This interfering, enslaving, o’ermastering demon of craving,
This wicked tempter inside us to ruin still eager to guide us,
Life were beatitude, action a possible pure satisfaction.
Sp. (Hexameters, by all that’s odious,
Beshod with rhyme to run melodious!)
Di. All as I go on my way I behold them consorting and coupling;
Faithful it seemeth, and fond; very fond, very possibly faithful;
All as I go on my way with a pleasure sincere and unmingled
Life it is beautiful truly, my brothers, I grant it you duly,
But for perfection attaining is one method only, abstaining;