And agèd Saturn in Olympus dwell.

They granted what he crav'd; and once again

Saturn and Ops began their golden reign:

Murder, rape, war, and[24] lust, and treachery,

Were with Jove clos'd in Stygian empery.

But long this blessèd time continu'd not:

As soon as he his wishèd purpose got,460

He, reckless of his promise, did despise

The love of th' everlasting Destinies.

They, seeing it, both Love and him abhorr'd,