Diabolus

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The plans being all laid, Diabolus in his snake's dress approached the wall, accompanied by one 'Ill Pause,' a famous orator, the Fury following behind.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony

Now comes her betrothed from the wars, and he, A Count of the Court Castilian, A Don Diabolus, sword at knee, And moustaches—uncivilian.

From Days and Dreams Poems by Cawein, Madison J.

To make all secure Diabolus often said, 'Oh, Mansoul, consider that, notwithstanding the old gentleman's rage and the rattle of his high thundering words, you hear nothing of Shaddai himself.'

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony

Diabolus, 'meek as a lamb,' said he was a neighbour of theirs.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony

I saw Diabolus in his possession, And Mansoul also under his oppression: Yea I was there when she him owned for Lord, And to him did submit with one accord.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony