 The other shape, If shape it might be called that shape had none Distinguishable in member, joint or limb; Or substance might be called that shadow seemed; For each seemed either; black it stood as night, Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell, And shook...  The Quarterly Review - Page 90edited by - 1826Full view - About this book
 | 1881 - 410 pages
...that shape that alternated between substance and shadow ; scarcely even the head could be seen, but " what seemed his head, the likeness of a kingly crown had on." How much majesty of thought and varied beauty of expression are comprehended in Imagery ! Take any... | |
 | John Milton - 1881 - 590 pages
...either ; black it stood as night, Fierce as ten Furies, terrible as Hell, And shook a dreadful dart; what seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on. Satan was now at hand ; and from his seat The monster moving onward came as fast With horrid strides;... | |
 | John Milton - 1882 - 390 pages
...either— black it stood as Night, 670 Fierce as ten Furies, terrible as Hell, And shook a dreadful dart : what seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on. Satan was now at hand, and from his seat The monster moving onward came as fast With horrid strides... | |
 | W. Tidmarsh - 1882 - 218 pages
...since I am a dog, beware my fangs. I shall end this strife, become a Christian and thy loving wife. What seemed his head the likeness of a kingly crown had on. I am he. I and my sou Solomon shall be counted offenders. oa Spring advancing, swallows reappear. And... | |
 | John Wilson Croker - 1884 - 460 pages
...the Queen. It was he who suggested to Brougham at her trial the effective quotation from Milton — " What seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on."] does not think he could be of use in that office. He has no taste or turn for debate unless when obliged... | |
 | John Milton - 1884 - 304 pages
...either), black it stood as Night, 670 Fierce as ten Furies, terrible as Hell, And shook a dreadful dart: what seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on! Satan was now at hand, and from his seat The monster moving onward came as fast With horrid strides... | |
 | John Wilson Croker - 1884 - 628 pages
...the Queen. It was he who suggested to Brougham at her trial the effective quotation from Milton — " What seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on."] J persuaded to join. I am sure the Speaker will give him good advice." Lord Melville thinks, and I... | |
 | George Edmundson - 1885 - 242 pages
...Death, who bars the way of Satan to this same gate of hell — " The other shape Shook a dreadful dart : what seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on." — PL, ii. 672-673. In the first book of Paradise Lost, such expressions as — " Bound he throws... | |
 | John Milton - 1886 - 334 pages
...either; black it stood as night, 6 7° Fierce as ten Furies, terrible as Hell, And shook a dreadful dart; what seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on. Satan was now at hand; and from his seat The monster moving onward came as fast ' With horrid strides;... | |
 | 1928 - 922 pages
...either; black it stood as night, Fierce as ten Furies, terrible as Hell, And shook a dreadful dart ; what seemed his head The likeness of a kingly crown had on. And again: and Death Grinned horrible a ghastly smile, to hear His famine should be filled and blessed... | |
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