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22 By younger Saturn; he from mightier Jove, His own and Rhea's son, like measure found; So Jove usurping reigned. These first in Crete And Ida known, thence on the snowy top Of cold Olympus ruled the middle air, Their highest heaven; or on the Delphian cliff, Or in Dodona, and through all the bounds Of Doric land; or who with Saturn old Fled over Adria to the Hesperian fields, And o'er the Celtic roamed the utmost isles.
 * All these and more came flocking; but with looks

Downcast and damp, yet such wherein appeared Obscure some glimpse of joy to have found their chief Not in despair, to have found themselves not lost In loss itself; which on his countenance cast Like doubtful hue. But he, his wonted pride Soon recollecting, with high words, that bore Semblance of worth not substance, gently raised Their fainting courage, and dispelled their fears; Then straight commands that, at the warlike sound Of trumpets loud and clarions, be up-reared His mighty standard. That proud honour claimed Azazel as his right, a Cherub tall;