For one hostility, in friendly league,[132]

Ethereal natures and the worst of slaves;

Was served by rival advocates that came

From regions opposite as heaven and hell.

One courage seemed to animate them all:

And, from the dazzling conquests daily gained

By their united efforts, there arose

A proud and most presumptuous confidence

In the transcendent wisdom of the age,

And her[133] discernment; not alone in rights,