With phantoms, powers? I have created such,

But these seem real as I.

Par. Whom can you see

Through the accursed darkness?

Apr. Stay; I know,

I know them: who should know them well as I?

White brows, lit up with glory; poets all!

Par. Let him but live, and I have my reward!

Apr. Yes; I see now. God is the perfect poet,

Who in his person acts his own creations.