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...state represented by Milton to have been felt by the fallen angel — " Thrice he essayed (to speak) ; and thrice, in spite of scorn, " Tears, such as angels weep, burst forth — " But the effect produced on his mind seems to have been momentary ; at least it certainly did...

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...state represented by Milton to have been felt by the fallen angel — "Thrice he essayed (to speak); and thrice, in spite of scorn, " Tears, such as angels weep, burst forth — " But the effect produced on his mind seems to have been momentary ; nt least it certainly did...

...innumerable spirits whom he had involved In the same guilt and ruin with himself:) He now prepar'd To speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend....wing to wing, and half enclose him round With all bis peers: attention held them mute. Thrice be essay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such...