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