Since they lacked no delight as long as the pair

Wisely heeded the Holy word

400 In their new home. There hatred came,

The old foe’s envy, who offered them food,

The fruit of the tree, which in folly they tried;

Both ate of the apple against the order of God,

Tasted the forbidden. Then bitter became

405 Their woe after eating and for their heirs as well—

For sons and daughters a sorrowful feast.

Grievously were punished their greedy teeth