But, after this first outburst of grief, he vows he will share her doom and die with her.

Having made a decision so flattering to Eve, he accepts the fruit which she tenders, and nature again shudders, for Adam, although not deceived, yields to temptation because of his love for Eve.

No sooner have both fed upon the tree than its effects become patent, for it kindles within them the never-before-experienced sense of lust.

The couple therefore emerge on the morrow from their bower, their innocence lost, and overwhelmed, for the first time in their lives, by a crushing sense of shame.

Good and evil being equally well known to him, Adam reproaches his wife, wailing that never more shall they behold the face of God and suggests that they weave leaf-garments to hide their nakedness.