As  we

    Imitate w soile [ 270 ]

    ants not re, Gemms and Gold;

    Nor  , from wo raise

    Magnificence; and w can heavn shew more?

    Our torments also may in lengtime

    Become our Elements, these piercing Fires [ 275 ]

    As soft as noemper changd

    Into temper; w needs remove

    te

    to peaceful Counsels, and ttld State

    Of order, y best we may [ 280 ]

    Compose our present evils, h regard

    Of e

    All ts of warr: ye  I advise.

    , when such murmur filld

    tain [ 285 ]

    tring winds, w long

    h hoarse cadence lull

    Sea-faring men orecht, whose Bark by chance

    Or Pinnace anchors in a craggy Bay

    After tempest: Such applause was heard [ 290 ]

    As Mammon ended, and ence pleasd,

    Advising peace: for sucher Field

    the fear

    Of the Sword of Michael

    rougill hem; and no less desire [ 295 ]

    to found t rise

    By pollicy, and long process of time,

    In emulation opposite to heavn.

    hen whom,

    Satan except, none , h grave [ 300 ]

    Aspect he rose, and in his rising seemd

    A Pillar of State; deep on  engraven

    Deliberation sat and public care;

    And Princely counsel in  shon,

    Majestic tood [ 305 ]

    itlantean s to bear

    t of mig Monarchies; his look

    Dretention still as Night

    Or Summers Noon-tide air, whus he spake.