And this is the sole mortal who could grapple,[JT]
Since Adam—with a fall—or with an apple.[JU][525]
II.
Man fell with apples, and with apples rose,
If this be true; for we must deem the mode
In which Sir Isaac Newton could disclose
Through the then unpaved stars the turnpike road,[JV]
A thing to counterbalance human woes:[526]
For ever since immortal man hath glowed
With all kinds of mechanics, and full soon