But these shows be but outward seen, and who
So fond to nominate external for
Internal man, or woman (oft'ner doomed
Most falsely by her surface frailties).
Not Satan fond, nor fooled by thy obtuse
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Without, to seek his joy in beauteous face
Benign that promises a heaven's bliss
But hides a hellish mind. Embracing you
I pioneer the utmost verge and clime
Of Empery's enjoyment and possess
A Paradise within thee, happier far."
Thus saying, Satan seized his sordid spouse
And with suspiring sighs surprised her sense,
Meaning to take his pleasure there, and joy
Obscene, but she, defending Sin's repute
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