第5章
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"dinfullLegion(suchcommandwehad)
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，noraughtInprocreationcommontoallkindes(ThoughhigherofthegenialBedbyfar，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"st(Andpurethouwertcreated)weenjoyIneminence，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。
Inrecompence(forsuchcompliancebadSuchrecompencebestmerits)fromtheboughShegavehimofthatfairenticingFruitWithliberalhand:hescrupl"dnottoeatAgainsthisbetterknowledge，notdeceav"d，ButfondlyovercomewithFemalcharm。
Earthtrembl"dfromherentrails，asagainInpangs，andNaturegaveasecondgroan，Skielowr"d，andmutteringThunder，somsaddropsWeptatcompleatingofthemortalSinOriginal；whileADAMtooknothought，Eatinghisfill，norEVEtoiterateHerformertrespassfear"d，themoretosootheHimwithherlov"dsocietie，thatnowAswithnewWineintoxicatedbothTheyswiminmirth，andfansiethattheyfeelDivinitiewithinthembreedingwingsWherewithtoscorntheEarth:butthatfalseFruitFarrotheroperationfirstdisplaid，Carnaldesireenflaming，heeonEVE