Him the Almighty Power Hurled headlong flaming from the etheral sky

They heard, and were abashed, and up they sprung.

High on a throne of a royal state, which far Outshone the wealth of Ormus and of Ind.

Gorgons, and Hydras, and Chimeras dire

Before the gates there sat On either side a formidable shape.

And many more too long, Embryos, and idiots, eremites, and friars.

Now to the ascent of that steep savage hill Satan hath journey'd on, pensive and slow.

A happy rural seat of various view.

Nor more; but fled Murmuring, and with him fled the shades of night.

Leaning, half raised, with looks of cordial love, Hung over her enamoured.