part i

. line 156._

[222-1] See Bacon, p. 166.

[222-2] See Herbert, p. 205.

[222-3] See Bacon, p. 170.

JOHN MILTON. 1608-1674.

Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe.

_Paradise Lost. Book i . Line 1._

Or if Sion hill Delight thee more, and Siloa's brook, that flow'd Fast by the oracle of God.

_Paradise Lost. Book i . Line 10._

Things unattempted yet in prose or rhyme.

_Paradise Lost.