JOHN MARTIN K.L.

(1789-1854)

Milton's Paradise Lost Illustrations Gallery

Approach Of The Archangel Michael

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Book 11 Line 226

... Eve, now expect great tidings, which perhaps
Of us will soon determin, or impose
New Laws to be observ'd; for I descrie
From yonder blazing Cloud that veils the Hill
One of the heav'nly Host, and by his Gate [ 230 ]
None of the meanest, some great Potentate
Or of the Thrones above, such Majestie ....
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