Smooth lake, that to me seemed another sky. A shape within the watery gleam appeared, 459 Mine eyes till now, and pined with vain desire, Under a platane; yet methought less fair, Than that smooth watery image: Back I turned; Out of my side to thee, nearest my heart, 476 484 Substantial life, to have thee by my side And wisdom, which alone is truly fair. So spake our general mother, and with eyes On Juno smiles, when he impregns the clouds That shed May flowers; and pressed her matron lip For envy; yet with jealous leer malign Eyed them askance, and to himself thus plained. Sight hateful, sight tormenting! thus these two, Imparadised in one another's arms, The happier Eden, shall enjoy their fill Of bliss on bliss; while I to Hell am thrust, 485 493 502 510 |