An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton / Comprising All the Autobiographic Passages in His Works, the More Explicit Presentations of His Ideas of True Liberty.

by John Milton

That what by me thou hast lost thou least shalt miss.

Samson. No, no; of my condition take no care;

It fits not; thou and I long since are twain;

Nor think me so unwary or accursed, 930

To bring my feet again into the snare

Where once I have been caught. I know thy trains,

Though dearly to my cost, thy gins, and toils.

Thy fair enchanted cup, and warbling charms,

No more on me have power; their force is nulled; 935

So much of adder's wisdom I have learned,