Satan was now at hand; and from his seat

The monster, moving onward, came as fast

With horrid strides, hell trembled as he strode.

Milton.

He trusted to have equalled the Most High,

If he opposed; and with ambitious aim

Against the throne and monarchy of God,

Raised impious war in Heav’n and battle proud

With vain attempt. Him the Almighty Power

Hurled headlong flaming from the ethereal sky,