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Book 3.  740 The ret in circuit walles this Univere. Look downward on that Globe whoe hither ide With light from hence, though but reflected, hines; That place is Earth the feat of Man, that light His day, which ele as th' other Hemiphere Night would invade, but there the neighbouring (So call that oppoite fair Starr) her aide (Moon Timely interpoes, and her monthly round Still ending, till renewing, through mid Heav'n; With borrowd light her countenance triform 750 Hence fills and empties to enlighten the Earth, And in her pale dominion checks the night. That pot to which I point is Paradie, Adams abode, thoe loftie hades his Bowre. Thy way thou cant not mis, me mine requires. Thus aid, he turnd, and Satan bowing low, As to uperior Spirits is wont in Heav'n, Where honour due and reverence none neglects, Took leave, and toward the coat of Earth beneath, Down from th' Ecliptic, ped with hop'd ucces, 760 Throws his teep flight with many an Aerie wheele, Nor taid, till on Niphates top he lights. The End of the Third Book.