First, it was right that the serpent’s tongue should be shut up, that it might not spread any more venom; then that the woman, who was first seduced, should be healed from the fever of carnal concupiscence.
Wherefore it is said, “And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, &c.”
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: in Marc., 1, 7