Paradise Lost Ⅷ 精彩片段:
6
Not that they durst without his leave attempt,
But us he sends upon his high behests
For state, as Sovran King, and to enure
Our prompt obedience. Fast we found, fast shut [ 240 ]
The dismal Gates, and barricadod strong;
But long ere our approaching heard within
Noise, other then the sound of Dance or Song,
Torment, and loud lament, and furious rage.
Glad we returnd up to the coasts of Light [ 245 ]
Ere Sabbath Eevning: so we had in charge.
But thy relation now; for I attend,
Pleasd with thy words no less then thou with mine.
So spake the Godlike Power, and thus our Sire.
For Man to tell how human Life began [ 250 ]