26 JUNE 1915, Page 17

A QUOTATION FROM MILTON.

[To rag Eimer or TEE "Brsoraron..1

Hitt,—You have published some quotations of interest at the present time. The following extract from Michael's reflections after the vision of war in Milton's Paradise Lost, Book XL,

nay be worth quoting.—I am, Sir, &c., L.

"Such were these giants, men of high renown ; For in those days might only shall be admired, And valour and heroic virtue call'd

To overcome in battle, and subdue Nationa, and bring home spoils with infinite Man-slaughter, shall be held the highest pitch Of human glory."