foolish delusion. The


"projects deep
Of enemies, of aids, battles and leagues,
Plausible to the world"
(P. R. iii. 395-3.)


are to the Founder of the kingdom not of this world "worth naught."
Another side of the mountain is tried. Rome is presented with Tiberius
at Capreae. Could it possibly be anything but a noble deed to


"expel this monster from his throne
Now made a sty, and in his place ascending,
A victor people free from servile yoke!"
(P. R. iv. 100-102.)


"AND WITH MY HELP THOU MAY'ST." With the devil's help and not without
can this glorious revolution be achieved! "For him," is the Divine
reply, "I was not sent." The attack is then directly pressed.


"The kingdoms of the world, to thee I give;
For, giv'n to me, I give to whom I please,
No trifle; yet with this reserve, not else,
On this condition, if thou wilt fall down
And worship me as thy superior lord."