...argument, only a description of how he sustains his loss: Cyriack, this three years' day these eyes, though clear To outward view, of blemish or of spot; Bereft...or hope; but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me dost thou ask? The conscience, friend, to have lost them overplied In liberty's defence,...

...for the moment, Milton's sonnet on his blindness: Cyriack, this three years' day these eyes, though clear To outward view of blemish or of spot. Bereft...appear Of sun or moon or star throughout the year, Of man or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heav'n's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope, but...