Milton's Comus

Comus is a masque written by John Milton. It was first presented on September 29, 1634, at Ludlow, on Michaelmasse Night, before Sir John Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, then President of Wales.

Comus is a poem, written in blank verse, in which rich and vivid language is used. 

A Lady and her two brothers found themselves lost in a wood. With intention to search for help, the brothers leave their sister alone in the wood. Soon, she encounters Comus, a character inspired by the ancient Greek god of revelry, disguised as a countryman, who offers to take her to her brothers. Deceived by his friendly look, she accepts his offer and follows him. But, leading her to her brother was never his intention. He takes her in his castle and tries to make her drink from the vessel with a magical drink. She refuses to drink, several times and discusses the virtuousness of continence and temperance.

Meanwhile, her brothers encounter the Attendant spirit, an angelic figure sent to help them, who is also disguised. The spirit tells them that their sister is in danger and leads them to the castle.

Will they arrive at the castle on time? Will the Lady surrender herself and drink for the vessel?