Book II.
In Abdiel you will constantly find the eloquence of action. When tempted by the rebellious angels, with what retorted scorn, with what honest indignation he deserts their multitudes, and retreats from their contagious society!
All night the dreadless angel unpursued
Through heaven's wide champain held his way.
Book VI.
No wonder he was received with such acclamations of joy by the celestial powers, when there was
But one,
Yes, of so many myriads fall'n, but one
Return'd not lost.
Ibid.
And afterwards, in a close contest with the arch fiend,
A noble stroke he lifted high
On the proud crest of Satan.