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Rh Thy absence from my sight, but to avoid The attempt itself, intended by our foe. For he who tempts, though in vain, at least asperses The tempted with dishonor foul, supposed Not incorruptible of faith, not proof Against temptation. Thou thyself with scorn And anger wouldst resent the offered wrong, Though ineffectual found; misdeem not then, If such affront I labor to avert From thee alone, which on us both at once The Enemy, though bold, will hardly dare, Or daring, first on me the assault shall light. Nor thou his malice and false guile contemn; Subtle he needs must be, who could seduce Angel; nor think superfluous others' aid. I from the influence of thy looks receive Access in every virtue, in thy sight More wise, more watchful, stronger, if need were Of outward strength; while shame, thou looking on, Shame to be overcome or overreached, Would utmost vigor raise, and raised unite. Why shouldst not thou like sense within thee feel WhemWhen [sic] I am present, and thy trial choose With me, best witness of thy virtue tried?"
 * So spake domestic Adam in his care

And matrimonial love; but Eve, who thought Less attributed to her faith sincere,