[32] "In my Father's house are many mansions" (John xiv. 3).

[33] Rogmar (mod. Ir. roghmhar) means "bulky" or "fortunate" or "fat"; here it refers to God as possessor of all.


III. THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT. (vii.)

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rince who gave a clear admonition to Eve and to Adam,
that they should eat of the produce of Paradise
according to God's command:

"Eat ye of them freely,
of the fruits of Paradise—sweet the fragrance—
many, all of them (a festival to be shared)[34]
are lawful for you save one tree.

"In order that you may know that you are under authority,
without sorrow, without strife,
without anxiety, without long labour,
without age, evil, or blemish;