Such was his first design, which could have produced only an
allegory or mystery. The following sketch seems to have attained
more maturity.


ADAM UNPARADISED.

The angel Gabriel, either descending or entering; showing, since
this globe was created, his frequency as much on earth as in heaven;
describes Paradise. Next the Chorus, showing the reason of his
coming to keep his watch in Paradise, after Lucifer's rebellion, by
command from God; and withal expressing his desire to see and know
more concerning this excellent new creature, man. The angel
Gabriel, as by his name signifying a prince of power, tracing
Paradise with a more free office, passes by the station of the
Chorus, and, desired by them, relates what he knew of man; as the
creation of Eve, with their love and marriage. After this, Lucifer
appears; after his overthrow, bemoans himself, seeks revenge on man.
The Chorus prepare resistance on his first approach. At last, after
discourse of enmity on either side, he departs: whereat the Chorus
sings of the battle and victory in Heaven, against him and his
accomplices: as before, after the first act, was sung a hymn of the
creation. Here again may appear Lucifer, relating and exulting in
what he had done to the destruction of man. Man next, and Eve,
having by this time been seduced by the serpent, appears confusedly
covered with leaves. Conscience in a shape accuses him; Justice
cites him to the place whither Jehovah called for him. In the
meanwhile, the Chorus entertains the stage, and is informed by some
angel the manner of the fall. Here the Chorus bewails Adam's fall;
Adam then and Eve return; accuse one another; but especially Adam