During thine absence, whereupon to offer
A sacrifice to God on thy return.
Cain. And how knew he, that I would be so ready
With the burnt offerings, which he daily brings100
With a meek brow, whose base humility
Shows more of fear than worship—as a bribe
To the Creator?
Adah.Surely, 'tis well done.
Cain. One altar may suffice; I have no offering.
Adah. The fruits of the earth,[128] the early, beautiful,