They wondered why the fruit had been forbidden: br It taught them nothing new. They hid their pride, br But did not listen much when they were chidden: br They knew exactly what to do outside. br br They left. Immediately the memory faded br Of all they known: they could not understand br The dogs now who before had always aided; br The stream was dumb with whom they'd always planned. br br They wept and quarrelled: freedom was so wild. br In front maturity as he ascended br Retired like a horizon from the child, br br The dangers and the punishments grew greater, br And the way back by angels was defended br Against the poet and the legislator.