyLove，notthySubjection，andherGiftsWeresuchasunderGovernmentwellseem'd，Unseemlytobearerule，whichwasthypartAndperson，had'stthouknownthyselfaright。
　　Sohavingsaid，hethustoEVEinfew:
　　SayWoman，whatisthiswhichthouhastdone?
　　TowhomsadEVEwithshamenighoverwhelm'd，Confessingsoon，yetnotbeforeherJudgeBoldorloquacious，thusabashtrepli'd。
　　TheSerpentmebeguil'dandIdideate。
　　WhichwhentheLordGodheard，withoutdelayToJudgementheproceededonth'accus'dSerpentthoughbrute，unabletotransferreTheGuiltonhimwhomadehiminstrumentOfmischief，andpollutedfromtheendOfhisCreation；justlythenaccurst，AsvitiatedinNature:moretoknowConcern'dnotMansincehenofurtherknew
　　Noralter'dhisoffence；yetGodatlastToSatanfirstinsinhisdoomapply'd，Thoughinmysteriousterms，judg'dasthenbest:
　　AndontheSerpentthushiscurseletfall。
　　Becausethouhastdonethis，thouartaccurstAboveallCattel，eachBeastoftheField；
　　UponthyBellygrovelingthoushaltgoe，AnddustshalteatallthedaysofthyLife。
　　BetweenTheeandtheWomanIwillputEnmitie，andbetweenthineandherSeed；
　　HerSeedshallbruisethyhead，thoubruisehisheel。
　　SospakethisOracle，thenverifi'dWhenJESUSsonofMARYsecondEVE，SawSatanfalllikeLightningdownfromHeav'n，PrinceoftheAire；thenrisingfromhisGraveSpoildPrincipalitiesandPowers，triumphtInopenshew，andwithascentionbrightCaptivityledcaptivethroughtheAire，TheRealmeitselfofSatanlongusurpt，Whomheshalltreadatlastunderourfeet；
　　Eevnheewhonowforetoldhisfatalbruise，AndtotheWomanthushisSentenceturn'd。
　　ThysorrowIwillgreatlymultiplieBythyConception；ChildrenthoushaltbringInsorrowforth，andtothyHusbandswillThineshallsubmit，heeovertheeshallrule。
　　OnADAMlastthusjudgementhepronounc'd。
　　Becausethouhastheark'ndtothevoiceofthyWife，AndeatenoftheTreeconcerningwhichIcharg'dthee，saying:Thoushaltnoteatethereof，Curs'disthegroundforthysake，thouinsorrowShalteatethereofallthedaysofthyLife；
　　ThornesalsoandThistlesitshallbringtheeforthUnbid，andthoushalteateth'Herbofth'Field，InthesweatofthyFaceshaltthoueateBread，Tillthoureturnuntotheground，forthouOutofthegroundwasttaken，knowthyBirth，Fordustthouart，andshalttodustreturne。
　　Sojudg'dheMan，bothJudgeandSavioursent，Andth'instantstrokeofDeathdenounc'tthatdayRemov'dfarroff；thenpittyinghowtheystoodBeforehimnakedtotheaire，thatnowMustsufferchange，disdain'dnottobeginThenceforththeformeofservanttoassume，Aswhenhewash'dhisservantsfeet，sonowAsFatherofhisFamiliehecladThirnakednesswithSkinsofBeasts，orslain，OrastheSnakewithyouthfulCoaterepaid；
　　AndthoughtnotmuchtocloathhisEnemies:
　　NorheethiroutwardonelywiththeSkinsOfBeasts，butinwardnakedness，muchmoreOpprobrious，withhisRobeofrighteousness，Arayingcover'dfromhisFatherssight。
　　Tohimwithswiftascentheupreturnd，Intohisblissfulbosomreassum'dIngloryasofold，tohimappeas'dAll，thoughall-knowing，whathadpastwithManRecounted，mixingintercessionsweet。
　　Meanwhileerethuswassin'dandjudg'donEarth，WithintheGatesofHellsateSinandDeath，IncounterviewwithintheGates，thatnowStoodopenwide，belchingoutrageousflameFarrintoCHAOS，sincetheFiendpass'dthrough，Sinopening，whothusnowtoDeathbegan。
　　OSon，whysitwehereeachotherviewingIdlely，whileSatanourgreatAuthorthrivesInotherWorlds，andhappierSeatprovidesForushisofspringdeare?ItcannotbeButthatsuccessattendshim；ifmishap，Erethishehadreturn'd，withfurydriv'nByhisAvenger，sincenoplacelikethisCanfithispunishment，ortheirrevenge。
　　MethinksIfeelnewstrengthwithinmerise，Wingsgrowing，andDominiongiv'nmelargeBeyondthisDeep；whateverdrawesmeon，Orsympathie，orsomconnaturalforcePowerfulatgreatestdistancetouniteWithsecretamitythingsoflikekindeBysecretestconveyance。ThoumyShadeInseparablemustwithmeealong:
　　ForDeathfromSinnopowercanseparate。
　　ButleastthedifficultieofpassingbackStayhisreturneperhapsoverthisGulfeImpassable，impervious，letustryAdventrouswork，yettothypowerandmineNotunagreeable，tofoundapathOverthisMainefromHelltothatnewWorldWhereSatannowprevailes，aMonumentOfmerithightoallth'infernalHost，Easingthirpassagehence，forintercourse，Ortransmigration，asthirlotshalllead。
　　NorcanImisstheway，sostronglydrawnBythisnewfeltattractionandinstinct。
　　WhomthusthemeagerShadowanswerdsoon。
　　GoewhitherFateandinclinationstrongLeadsthee，Ishallnotlagbehinde，norerreTheway，thouleading，suchasentIdrawOfcarnage，preyinnumerable，andtasteThesavourofDeathfromallthingstherethatlive:
　　NorshallItotheworkthouenterprisestBewanting，butaffordtheeequalaid。
　　Sosaying，withdelighthesnuff'dthesmellOfmortalchangeonEarth。AswhenaflockOfravenousFowl，thoughmanyaLeagueremote，AgainstthedayofBattel，toaField，WhereArmieslieencampt，comeflying，lur'dWithsentoflivingCarcassesdesign'dFordeath，thefollowingday，inbloodiefight。
　　SosentedthegrimFeature，andupturn'dHisNostrilwideintothemurkieAir，SagaciousofhisQuarreyfromsofarr。
　　ThenBothfromoutHellGatesintothewasteWideAnarchieofCHAOSdampanddarkFlewdivers，&；withPowerthirPowerwasgreat
　　HoveringupontheWaters；whattheymetSolidorslimie，asinragingSeaTostupanddown，togethercrowdeddroveFromeachsideshoalingtowardsthemouthofHell。
　　AswhentwoPolarWindsblowingadverseUpontheCRONIANSea，togetherdriveMountainsofIce，thatstopth'imagin'dwayBeyondPETSORAEastward，totherichCATHAIANCoast。TheaggregatedSoyleDeathwithhisMacepetrific，coldanddry，AswithaTridentsmote，andfix'tasfirmAsDELOSfloatingonce；theresthislookBoundwithGORGONIANrigornottomove，AndwithASPHALTICslime；broadastheGate，DeeptotheRootsofHellthegather'dbeachTheyfasten'd，andtheMoleimmensewraughtonOverthefoamingdeephighArcht，aBridgeOflengthprodigiousjoyningtotheWallImmoveableofthisnowfencelessworldForfeittoDeath；fromhenceapassagebroad，Smooth，easie，inoffensivedowntoHell。
　　So，ifgreatthingstosmallmaybecompar'd，XERXES，theLibertieofGREECEtoyoke，FromSUSAhisMEMNONIANPalacehighCametotheSea，andoverHELLESPONT
　　Bridginghisway，EUROPEwithASIAjoyn'd，Andscourg'dwithmanyastroakth'indignantwaves。
　　NowhadtheybroughttheworkbywondrousArtPontifical，aridgeofpendentRockOverthevextAbyss，followingthetrackOfSATAN，totheselfsameplacewhereheeFirstlightedfromhisWing，andlandedsafeFromoutofCHAOStotheoutsidebareOfthisroundWorld:withPinnsofAdamantAndChainstheymadeallfast，toofasttheymadeAnddurable；andnowinlittlespaceTheConfinesmetofEmpyreanHeav'nAndofthisWorld，andonthelefthandHellWithlongreachinterpos'd；threesev'ralwayesInsight，toeachofthesethreeplacesled。
　　AndnowthirwaytoEarththeyhaddescri'd，ToParadisefirsttending，whenbeholdSATANinlikenessofanAngelbrightBetwixttheCENTAUREandtheSCORPIONstearingHisZENITH，whiletheSuninARIESrose:
　　Disguis'dhecame，butthosehisChildrendearThirParentsoondiscern'd，thoughindisguise。
　　Hee，afterEVEseduc't，unmindedslunkIntotheWoodfastby，andchangingshapeToobservethesequel，sawhisguilefulactByEVE，thoughallunweeting，secondedUponherHusband，sawthirshamethatsoughtVaincovertures；butwhenhesawdescendTheSonofGodtojudgethem，terrifi'dHeefled，nothopingtoescape，butshunThepresent，fearingguiltiewhathiswrauthMightsuddenlyinflict；thatpast，return'dByNight，andlistningwherethehaplessPaireSateinthirsaddiscourse，andvariousplaint，Thencegatherdhisowndoom，whichunderstoodNotinstant，butoffuturetime。WithjoyAndtidingsfraught，toHellhenowreturn'd，AndatthebrinkofCHAOS，neerthefootOfthisnewwondrousPontifice，unhop'tMetwhotomeethimcame，hisOfspringdear。
　　Greatjoywasatthirmeeting，andatsightOfthatstupendiousBridgehisjoyencreas'd。
　　Longheeadmiringstood，tillSin，hisfaireInchantingDaughter，thusthesilencebroke。
　　OParent，thesearethymagnificdeeds，ThyTrophies，whichthouview'stasnotthineown，ThouartthirAuthorandprimeArchitect:
　　ForInosoonerinmyHeartdivin'd，MyHeart，whichbyasecretharmonieStillmoveswiththine，joyn'dinconnexionsweet，ThatthouonEarthhadstprosper'd，whichthylooksNowalsoevidence，butstraightIfeltThoughdistantfromtheeWorldsbetween，yetfeltThatImustaftertheewiththisthySon；
　　Suchfatalconsequenceunitesusthree:
　　Hellcouldnolongerholdusinherbounds，NorthisunvoyageableGulfobscureDetainfromfollowingthyillustrioustrack。
　　Thouhastatchiev'dourlibertie，confin'dWithinHellGatestillnow，thouusimpow'rdTofortifiethusfarr，andoverlayWiththisportentousBridgethedarkAbyss。
　　ThinenowisallthisWorld，thyvertuehathwonWhatthyhandsbuildednot，thyWisdomgain'dWithoddswhatWarrhathlost，andfullyaveng'dOurfoileinHeav'n；herethoushaltMonarchreign，Theredidstnot；therelethimstillVictorsway，AsBattelhathadjudg'd，fromthisnewWorldRetiring，byhisowndoomalienated，AndhenceforthMonarchiewiththeedivideOfallthings，partedbyth'Empyrealbounds，HisQuadrature，fromthyOrbicularWorld，Ortrietheenowmoredang'roustohisThrone。
　　WhomthusthePrinceofDarknessanswerdglad。
　　FairDaughter，andthouSonandGrandchildboth，Highproofyenowhavegiv'ntobetheRaceOfSATANforIglorieinthename，AntagonistofHeav'nsAlmightieKing
　　Amplyhavemeritedofme，ofallTh'InfernalEmpire，thatsoneerHeav'nsdoreTriumphalwithtriumphalacthavemet，MinewiththisgloriousWork，&；madeoneRealmHellandthisWorld，oneRealm，oneContinentOfeasiethorough-fare。ThereforewhileI
　　DescendthroughDarkness，onyourRodewitheaseTomyassociatePowers，themtoacquaintWiththesesuccesses，andwiththemrejoyce，Youtwothisway，amongthosenumerousOrbsAllyours，rightdowntoParadisedescend；
　　Theredwell&；Reigninbliss，thenceontheEarthDominionexerciseandintheAire，ChieflyonMan，soleLordofalldeclar'd，Himfirstmakesureyourthrall，andlastlykill。
　　MySubstitutesIsendye，andCreatePlenipotentonEarth，ofmatchlessmightIssuingfrommee:onyourjoyntvigornowMyholdofthisnewKingdomalldepends，ThroughSintoDeathexpos'dbymyexploit。
　　Ifyourjoyntpowerprevaile，th'affairesofHellNodetrimentneedfeare，goeandbestrong。
　　Sosayinghedismiss'dthem，theywithspeedThircoursethroughthickestConstellationsheldSpreadingthirbane；theblastedStarrslooktwan，AndPlanets，Planet-strook，realEclipsThensufferd。Th'otherwaySATANwentdownTheCauseytoHellGate；oneithersideDispartedCHAOSoverbuiltexclaimd，Andwithreboundingsurgethebarrsassaild，Thatscorn'dhisindignation:throughtheGate，Wideopenandunguarded，SATANpass'd，Andallaboutfounddesolate；forthoseAppointedtositthere，hadleftthircharge，FlowntotheupperWorld；therestwereallFarrtotheinlandretir'd，aboutthewallsOfPANDEMONIUM，CitieandproudseateOfLUCIFER，sobyallusioncalld，OfthatbrightStarrtoSATANparagond。
　　TherekeptthirWatchtheLegions，whiletheGrandInCouncilsate，sollicitouswhatchanceMightinterceptthirEmperoursent，soheeDepartinggavecommand，andtheyobserv'd。
　　AswhentheTARTARfromhisRUSSIANFoeByASTRACANovertheSnowiePlainesRetires，orBACTRIANSophifromthehornesOfTURKISHCrescent，leavesallwastebeyondTheRealmeofALADULE，inhisretreateToTAURISorCASBEEN。SothesethelateHeav'n-banishtHost，leftdesertutmostHellManyadarkLeague，reduc'tincarefulWatchRoundthirMetropolis，andnowexpectingEachhourtheirgreatadventurerfromthesearchOfForreinWorlds:hethroughthemidstunmarkt，InshewplebeianAngelmilitantOflowestorder，past；andfromthedoreOfthatPLUTONIANHall，invisibleAscendedhishighThrone，whichunderstateOfrichesttexturespred，atth'upperendWasplac'tinregallustre。DownawhileHesate，androundabouthimsawunseen:
　　AtlastasfromaCloudhisfulgentheadAndshapeStarrbrightappeer'd，orbrighter，cladWithwhatpermissiveglorysincehisfallWaslefthim，orfalseglitter:Allamaz'dAtthatsosuddenblazetheSTYGIANthrongBentthiraspect，andwhomtheywish'dbeheld，ThirmightyChiefreturnd:loudwasth'acclaime:
　　Forthrush'dinhastethegreatconsultingPeers，Rais'dfromthirdarkDIVAN，andwithlikejoyCongratulantapproach'dhim，whowithhandSilence，andwiththesewordsattentionwon。
　　Thrones，Dominations，Princedoms，Vertues，Powers，Forinpossessionsuch，notonelyofright，Icallyeanddeclareyenow，returndSuccessfulbeyondhope，toleadyeforthTriumphantoutofthisinfernalPitAbominable，accurst，thehouseofwoe，AndDungeonofourTyrant:Nowpossess，AsLords，aspaciousWorld，toournativeHeavenLittleinferiour，bymyadventurehardWithperilgreatatchiev'd。LongweretotellWhatIhavedon，whatsufferd，withwhatpaineVoyag'dtheunreal，vast，unboundeddeepOfhorribleconfusion，overwhichBySinandDeathabroadwaynowispav'dToexpediteyourgloriousmarch；butI
　　Toildoutmyuncouthpassage，forc'ttorideTh'untractableAbysse，plung'dinthewombOfunoriginalNIGHTandCHAOSwilde，Thatjealousofthirsecretsfiercelyoppos'dMyjourneystrange，withclamorousuproareProtestingFatesupreame；thencehowIfoundThenewcreatedWorld，whichfameinHeav'nLonghadforetold，aFabrickwonderfulOfabsoluteperfection，thereinManPlac'tinaParadise，byourexileMadehappie:HimbyfraudIhaveseduc'dFromhisCreator，andthemoretoincreaseYourwonder，withanApple；hethereatOffended，worthyourlaughter，hathgiv'nupBothhisbelovedManandallhisWorld，ToSinandDeathaprey，andsotous，Withoutourhazard，labourorallarme，Torangein，andtodwell，andoverManTorule，asoverallheshouldhaverul'd。
　　Trueis，meealsohehathjudg'd，orratherMeenot，butthebruteSerpentinwhoseshapeManIdeceav'd:thatwhichtomeebelongs，Isenmity，whichhewillputbetweenMeeandMankinde；Iamtobruisehisheel；
　　HisSeed，whenisnotset，shallbruisemyhead:
　　AWorldwhowouldnotpurchasewithabruise，Ormuchmoregrievouspain?Yehaveth'accountOfmyperformance:Whatremaines，yeGods，Butupandenternowintofullbliss。
　　Sohavingsaid，awhilehestood，expectingThiruniversalshoutandhighapplauseTofillhiseare，whencontraryhehearsOnallsides，frominnumerabletonguesAdismaluniversalhiss，thesoundOfpublicscorn；hewonderd，butnotlongHadleasure，wondringathimselfnowmore；
　　HisVisagedrawnhefelttosharpandspare，HisArmesclungtohisRibs，hisLeggsentwiningEachother，tillsupplanteddownhefellAmonstrousSerpentonhisBellyprone，Reluctant，butinvaine，agreaterpowerNowrul'dhim，punishtintheshapehesin'd，Accordingtohisdoom:hewouldhavespoke，ButhissforhissreturndwithforkedtongueToforkedtongue，fornowwerealltransform'dAlike，toSerpentsallasaccessoriesTohisboldRiot:dreadfulwasthedinOfhissingthroughtheHall，thickswarmingnowWithcomplicatedmonsters，headandtaile，ScorpionandAsp，andAMPHISBAENAdire，CERASTEShornd，HYDRUS，andELLOPSdrear，AndDIPSASNotsothickswarm'doncetheSoilBedroptwithbloodofGorgon，ortheIsleOPHIUSAbutstillgreatestheethemidst，NowDragongrown，largerthenwhomtheSunIngenderdinthePYTHIANValeonslime，HugePYTHON，andhisPowernolessheseem'dAbovethereststilltoretain；theyallHimfollow'dissuingforthtoth'openField，WhereallyetleftofthatrevoltedRoutHeav'n-fall'n，instationstoodorjustarray，SublimewithexpectationwhentoseeInTriumphissuingforththirgloriousChief；
　　Theysaw，butothersightinstead，acrowdOfuglySerpents；horroronthemfell，Andhorridsympathie；forwhattheysaw，Theyfeltthemselvsnowchanging；downthirarms，DownfellbothSpearandShield，downtheyasfast，Andthedirehissrenew'd，andthedireformCatchtbyContagion，likeinpunishment，Asinthircrime。Thuswasth'applausetheymeant，Turndtoexplodinghiss，triumphtoshameCastonthemselvesfromthirownmouths。TherestoodAGrovehardby，sprungupwiththisthirchange，Hiswillwhoreignsabove，toaggravateThirpenance，ladenwithfairFruit，likethatVVhichgrewinParadise，thebaitofEVE
　　Us'dbytheTempter:onthatprospectstrangeThirearnesteyestheyfix'd，imaginingForoneforbiddenTreeamultitudeNowris'n，toworkthemfurderwoeorshame；
　　Yetparchtwithscaldingthurstandhungerfierce，Thoughtodeludethemsent，couldnotabstain，Butontheyrouldinheaps，anduptheTreesClimbing，satthickerthenthesnakielocksThatcurldMEGAERA:greedilytheypluck'dTheFrutagefairtosight，likethatwhichgrewNeerthatbituminousLakewhereSODOMflam'd；
　　Thismoredelusive，notthetouch，buttasteDeceav'd；theyfondlythinkingtoallayThirappetitewithgust，insteadofFruitChewdbitterAshes，whichth'offendedtasteVVithspatteringnoiserejected:ofttheyassayd，Hungerandthirstconstraining，drugdasoft，VVithhatefullestdisrelishwrith'dthirjawsVVithfootandcindersfill'd；soofttheyfellIntothesameillusion，notasManWhomtheytriumph'doncelapst。Thusweretheyplagu'dAndwornwithFamin，longandceaslesshiss，Tillthirlostshape，permitted，theyresum'd，Yearlyenjoynd，somesay，toundergoThisannualhumblingcertainnumber'ddays，Todashthirpride，andjoyforManseduc't。
　　Howeversometraditiontheydispers'dAmongtheHeathenofthirpurchasegot，AndFabl'dhowtheSerpent，whomtheycalldOPHIONwithEURYNOME，thewide-
　　EncroachingEVEperhaps，hadfirsttheruleOfhighOLYMPUS，thencebySATURNdriv'nAndOPS，ereyetDICTAEANJOVEwasborn。
　　MeanwhileinParadisethehellishpairToosoonarriv'd，SINthereinpowerbefore，Onceactual，nowinbody，andtodwellHabitualhabitant；behindherDEATH
　　Closefollowingpaceforpace，notmountedyetOnhispaleHorse:towhomSINthusbegan。
　　SecondofSATANsprung，allconqueringDeath，WhatthinkstthouofourEmpirenow，thoughearndWithtravaildifficult，notbetterfarrThenstilatHelsdarkthresholdtohavesatewatch，Unnam'd，undreaded，andthyselfhalfstarv'd?
　　WhomthustheSin-bornMonsteranswerdsoon。
　　Tomee，whowitheternalFaminpine，AlikeisHell，orParadise，orHeaven，Therebest，wheremostwithravinImaymeet；
　　Whichhere，thoughplenteous，alltoolittleseemsTostuffthisMaw，thisvastunhide-boundCorps。
　　Towhomth'incestuousMotherthusrepli'd。
　　ThouthereforeontheseHerbs，andFruits，&；FloursFeedfirst，oneachBeastnext，andFish，andFowle，Nohomelymorsels，andwhateverthingTheSitheofTimemowesdown，devourunspar'd，TillIinManresidingthroughtheRace，Histhoughts，hislooks，words，actionsallinfect，Andseasonhimthylastandsweetestprey。
　　Thissaid，theybothbetookthemseveralwayes，Bothtodestroy，orunimmortalmakeAllkinds，andfordestructiontomatureSoonerorlater；whichth'Almightieseeing，FromhistranscendentSeattheSaintsamong，TothosebrightOrdersutterdthushisvoice。
　　SeewithwhatheattheseDogsofHelladvanceTowasteandhavocyonderVVorld，whichI
　　Sofairandgoodcreated，andhadstillKeptinthatstate，hadnotthefollyofManLetinthesewastfulFuries，whoimputeFollytomee，sodoththePrinceofHellAndhisAdherents，thatwithsomucheaseIsufferthemtoenterandpossessAplacesoheav'nly，andconnivingseemTogratifiemyscornfulEnemies，Thatlaugh，asiftransportedwithsomefitOfPassion，Itothemhadquittedall，Atrandomyeildeduptotheirmisrule；
　　AndknownotthatIcall'danddrewthemthitherMyHell-hounds，tolickupthedraffandfilthWhichmanspollutingSinwithtainthathshedOnwhatwaspure，tillcramm'dandgorg'd，nighburstWithsucktandgluttedoffal，atoneflingOfthyvictoriousArm，well-pleasingSon，BothSIN，andDEATH，andyawningGRAVEatlastThroughCHAOShurld，obstructthemouthofHellForever，andsealuphisravenousJawes。
　　ThenHeav'nandEarthrenewdshallbemadepureTosanctitiethatshallreceivenostaine:
　　TillthentheCursepronounc'tonbothprecedes。
　　Heeended，andtheheav'nlyAudienceloudSungHALLELUIA，asthesoundofSeas，Throughmultitudethatsung:Justarethyways，RighteousarethyDecreesonallthyWorks；
　　Whocanextenuatethee?Next，totheSon，Destin'drestorerofMankind，bywhomNewHeav'nandEarthshalltotheAgesrise，OrdownfromHeav'ndescend。Suchwasthirsong，WhiletheCreatorcallingforthbynameHismightieAngelsgavethemseveralcharge，Assortedbestwithpresentthings。TheSunHadfirsthispreceptsotomove，soshine，AsmightaffecttheEarthwithcoldandheatScarcetollerable，andfromtheNorthtocallDecrepitWinter，fromtheSouthtobringSolstitialsummersheat。TotheblancMooneHerofficetheyprescrib'd，toth'otherfiveThirplanetariemotionsandaspectsInSEXTILE，SQUARE，andTRINE，andOPPOSITE，Ofnoxiousefficacie，andwhentojoyneInSynodunbenigne，andtaughtthefixtThirinfluencemalignantwhentoshowre，WhichofthemrisingwiththeSun，orfalling，Shouldprovetempestuous:TotheWindstheysetThircorners，whenwithblustertoconfoundSea，Aire，andShoar，theThunderwhentorowleWithterrorthroughthedarkAerealHall。
　　SomesayhebidhisAngelsturneascanseThePolesofEarthtwicetendegreesandmoreFromtheSunsAxle；theywithlabourpush'dObliquetheCentricGlobe:SomsaytheSunWasbidturnReinesfromth'EquinoctialRodeLikedistantbreadthtoTAURUSwiththeSeav'nATLANTICKSisters，andtheSPARTANTwinsUptotheTROPICCrab；thencedownamaineByLEOandtheVIRGINandtheSCALES，AsdeepasCAPRICORNE，tobringinchangeOfSeasonstoeachClime；elsehadtheSpringPerpetualsmil'donEarthwithvernantFlours，EqualinDaysandNights，excepttothoseBeyondthePolarCircles；tothemDayHadunbenightedshon，whilethelowSunTorecompencehisdistance，inthirsightHadroundedstillth'HORIZON，andnotknownOrEastorWest，whichhadforbidtheSnowFromcoldESTOTILAND，andSouthasfarrBeneathMAGELLAN。AtthattastedFruitTheSun，asfromTHYESTEANBanquet，turn'dHiscourseintended；elsehowhadtheWorldInhabited，thoughsinless，morethennow，Avoidedpinchingcoldandscorchingheate?
　　ThesechangesintheHeav'ns，thoughslow，produc'dLikechangeonSeaandLand，sideralblast，Vapour，andMist，andExhalationhot，CorruptandPestilent:NowfromtheNorthOfNORUMBEGA，andtheSAMOEDshoarBurstingthirbrazenDungeon，armdwithiceAndsnowandhaileandstormiegustandflaw，BOREASandCAECIASandARGESTESloudAndTHRASCIASrendtheWoodsandSeasupturn；
　　Withadverseblastup-turnsthemfromtheSouthNOTUSandAFERblackwiththundrousCloudsFromSERRALIONA；thwartoftheseasfierceForthrushtheLEVANTandthePONENTVVindesEURUSandZEPHIRwiththirlateralnoise，SIROCCO，andLIBECCHIO。ThusbeganOutragefromlivelessthings；butDiscordfirstDaughterofSin，amongth'irrational，Deathintroduc'dthroughfierceantipathie:
　　BeastnowwithBeastganwar，&；FowlewithFowle，AndFishwithFish；tograzetheHerballleaving，Devourdeachother；norstoodmuchinaweOfMan，butfledhim，orwithcount'nancegrimGlar'donhimpassing:thesewerefromwithoutThegrowingmiseries，whichADAMsawAlreadieinpart，thoughhidingloomiestshade，Tosorrowabandond，butworsefeltwithin，Andinatroubl'dSeaofpassiontost，Thustodisburd'nsoughtwithsadcomplaint。
　　Omiserableofhappie！isthistheendOfthisnewgloriousWorld，andmeesolateTheGloryofthatGlory，whonowbecomAccurstofblessed，hidemefromthefaceOfGod，whomtobeholdwasthenmyhighthOfhappiness:yetwell，ifherewouldendThemiserie，Ideserv'dit，andwouldbeareMyowndeservings；butthiswillnotserve；
　　AllthatIeateordrink，orshallbeget，Ispropagatedcurse。OvoiceonceheardDelightfully，ENCREASEANDMULTIPLY，Nowdeathtoheare！forwhatcanIencreaseOrmultiplie，butcursesonmyhead?
　　WhoofallAgestosucceed，butfeelingTheevilonhimbroughtbyme，willcurseMyHead，IllfareourAncestorimpure，ForthiswemaythankADAM；buthisthanksShallbetheexecration；sobesidesMineownthatbideuponme，allfrommeeShallwithafiercerefluxonmeeredound，OnmeeasonthirnaturalcenterlightHeavie，thoughinthirplace。OfleetingjoyesOfParadise，deareboughtwithlastingwoes！
　　DidIrequestthee，Maker，frommyClayTomouldmeMan，didIsollicitetheeFromdarknesstopromoteme，orhereplaceInthisdeliciousGarden?asmyWillConcurdnottomybeing，itwerebutrightAndequaltoreducemetomydust，Desiroustoresigne，andrenderbackAllIreceav'd，unabletoperformeThytermstoohard，bywhichIwastoholdThegoodIsoughtnot。Tothelossofthat，Sufficientpenaltie，whyhastthouaddedThesenseofendlesswoes?inexplicableThyJusticeseems；yettosaytruth，toolate，Ithuscontest；thenshouldhavebeenrefusdThosetermswhatever，whentheywerepropos'd:
　　Thoudidstacceptthem；wiltthouenjoythegood，Thencaviltheconditions?andthoughGodMadetheewithoutthyleave，whatifthySonProvedisobedient，andreprov'd，retort，Whereforedidstthoubegetme?Isoughtitnot:
　　WouldstthouadmitforhiscontemptoftheeThatproudexcuse?yethimnotthyelection，ButNaturalnecessitybegot。
　　Godmadetheeofchoicehisown，andofhisownToservehim，thyrewardwasofhisgrace，ThypunishmentthenjustlyisathisWill。
　　Beitso，forIsubmit，hisdoomisfair，ThatdustIam，andshalltodustreturne:
　　Owelcomhourwhenever！whydelayesHishandtoexecutewhathisDecreeFixdonthisday?whydoIoverlive，WhyamImocktwithdeath，andlength'ndoutTodeathlesspain?howgladlywouldImeetMortalitiemysentence，andbeEarthInsensible，howgladwouldlaymedownAsinmyMotherslap?thereIshouldrestAndsleepsecure；hisdreadfulvoicenomoreWouldThunderinmyears，nofearofworseTomeeandtomyofspringwouldtormentmeWithcruelexpectation。YetonedoubtPursuesmestill，leastallIcannotdie，LeastthatpurebreathofLife，theSpiritofManWhichGodinspir'd，cannottogetherperishWiththiscorporealClod；thenintheGrave，Orinsomeotherdismalplace，whoknowsButIshalldiealivingDeath?OthoughtHorrid，iftrue！yetwhy?itwasbutbreathOfLifethatsinn'd；whatdiesbutwhathadlifeAndsin?theBodieproperlyhathneither。
　　Allofmethenshalldie:letthisappeaseThedoubt，sincehumanereachnofurtherknows。
　　ForthoughtheLordofallbeinfinite，Ishiswrauthalso?beit，manisnotso，Butmortaldoom'd。HowcanheexerciseWrathwithoutendonManwhomDeathmustend?
　　CanhemakedeathlessDeath?thatweretomakeStrangecontradiction，whichtoGodhimselfImpossibleisheld，asArgumentOfweakness，notofPower。Willhe，drawout，Forangerssake，finitetoinfiniteInpunishtman，tosatisfiehisrigourSatisfi'dnever；thatweretoextendHisSentencebeyonddustandNaturesLaw，BywhichallCauseselseaccordingstillTothereceptionofthirmatteract，Nottoth'extentofthirownSpheare。ButsayThatDeathbenotonestroak，asIsuppos'd，Bereavingsense，butendlessmiserieFromthisdayonward，whichIfeelbegunBothinme，andwithoutme，andsolastToperpetuitie；Ayme，thatfearComesthundringbackwithdreadfulrevolutionOnmydefenslesshead；bothDeathandI
　　AmfoundEternal，andincorporateboth，NorIonmypartsingle，inmeeallPosteritiestandscurst:FairPatrimonieThatImustleaveye，Sons；OwereIableTowasteitallmyself，andleaveyenone！
　　SodisinheritedhowwouldyeblessMenowyourCurse！Ah，whyshouldallmankindForonemansfaultthusguiltlessbecondemn'd，Ifguiltless?Butfrommeewhatcanproceed，Butallcorrupt，bothMindandWilldeprav'd，Nottodoonely，buttowillthesameWithme?howcantheyacquittedstandInsightofGod?HimafterallDisputesForc'tIabsolve:allmyevasionsvainAndreasonings，thoughthroughMazes，leadmestillButtomyownconviction:firstandlastOnmee，meeonely，asthesourseandspringOfallcorruption，alltheblamelightsdue；
　　Somightthewrauth，Fondwish！couldstthousupportThatburdenheavierthentheEarthtobear，Thenalltheworldmuchheavier，thoughdividedWiththatbadWoman?Thuswhatthoudesir'st，Andwhatthoufearst，alikedestroyesallhopeOfrefuge，andconcludestheemiserableBeyondallpastexampleandfuture，ToSATANonelylikebothcrimeanddoom。
　　OConscience，intowhatAbyssoffearsAndhorrorshastthoudriv'nme；outofwhichIfindnoway，fromdeeptodeeperplung'd！
　　ThusADAMtohimselflamentedloudThroughthestillNight，nownow，aseremanfell，Wholsomandcool，andmild，butwithblackAirAccompanied，withdampsanddreadfulgloom，WhichtohisevilConsciencerepresentedAllthingswithdoubleterror:OnthegroundOutstretchthelay，onthecoldground，andoftCurs'dhisCreation，Deathasoftaccus'dOftardieexecution，sincedenounc'tThedayofhisoffence。WhycomesnotDeath，Saidhee，withonethriceacceptablestrokeToendme?ShallTruthfailtokeepherword，JusticeDivinenothast'ntobejust?
　　ButDeathcomesnotatcall，JusticeDivineMendsnotherslowestpaceforprayersorcries。
　　OWoods，OFountains，Hillocks，DalesandBowrs，VVithotherechofarrItaughtyourShadesToanswer，andresoundfarrotherSong。
　　VVhomthusafflictedwhensadEVEbeheld，Desolatewhereshesate，approachingnigh，Softwordstohisfiercepassionsheassay'd:
　　Butherwithsternregardhethusrepell'd。
　　Outofmysight，thouSerpent，thatnamebestBefitstheewithhimleagu'd，thyselfasfalseAndhateful；nothingwants，butthatthyshape，Likehis，andcolourSerpentinemayshewThyinwardfraud，towarnallCreaturesfromtheeHenceforth；leastthattooheav'nlyform，pretendedTohellishfalshood，snarethem。ButfortheeIhadpersistedhappie，hadnotthyprideAndwandringvanitie，whenlestwassafe，Rejectedmyforewarning，anddisdain'dNottobetrusted，longingtobeseenThoughbytheDevilhimself，himoverweeningToover-reach，butwiththeSerpentmeetingFool'dandbeguil'd，byhimthou，Ibythee，Totrusttheefrommyside，imagin'dwise，Constant，mature，proofagainstallassaults，AndunderstoodnotallwasbutashewRatherthensolidvertu，allbutaRibCrookedbynature，bent，asnowappears，Moretothepartsinisterfrommedrawn，Wellifthrownout，assupernumerarieTomyjustnumberfound。OwhydidGod，Creatorwise，thatpeopl'dhighestHeav'nWithSpiritsMasculine，createatlastThisnoveltieonEarth，thisfairdefectOfNature，andnotfilltheWorldatonceWithMenasAngelswithoutFeminine，OrfindsomeotherwaytogenerateMankind?thismischiefhadnotthenbefall'n，Andmorethatshallbefall，innumerableDisturbancesonEarththroughFemalsnares，AndstraightconjunctionwiththisSex:foreitherHenevershallfindoutfitMate，butsuchAssomemisfortunebringshim，ormistake，OrwhomhewishesmostshallseldomgainThroughherperverseness，butshallseehergaindByafarrworse，orifshelove，withheldByParents，orhishappiestchoicetoolateShallmeet，alreadielinktandWedlock-boundToafellAdversarie，hishateorshame:
　　WhichinfinitecalamitieshallcauseTohumanelife，andhousholdpeaceconfound。
　　Headdednot，andfromherturn'd，butEVE
　　Notsorepulst，withTearsthatceas'dnotflowing，Andtressesalldisorderd，athisfeetFellhumble，andimbracingthem，besaughtHispeace，andthusproceededinherplaint。
　　Forsakemenotthus，ADAM，witnessHeav'nWhatlovesincere，andreverenceinmyheartIbearethee，andunweetinghaveoffended，Unhappiliedeceav'd；thysuppliantIbeg，andclaspthyknees；bereavemenot，WhereonIlive，thygentlelooks，thyaid，Thycounselinthisuttermostdistress，Myonelystrengthandstay:forlornofthee，WhithershallIbetakeme，wheresubsist?
　　Whileyetwelive，scarseoneshorthourperhaps，Betweenustwolettherebepeace，bothjoyning，Asjoyn'dininjuries，oneenmitieAgainstaFoebydoomexpressassign'dus，ThatcruelSerpent:OnmeexercisenotThyhatredforthismiseriebefall'n，Onmealreadylost，meethenthyselfMoremiserable；bothhavesin'd，butthouAgainstGodonely，IagainstGodandthee，Andtotheplaceofjudgementwillreturn，TherewithmycriesimportuneHeaven，thatallThesentencefromthyheadremov'dmaylightOnme，solecausetotheeofallthiswoe，Meemeeonelyjustobjectofhisire。
　　Sheendedweeping，andherlowlieplight，Immoveabletillpeaceobtain'dfromfaultAcknowledg'danddeplor'd，inADAMwraughtCommiseration；soonhisheartrelentedTowardsher，hislifesolateandsoledelight，Nowathisfeetsubmissiveindistress，Creaturesofairehisreconcilementseeking，Hiscounselwhomshehaddispleas'd，hisaide；
　　Asonedisarm'd，hisangerallhelost，Andthuswithpeacefulwordsuprais'dhersoon。
　　Unwarie，andtoodesirous，asbefore，Sonowofwhatthouknowstnot，whodesir'stThepunishmentallonthyself；alas，Bearethineownfirst，illabletosustaineHisfullwrauthwhosethoufeelstasyetlestpart，Andmydispleasurebearstsoill。IfPrayersCouldalterhighDecrees，ItothatplaceWouldspeedbeforethee，andbelouderheard，Thatonmyheadallmightbevisited，ThyfrailtieandinfirmerSexforgiv'n，Tomecommittedandbymeexpos'd。
　　Butrise，letusnomorecontend，norblameEachother，blam'denoughelsewhere，butstriveInofficesofLove，howwemaylight'nEachothersburdeninourshareofwoe；
　　SincethisdaysDeathdenounc't，ifoughtIsee，Willprovenosudden，butaslow-pac'tevill，Alongdaysdyingtoaugmentourpaine，AndtoourSeedOhaplessSeed！deriv'd。
　　TowhomthusEVE，recoveringheart，repli'd。
　　ADAM，bysadexperimentIknowHowlittleweightmywordswiththeecanfinde，Foundsoerroneous，thencebyjusteventFoundsounfortunate；nevertheless，Restor'dbythee，vileasIam，toplaceOfnewacceptance，hopefultoregaineThyLove，thesolecontentmentofmyheart，LivingordyingfromtheeIwillnothideWhatthoughtsinmyunquietbrestareris'n，Tendingtosomreliefofourextremes，Orend，thoughsharpandsad，yettolerable，Asinourevils，andofeasierchoice。
　　Ifcareofourdescentperplexusmost，Whichmustbeborntocertainwoe，devourdByDeathatlast，andmiserableitisTobetootherscauseofmisery，Ourownbegotten，andofourLoinestobringIntothiscursedWorldawofulRace，ThatafterwretchedLifemustbeatlastFoodforsofouleaMonster，inthypowerItlies，yetereConceptiontopreventTheRaceunblest，tobeingyetunbegot。
　　Childlessthouart，Childlessremaine:
　　SoDeathshallbedeceav'dhisglut，andwithustwoBeforc'dtosatisfiehisRav'nousMaw。
　　Butifthoujudgeithardanddifficult，Conversing，looking，loving，toabstainFromLovesdueRites，Nuptialembracessweet，Andwithdesiretolanguishwithouthope，BeforethepresentobjectlanguishingWithlikedesire，whichwouldbemiserieAndtormentlessthennoneofwhatwedread，ThenbothourselvesandSeedatoncetofreeFromwhatwefearforboth，letusmakeshort，LetusseekDeath，orheenotfound，supplyWithourownhandshisOfficeonourselves；
　　Whystandwelongershiveringunderfeares，ThatshewnoendbutDeath，andhavethepower，Ofmanywayestodietheshortestchoosing，Destructionwithdestructiontodestroy。
　　Sheendedheer，orvehementdespaireBrokeofftherest；somuchofDeathherthoughtsHadentertaind，asdi'dherCheekswithpale。
　　ButADAMwithsuchcounselnothingsway'd，TobetterhopeshismoreattentivemindeLabouringhadrais'd，andthustoEVErepli'd。
　　EVE，thycontemptoflifeandpleasureseemsToargueintheesomthingmoresublimeAndexcellentthenwhatthymindecontemnes；
　　Butself-destructionthereforesaught，refutesThatexcellencethoughtinthee，andimplies，Notthycontempt，butanguishandregretForlossoflifeandpleasureoverlov'd。
　　Orifthoucovetdeath，asutmostendOfmiserie，sothinkingtoevadeThepenaltiepronounc't，doubtnotbutGodHathwiselierarm'dhisvengefulirethensoTobeforestall'd；muchmoreIfearleastDeathSosnatchtwillnotexemptusfromthepaineWearebydoomtopay；rathersuchactsOfcontumaciewillprovokethehighestTomakedeathinuslive:ThenletusseekSomsaferresolution，whichmethinksIhaveinview，callingtomindewithheedPartofourSentence，thatthySeedshallbruiseTheSerpentshead；piteousamends，unlessBemeant，whomIconjecture，ourgrandFoeSATAN，whointheSerpenthathcontriv'dAgainstusthisdeceit:tocrushhisheadWouldberevengeindeed；whichwillbelostBydeathbroughtonourselves，orchildlessdaysResolv'd，asthouproposest；soourFoeShallscapehispunishmentordain'd，andweeInsteadshalldoubleoursuponourheads。
　　Nomorebemention'dthenofviolenceAgainstourselves，andwilfulbarrenness，Thatcutsusofffromhope，andsavoursonelyRancorandpride，impatienceanddespite，ReluctanceagainstGodandhisjustyokeLaidonourNecks。RememberwithwhatmildAndgracioustemperhebothheardandjudg'dWithoutwrauthorreviling；weeexpectedImmediatedissolution，whichwethoughtWasmeantbyDeaththatday，whenlo，totheePainsonelyinChild-bearingwereforetold，Andbringingforth，soonrecompenc'twithjoy，FruitofthyWomb:OnmeetheCurseaslopeGlanc'dontheground，withlabourImustearneMybread；whatharm?Idlenesshadbinworse；
　　Mylabourwillsustainme；andleastColdOrHeatshouldinjureus，histimelycareHathunbesaughtprovided，andhishandsCloath'dusunworthie，pityingwhilehejudg'd；
　　Howmuchmore，ifweprayhim，willhisearBeopen，andhishearttopitieincline，AndteachusfurtherbywhatmeanstoshunTh'inclementSeasons，Rain，Ice，HailandSnow，WhichnowtheSkiewithvariousFacebeginsToshewusinthisMountain，whiletheWindsBlowmoistandkeen，shatteringthegracefullocksOfthesefairspreadingTrees；whichbidsusseekSombettershroud，sombetterwarmthtocherishOurLimbsbenumm'd，erethisdiurnalStarrLeavecoldtheNight，howwehisgather'dbeamsReflected，maywithmatterserefoment，OrbycollisionoftwobodiesgrindeTheAirattritetoFire，aslatetheCloudsJustlingorpushtwithWindsrudeinthirshockTinetheslantLightning，whosethwartflamedriv'ndownKindlesthegummiebarkofFirrorPine，Andsendsacomfortableheatfromfarr，WhichmightsupplietheSun:suchFiretouse，AndwhatmayelseberemedieorcureToevilswhichourownmisdeedshavewrought，Heewillinstructuspraying，andofGraceBeseechinghim，soasweneednotfearTopasscommodiouslythislife，sustain'dByhimwithmanycomforts，tillweendIndust，ourfinalrestandnativehome。
　　Whatbettercanwedo，thentotheplaceRepairingwherehejudg'dus，prostratefallBeforehimreverent，andthereconfessHumblyourfaults，andpardonbeg，withtearsVVateringtheground，andwithoursighstheAirFrequenting，sentfromheartscontrite，insignOfsorrowunfeign'd，andhumiliationmeek。
　　UndoubtedlyhewillrelentandturnFromhisdispleasure；inwhoselookserene，VVhenangrymostheseem'dandmostsevere，VVhatelsebutfavor，grace，andmercieshon?
　　SospakeourFatherpenitent，norEVE
　　Feltlessremorse:theyforthwithtotheplaceRepairingwherehejudg'dthemprostratefellBeforehimreverent，andbothconfess'dHumblythirfaults，andpardonbeg'd，withtearsVVateringtheground，andwiththirsighstheAirFrequenting，sentfromheartscontrite，insignOfsorrowunfeign'd，andhumiliationmeek。TheEndoftheNinthBookParadiseLost-Book10ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook10ThustheyinlowliestplightrepentantstoodPraying，forfromtheMercie-seatabovePrevenientGracedescendinghadremov'dThestoniefromthirhearts，andmadenewfleshRegeneratgrowinstead，thatsighsnowbreath'dUnutterable，whichtheSpiritofprayerInspir'd，andwing'dforHeav'nwithspeedierflightThenloudestOratorie:yetthirportNotofmeansuiters，norimportantlessSeem'dthirPetition，thenwhenth'ancientPairInFablesold，lessancientyetthenthese，DEUCALIONandchastePYRRHAtorestoreTheRaceofMankinddrownd，beforetheShrineOfTHEMISstooddevout。ToHeav'nthirprayersFlewup，normissedtheway，byenviouswindesBlow'nvagabondorfrustrate:intheypassdDimentionlessthroughHeav'nlydores；thencladWithincense，wheretheGoldenAltarfum'd，BythirgreatIntercessor，cameinsightBeforetheFathersThrone:ThemthegladSonPresenting，thustointercedebegan。
　　SeeFather，whatfirstfruitsonEartharesprungFromthyimplantedGraceinMan，theseSighsAndPrayers，whichinthisGoldenCenser，mixtWithIncense，IthyPriestbeforetheebring，FruitsofmorepleasingsavourfromthyseedSow'nwithcontritioninhisheart，thenthoseWhichhisownhandmanuringalltheTreesOfParadisecouldhaveproduc't，erefall'nFrominnocence。NowthereforebendthineeareTosupplication，hearehissighsthoughmute；
　　Unskilfulwithwhatwordstopray，letmeeInterpretforhim，meehisAdvocateAndpropitiation，allhisworksonmeeGoodornotgoodingraft，myMeritthoseShallperfet，andforthesemyDeathshallpay。
　　Acceptme，andinmeefromthesereceaveThesmellofpeacetowardMankinde，lethimliveBeforetheereconcil'd，atleasthisdaysNumberd，thoughsad，tillDeath，hisdoomwhichI
　　Tomitigatethusplead，nottoreverse
　　Tobetterlifeshallyeeldhim，wherewithmeeAllmyredeemdmaydwellinjoyandbliss，MadeonewithmeasIwiththeeamone。
　　TowhomtheFather，withoutCloud，serene。
　　AllthyrequestforMan，acceptedSon，Obtain，allthyrequestwasmyDecree:
　　ButlongerinthatParadisetodwell，TheLawIgavetoNaturehimforbids:
　　ThosepureimmortalElementsthatknowNogross，nounharmoneousmixturefoule，Ejecthimtaintednow，andpurgehimoffAsadistemper，grosstoaireasgross，Andmortalfood，asmaydisposehimbestFordissolutionwroughtbySin，thatfirstDistemperdallthings，andofincorruptCorrupted。IatfirstwithtwofairgiftsCreatedhimendowd，withHappinessAndImmortalitie:thatfondlylost，Thisotherserv'dbuttoeternizewoe；
　　TillIprovidedDeath；soDeathbecomesHisfinalremedie，andafterLifeTri'dinsharptribulation，andrefin'dByFaithandfaithfulworks，tosecondLife，Wak'tintherenovationofthejust，ResigneshimupwithHeav'nandEarthrenewd。
　　ButletuscalltoSynodalltheBlestThroughHeav'nswidebounds；fromthemIwillnothideMyjudgments，howwithMankindIproceed，AshowwithpeccantAngelslatetheysaw；
　　Andinthirstate，thoughfirm，stoodmoreconfirmd。
　　Heended，andtheSongavesignalhighTothebrightMinisterthatwatchd，heeblewHisTrumpet，heardinOREBsinceperhapsWhenGoddescended，andperhapsoncemoreTosoundatgeneralDoom。Th'AngelicblastFilldalltheRegions:fromthirblissfulBowrsOfAMARANTINShade，FountainorSpring，BythewatersofLife，whereeretheysateInfellowshipsofjoy:theSonsofLightHasted，resortingtotheSummonshigh，AndtookthirSeats；tillfromhisThronesupreamTh'AlmightythuspronouncedhissovranWill。
　　OSons，likeoneofusManisbecomeToknowbothGoodandEvil，sincehistasteOfthatdefendedFruit；butlethimboastHisknowledgeofGoodlost，andEvilgot，Happier，haditsuffic'dhimtohaveknownGoodbyitself，andEvilnotatall。
　　Hesorrowsnow，repents，andprayescontrite，Mymotionsinhim，longerthentheymove，HisheartIknow，howvariableandvainSelf-left。LeastthereforehisnowbolderhandReachalsooftheTreeofLife，andeat，Andliveforever，dreamatleasttoliveForever，toremovehimIdecree，AndsendhimfromtheGardenforthtoTillTheGroundwhencehewastaken，fittersoile。
　　MICHAEL，thismybehesthavethouincharge，TaketotheefromamongtheCherubimThychoiceofflamingWarriours，leasttheFiendOrinbehalfofMan，ortoinvadeVacantpossessionsomnewtroubleraise:
　　Hastthee，andfromtheParadiseofGodWithoutremorsedriveoutthesinfulPair，Fromhallowdgroundth'unholie，anddenounceTothemandtothirProgeniefromthencePerpetualbanishment。YetleasttheyfaintAtthesadSentencerigorouslyurg'd，ForIbeholdthemsoft'ndandwithtearsBewailingthirexcess，allterrorhide。
　　Ifpatientlythybiddingtheyobey，Dismissthemnotdisconsolate；revealeToADAMwhatshallcomeinfuturedayes，AsIshalltheeenlighten，intermixMyCov'nantintheWomansseedrenewd；
　　Sosendthemforth，thoughsorrowing，yetinpeace:
　　AndontheEastsideoftheGardenplace，WhereentranceupfromEDENeasiestclimbes，Cherubicwatch，andofaSwordtheflameWidewaving，allapproachfarrofftofright，AndguardallpassagetotheTreeofLife:
　　LeastParadiseareceptacleproveToSpiritsfoule，andallmyTreesthirprey，Withwhosestol'nFruitManoncemoretodelude。
　　Heceas'd；andth'ArchangelicPowerprepar'dForswiftdescent，withhimtheCohortbrightOfwatchfulCherubim；fourfaceseachHad，likeadoubleJANUS，allthirshapeSpangl'dwitheyesmorenumerousthenthoseOfARGUS，andmorewakefulthentodrouze，Charm'dwithARCADIANPipe，thePastoralReedOfHERMES，orhisopiateRod。MeanwhileToresalutetheWorldwithsacredLightLEUCOTHEAwak'd，andwithfreshdewsimbalmdTheEarth，whenADAMandfirstMatronEVE
　　HadendednowthirOrisons，andfound，Strengthaddedfromabove，newhopetospringOutofdespaire，joy，butwithfearyetlinkt；
　　WhichthustoEVEhiswelcomewordsrenewd。
　　EVE，easilymayFaithadmit，thatallThegoodwhichweenjoy，fromHeav'ndescendsButthatfromusoughtshouldascendtoHeav'nSoprevalentastoconcernethemindOfGodhighblest，ortoinclinehiswill，Hardtobeliefmayseem；yetthiswillPrayer，Oroneshortsighofhumanebreath，up-borneEv'ntotheSeatofGod。ForsinceIsaughtByPrayerth'offendedDeitietoappease，Kneel'dandbeforehimhumbl'dallmyheart，MethoughtIsawhimplacableandmild，Bendinghiseare；perswasioninmegrewThatIwasheardwithfavour；peacereturndHometomybrest，andtomymemorieHispromise，thatthySeedshallbruiseourFoe；
　　Whichthennotmindedindismay，yetnowAssuresmethatthebitternessofdeathIspast，andweshalllive。WhenceHailetothee，EVErightlycall'd，MotherofallMankind，Motherofallthingsliving，sincebytheeManistolive，andallthingsliveforMan。
　　TowhomthusEVEwithsaddemeanourmeek。
　　IllworthieIsuchtitleshouldbelongTometransgressour，whofortheeordaindAhelp，becamethysnare；tomeereproachRatherbelongs，distrustandalldispraise:
　　ButinfiniteinpardonwasmyJudge，ThatIwhofirstbroughtDeathonall，amgrac'tThesourseoflife；nextfavourablethou，Whohighlythustoentitlemevoutsaf't，Farrothernamedeserving。ButtheFieldTolabourcallsusnowwithsweatimpos'd，ThoughaftersleeplessNight；forseetheMorn，Allunconcern'dwithourunrest，beginsHerrosieprogresssmiling；letusforth，Ineverfromthysidehenceforthtostray，Wherereourdaysworklies，thoughnowenjoindLaborious，tilldaydroop；whileherewedwell，WhatcanbetoilsominthesepleasantWalkes?
　　Hereletuslive，thoughinfall'nstate，content。
　　Sospake，sowish'dmuch-humbl'dEVE，butFateSubscrib'dnot；NaturefirstgaveSigns，imprestOnBird，Beast，Aire，Airesuddenlyeclips'dAftershortblushofMorn；nighinhersightTheBirdofJOVE，stooptfromhisaerietour，TwoBirdsofgayestplumebeforehimdrove:
　　DownfromaHilltheBeastthatreignsinWoods，FirstHunterthen，pursu'dagentlebrace，GoodliestofalltheForrest，HartandHinde；
　　Directtoth'EasternGatewasbentthirflight。
　　ADAMobserv'd，andwithhisEyethechasePursuing，notunmov'dtoEVEthusspake。
　　OEVE，somefurderchangeawaitsusnigh，WhichHeav'nbythesemutesignsinNatureshewsForerunnersofhispurpose，ortowarnUshaplytoosecureofourdischargeFrompenaltie，becausefromdeathreleastSomedays；howlong，andwhattillthenourlife，Whoknows，ormorethenthis，thatwearedust，Andthithermustreturnandbenomore。
　　VVhyelsethisdoubleobjectinoursightOfflightpursu'dinth'AirandorethegroundOnewaytheself-samehour?whyintheEastDarknessereDayesmid-course，andMorninglightMoreorientinyonVVesternCloudthatdrawsO'retheblewFirmamentaradiantwhite，Andslowdescends，withsomthingheav'nlyfraught。
　　Heerr'dnot，forbythistheheav'nlyBandsDownfromaSkieofJasperlightednowInParadise，andonaHillmadealt，AgloriousApparition，hadnotdoubtAndcarnalfearthatdaydimm'dADAMSeye。
　　Notthatmoreglorious，whentheAngelsmetJACOBinMAHANAIM，wherehesawThefieldPavilion'dwithhisGuardiansbright；
　　NorthatwhichontheflamingMountappeerdInDOTHAN，cover'dwithaCampofFire，AgainsttheSYRIANKing，whotosurprizeOneman，Assassin-likehadleviedWarr，Warrunproclam'd。ThePrincelyHierarchInthirbrightstand，therelefthisPowerstoseisePossessionoftheGarden；heealone，TofindewhereADAMshelterd，tookhisway，Notunperceav'dofADAM，whotoEVE，WhilethegreatVisitantapproachd，thusspake。
　　EVE，nowexpectgreattidings，whichperhapsOfuswillsoondetermin，orimposeNewLawstobeobserv'd；forIdescrieFromyonderblazingCloudthatveilstheHillOneoftheheav'nlyHost，andbyhisGateNoneofthemeanest，somegreatPotentateOroftheThronesabove，suchMajestieInvestshimcoming；yetnotterrible，ThatIshouldfear，norsociablymild，AsRAPHAEL，thatIshouldmuchconfide，Butsolemnandsublime，whomnottooffend，WithreverenceImustmeet，andthouretire。
　　Heended；andth'Arch-Angelsoondrewnigh，NotinhisshapeCelestial，butasManCladtomeetMan；overhislucidArmesAmilitarieVestofpurpleflowdLivelierthenMELIBOEAN，orthegraineOfSARRA，wornbyKingsandHero'soldIntimeofTruce；IRIShaddiptthewooff；
　　HisstarrieHelmeunbuckl'dshew'dhimprimeInManhoodwhereYouthended；byhissideAsinaglisteringZODIAChungtheSword，Satansdiredread，andinhishandtheSpear。
　　ADAMbowdlow，heeKinglyfromhisStateInclin'dnot，buthiscomingthusdeclar'd。
　　ADAM，Heav'nshighbehestnoPrefaceneeds:
　　SufficientthatthyPrayersareheard，andDeath，Thenduebysentencewhenthoudidsttransgress，DefeatedofhisseisuremanydayesGiv'ntheeofGrace，whereinthoumay'strepent，AndonebadactwithmanydeedswelldoneMaystcover:wellmaythenthyLordappeas'dRedeemtheequitefromDeathsrapaciousclaimes；
　　ButlongerinthisParadisetodwellPermitsnot；toremovetheeIamcome，AndsendtheefromtheGardenforthtotillThegroundwhencethouwasttak'n，fitterSoile。
　　Headdednot，forADAMatthenewesHeart-strookwithchillinggripeofsorrowstood，Thatallhissensesbound；EVE，whounseenYetallhadheard，withaudiblelamentDiscover'dsoontheplaceofherretire。
　　Ounexpectedstroke，worsethenofDeath！
　　MustIthusleavetheeParadise?thusleaveTheeNativeSoile，thesehappieWalksandShades，FithauntofGods?whereIhadhopetospend，Quietthoughsad，therespitofthatdayThatmustbemortaltousboth。Oflours，ThatneverwillinotherClimategrow，Myearlyvisitation，andmylastAtEev'n，whichIbredupwithtenderhandFromthefirstop'ningbud，andgaveyeNames，WhonowshallreareyetotheSun，orrankeYourTribes，andwaterfromth'ambrosialFount?
　　TheelastlynuptialBowre，bymeeadorndWithwhattosightorsmellwassweet；fromtheeHowshallIpart，andwhitherwanderdownIntoalowerWorld，tothisobscureAndwilde，howshallwebreathinotherAireLesspure，accustomdtoimmortalFruits?
　　WhomthustheAngelinterruptedmilde。
　　LamentnotEVE，butpatientlyresigneWhatjustlythouhastlost；norsetthyheart，Thusoverfond，onthatwhichisnotthine；
　　Thygoingisnotlonely，withtheegoesThyHusband，himtofollowthouartbound；
　　Whereheabides，thinktherethynativesoile。