The Stygian council thus dissolved; and forth In order came the grand infernal Peers; Midst came their mighty Paramount, and seemed Alone the antagonist of Heaven, nor less Than Hell’s dread Emperor, with pomp supreme, And god-like imitated state; him round A globe of fiery Seraphim enclosed With bright emblazonry, and horrent arms. Then of their session ended they bid cry With trumpet’s regal sound the great result: Toward the four winds four speedy Cherubim Put to their mouths the sounding alchymy, By harald’s voice explained; the hollow Abyss Heard far and wide, and all the host of Hell With deafening shout returned them loud acclaim. Thence more at ease their minds and somewhat raised By false presumptuous hope, the rangèd powers Disband; and, wandering, each his several way Pursues, as inclination or sad choice Leads him perplexed, where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless thoughts, and entertain The irksome hours, till his great Chief return. Part on the plain, or in the air sublime, Upon the wing or in swift race contend,