NEBULA TO MAN 
And as a country, once with empire wide, 
Herself collapsing, yet might feel a pride 380 
That in far lands, that once had owned her sway, 
Her children strong and great held on their way. 
So might old Theromorpha, near demise, 
Had wish been theirs, and wit, to moralize, 
Have nursed the thought that though at hand their doom 385 
Yet from their ranks a wondrous race had come. 
But though a higher life is to the fore, 
The Reptile groups have yet great days in store : 
And mighty monsters will adorn their line, 
Ere they their sovran power on land resign. 390 
