"God will relent, and quit thee all thy debt, Who ever more approves, and more accepts Him who imploring mercy sues for life, Than who self-rigorous chooses death as due, Which argues over-just, and self-displeased For self-offence, more than for God offended." Samson Agonistes. A fortnight or more has passed in severe toil, but not more severe than they have endured many a time before.