THE ARGUMENT. The Son of God presents to his Father the prayers of our first parents now repenting, and intercedes for them: God accepts them, but declares that they must no longer abide in Paradise; sends Michael with a band of Cherubim to dispossess them; but first to reveal to Adam future things. Michael's coming down. Adam shows to Eve certain ominous signs; he discerns Michael's approach; goes out to meet him; the Angel denounces their departure. Eve's lamentation. Adam pleads, but submits. The Angel leads him up to a high hill; sets before him in vision what shall happen till the Flood. 250 "Sole E How we In woman And good Of looks For not to Assist us: Thee satia For solitud And short r But other Befall thee. What hath To other s PARADISE LOST. BOOK XI. THUS they, in lowliest plight, repentant stood Inspir'd, and wing'd for Heaven with speedier flight Not of mean suitors; nor important less |