LXXVI
Risesasuddenandahorridcry，Andaironeverysiderepeatsthescream；
Ashisscaredbandthefallingyouthdescry，Andissuingfromhiswoundsowideastream:
Disordered，theythecountinfuryply，And，raisedtocutorthrust，theirweaponsgleam。
Againstthatflowerofknights，theirfeatheredreeds，Athickersquadronyetintempestspeeds。
LXXVII
Withsoundlikethat，withwhichfromhillrepair，Orfromthechampaign'sflatthehurryingswine，(IftheWolf，issuefromhisgrot，orBear，Descendingtothemountains'lowerline，Somebristlyyounglingtakeawayandtear，Whowithloudsquealandgruntisheardtopine)
Camedrivingatthecountthebarbarousrout；
“Uponhim！“and“uponhim！“stilltheirshout。
LXXVIII
Atoncespears，shafts，andswords，hiscorsletboreBythousands，andasmanypiercehisshield。
Thisthreatensononeside，andthatbefore，Andthosetheponderousmacebehindhimwield。
Butheesteemsthecravenroutnomore。
He，whodidneveryettoterroryield，ThanhungryWolfintwilightmakesaccountTowhatthenumberoftheflockmaymount。
LXXIX
Heheldunsheathedthatthunderingswordinhand，Whichwithsomanyfoeshasheapedtheplain，Thathewhothinkstocounttheslaughteredband，Hasundertaken，hardemprizeandvain。
Theroadranred，ensanguinedbyhisbrand，Andscarcecapaciousofthemanyslain。
Forneithertargenorhead-piecegooddefends，WherefatalDurindana'sbladedescends。
LXXX
Norsafetycottonvest，norclothssupply，Inthousandfoldsaboutthetemplesspread:
NoronlygroanandlamentationflyThroughair，butshoulder，arm，andseveredhead，DeathroamsthefieldinstrangevarietyOfhorridforms，andallinspiringdread；
Andsays，“ForhundredsofmyscythesmaystandHisDurindanainOrlando'shand。”
LXXXI
Hisceaselessstrokesscarceonetheotherwait:
Speedilyallhisfoemenareinflight。
Andwhenbeforetheycameatfuriousrate，Theyhopedtoswallowquickthesingleknight。
Noneistherewho，inthatunhappystraight，Stopsforhiscomrade，flyingfromthefight。
Hereonemanspeedsafoot，onegallopsthere；
Nonestaystoquestioniftheroadbefair。
LXXXII
HismirrorValourboreabout，andhereEachblemishofthesoulwasseenconfest:
Nonelookedtherein，exceptanagedpeer，Whosebloodwaschilled，butcourageunreprest。
ThatdeathwerebetterdeemsthiscavalierThanlifeinflight，andindisgracepossest:
ImeanNoritia'sking，wholayshislanceInrestagainstthepaladinofFrance；
LXXXIII
HebrokeitontheborderoftheshieldOftheintrepidcount，withstedfasthand，Who，bythestrokeunshaken，nothingreeled:
Andsmotetheking，inpassing，withhisbrand。
HimFortunesaved；forasOrlandowheeledTheblade，itturned，descending，inhishand。
Althoughan-edgeheguidesnotstillthesword，Stunnedfromhissaddlereelsthepaynimlord。
LXXXIV
Astoundedfromhissaddlereelstheking，NorhimOrlandoturnsabouttosee。
Hecuts，andcleaves，andslayshisfollowing；
Whoallbelievehimattheirbackstobe。
Asthroughthespaciousair，withtroubledwing，Thestarlingsfromthedaringmerlinflee；
So，ofthatbrokensquadron，scatteredround，Somefly，somedip，andsomefallflattoground。
LXXXV
HeceasednothisensanguinedbladetoswayTilllivingwightremainednotinhisview。
Orlandodoubtedtoresumehisway，Althoughthecountryallaboutheknew。
Doeshetherightorleft-handroadassay，Histhoughtsstillrovefromwhathisstepspursue，AndhetoseekthedamselisindreadThroughotherpaththanthatbywhichshefled。
LXXXVI
Throughwoodandfieldhiscourserdidhegoad，Ofteninquiringfortheroyaldame:
Besidehimself，hestrayedbesidehisroad，Andtothefootofrisingmountaincame，Whence(itwasnight-time)throughafissureglowedThedistantflickerofaquiveringflame。
Orlandototherockapproached，tospyIfthereAngelicaconcealedmightlie。
LXXXVII
Aswherelowjuniperso'ershadeherlair，Orinthestubbleoftheopenlay，WhattimethehuntersseekthefearfulhareThroughtraversedwoods，andthroughuncertainway，——Lestperadventureshebehiddenthere，Theyeverybramble，everybushassay；
Evenso，wherehopethetoilingwarriorleads，Searchinghislady-love，Orlandospeeds。
LXXXVIII
Prickinginhastetowardsthatray，thecountArrivedwhereinthewoodthelightwasshed，Forth-streamingfromacreviceinthemount，Withinwhosewombaspaciousgrottospread；
Andthere，likewallorbank，discernedinfront，Ofthornsandunderwoodabristlybed，Tohidethegrotto'sinmates，anddefendFromscatheorscorn，whichothersmightintend。
LXXXIX
Bydayithadbeenhiddenevermore；
Buttheclearflamebetrayedthehauntbynight。
Itsuseheguessed；butwouldtheplaceexplore，Andbettercertifyhimselfbysight。
WhenhewithouthadtiedhisBrigliador，Insilencetothegrottostoletheknight；
Threadingtheshrubs；norcallingforaguide，Enteredthepassageinthemountain'sside。
XC
ByalongflightofstepswasthedescentIntothecave；where，intherockytomb，Buriedwerelivingfolk。Ofwideextent，Thegrotwaschiselledintovaultedroom；
Norwas，althoughitsentrancelittlelent，Alldaylightwantingtodispersethegloom:
Formuchwasfurnishedbyawindowdight，Withinanaturalfissureontheright。
XCI
Inthemidcave，besideafirewasseenAgentlemaidofpleasinglookandguise；
WhoseemedtoRolandlittlepastfifteen，Asfarasatfirstsighthemightsurmise。
WiththatsofairshemadetheruggedsceneSeeminthewarrior'ssightaparadise。
Althoughthiswhilehereyeswithtearso'erflow，Cleartokensofaheartoppressedwithwoe。
XCII
Anageddamewaswithher，andthepairWrangled，asoftentimesiswomen'sway；
ButwhentheCountywasdescendingthere，Concludedthedisputeandwordyfray。
Orlandohastenstosalutethemfair(Asstillisduetowomankind)andtheyTowelcomehimriselightlyformtheirseat，Andwithbenignreturnthewarriorgreet。
XCIII
'Tistrue，thatwhenthatsuddenvoicetheyhear，Somedealconfusedinlooktheyseemtobe，AtthesametimebeholdingthusappearSofierceawight，andharnessedcap-a-pee。
“Whatwight“(demandsAnglantes'cavalier)
Sobarbarousis，andvoidofcourtesy，Thathekeepsburied，inthisruderepair，Afacesogentleandsopassingfair?“
XCIV
Withpainthevirgintothecountreplies，Asheinquiresofherunhappydoom，Insweetandbrokenaccents，whichbysighsImpelled，throughrowsofpearlandcoralcome:
Andbetweenroseandlily，fromhereyesTearsfallsofast，sheneedsmustswallowsome。
Inothercanto，sir，bepleasedtoattendTherest，forhere'tistimemystrainshouldend。
CANTO13
ARGUMENT
TheCountOrlandoofthedamselblandWholovesZerbino，hearsthepiteouswoes。
NextputstodeaththefelonswithhishandWhopentherthere。DukeAymon'sdaughtergoes，SeekingRogero，wheresolargeabandTheoldAtlantes'magicwallsenclose。
Herheimpounds，deceivedbyfictionsnew。
Agramantrankshisarmyforreview。
I
Thoseancientcavaliersrighthappywere，Borninanage，when，inthegloomywood，Invalley，andincave，whereinthebear，Serpent，orlion，hidtheirsavagebrood，Theycouldfindthat，whichnowinpalacerareIshardlyfoundbyjudgesprovedandgood；
Women，towit，whointheirfreshestdaysOfbeautyworthilydeservethepraise。
II
AboveItoldyouhowagentlemaidOrlandohaddiscoveredunderground，Andasked，bywhomshethitherwasconveyed?
Pursuingnowmytale，Itell，howdrownedIngrief(herspeechbymanyasobdelayed)，Thedamselfair，insweetandsoftestsound，Summingthemwithwhatbrevityshemight，HerillsrecountedtoAnglantes'knight。
III
“ThoughIamsure，“shesaid，“Ocavalier，TosufferpunishmentforwhatIsay；
BecauseIknow，tohimwhopensmehere，Thiswomanquicklywillthefactdisplay；
Iwouldnotbutthoushouldstthestoryhear——
Andletmywretchedlifetheforfeitpay！
Forwhatcanwaitmebetterthanthathe，Mygaoler，shouldonedaymydeathdecree?
IV
“Lo！IamIsabel，whooncewasstyledThedaughterofGallicia'shaplessking:
Isaidarightwhowas；butnowthechild(Nolongerhis)ofcareandsuffering:
ThefaultofLove，bywhomIwasbeguiled；
ForagainsthimalonethischargeIbring。
Whosweetly，atthefirst，ourwishapplauds，Andweavesinsecretbutdeceitandfrauds。
V
“WhilomIlived，contentinFortune'ssmile，Rich，blameless，fair，andyoung；tosadreverseCondemned，Inowamwretched，poor，andvile，Andinworsecase，ifanyyetbeworse。
Butitisfitting，ItotheethiswhileFromtheirfirstrootmytroublesshouldrehearse。
Anditwillsootheme，thoughoftheeIborrowNohelp，thatthoucompassionatemysorrow。
VI
“MyfatherinhiscityofBayonne，(To-daywillbetwelvemonths)atourneydight；
Hence，ledbyspreadingrumourtoourtown，Tojoust，fromdifferentlandscamemanyaknight；
Midthese(wasithismanifestrenown，Orwasitlovewhichsodeceivedmysight)
PraiseinmyeyesaloneZerbinowon，WhowasthemightykingofScotland'sson。
VII
“WhenhimIafterinthefieldespied，Performingwondrousfeatsofchivalry，IwassurprisedbyLove，ereIdescriedThatfreedominmyLove，sorashaguide，Ilaythisunctiontomyphantasy，Thatnounseemlyplacemyheartpossest，Fixedontheworthiestintheworldandbest。
VIII
“Inbeautyandinvalour'sboastaboveThoseotherlordstheScottishprincestoodhigh。
Heshowedme，and，Ithink，beboremelove，AndleftnolessanardentflamethanI。
Norlackedthereonewhodidbetweenusmove，Tospeakourcommonwishesfrequently，Socouldwestillinheartandmindunite，Althoughdisjoinedfromoneanother'ssight。
IX
“Hence，whenconcludedwasthefestalshow，AndtohishomeZerbinowasreturned，Ifthouknow'stwhatislove，thouwellmay'stknowHownightanddayIforthewarrioryearned；
Andwasassured，nolessonhimdidpreyTheflame，thatinhisconstantbosomburned。
He，saveawaytohavemewithhim，noughtForsolaceofhisrestlesspassionsought。
X
“Fordifferentfaithforbadehim(onmysideIwasasaracen，aChristianhe)
Toaskmeofmyfatherasabride，Bystealthhepurposedtoelopewithme。
Amidgreenfields，ourwealthytownbeside，Ihadagarden，seatedbythesea，Uponthepleasantshore；fromwhencetheeyeMightoceanandthehillsaboutdescry。
XI
“AfittingplacetoeffectwhatdifferentcreedAndlawforbadeus，heesteemedthissite，Andshowedtheordertakenforthedeed，Whichwastomakeourfuturelife'sdelight；
Andhow，nearSantaMartha，forourneed，Abarkwaswitharm'dmeninambushdight，UnderSirOdoricofBiscay'scommand；
Aleaderhe，approvedbyseaandland！
XII
“Unableinhispersonthistodo，ForbyhisfatherhewasforcedtowendInsuccourofthekingofFrance，inlieuThisOdoricforthepurposehewouldsend；
Chosen，ofallhisfaithfulfriendsandtrue，Ashismostfaithfulandhistruestfriend:
Andsuchhadbeen，ifbenefitscouldbindAndgoodlydeedsthefriendshipofmankind。
XIII
“Atthetimefixedtobearmethenceaway，Thischiefwouldanchoronthedestinedground——
Andthusitwasarrivedthewishedforday，ThenIofthemwasinmygardenfound。
SirOdoric，atnight，withfairarrayOfvaliantmen，bylandandsearenowned，Inthenearriverfromhisbarkdescends，Andthenceinsilencetomygardenwends。
XIV
“Tothepitchedbarkwithmehispartysped，Beforethecityknewwhatwasathand；
Someofthehouse，disarmedandnaked，fled，Andsomewereslain；whileofthehelplessband，Withme，anotherpartwascaptiveled。
SowasIseveredfrommynativeland，HopinginbriefZerbinotopossess，Icannottelltheewithwhathappiness。
XV
“ScarcelywasMongiabyourgalleydoubled，Ereasqualltookusonthelarboardside，Whichroundabouttheclearhorizontroubled，Andstirredandtostheaven-highthefoamingtide。
Smotewithanorth-westwind，next，oceanbubbled，Whichonherotherbeamthevesselplied:
Thisevermoreincreases，withsuchforce，Starboardorlarboard，bootsnotwhichourcourse。
XVI
“Itsteadsnottostrikesail，norlashthemast，Loweredonthegang-board，norourcastlesfell；
Thebark，inourdespite，ishurriedfastTowardsthepointedrocksaboutRochelle:
SaveHe，above，assistusatthelast，Thecruelstormwillusashoreimpel；
DriventhitherbyillwindwithmightierspeedThaneverbow-stringgavetowhistlingreed。
XVII
“OurperilwelldoestheBiscayannote，Andtrieswhatoftenhasanevilend；
Lowersdownthegalley'sskiff，and，whenafloat，Descendsintoit，andmakesmedescend:
Twofollow，andatroopwouldthrongtheboat，Didnotthefirstpreventthem，anddefendTheentrancewiththeirnakedfaulchions；weSevertheropeforthwith，andputtosea。
XVIII
“Drivenlandward，ontheshorewesafelylightWhointheskiffembarked；whileofourbandTherestinthesplitvesselsinkoutright；
Ourgoodssea-swallowedall。UponthestrandToEternalLove，ToGoodnessInfinite，Iofferupmythanks，withoutstretchedhand，ThatIwasdoomednot'midthewateryroarToperish，norbeholdZerbinomore。
XIX
“ThoughIhadleftonshipboardmattersrare，Andpreciousintheirnature，gemandvest，SoImighthopeZerbino'slottoshare，Iwascontenttheseashouldhavetherest。
Nodwellingonthebeachappears，northereIsanypathwayseen，byfootstepspressed；
Onlyahill，whosewoodytopisbeatByceaselesswinds，thewatersbatheitsfeet。
XX
“HerethefelltyrantLove，ayeprompttorange，Andfaithlesstohiseverypromisestill，WhowatcheseverhowhemayderangeAndmaroureveryreasonablewill，Converts，withwoefulanddisastrouschange，Mycomforttodespair，mygoodtoill:
Forhe，inwhomZerbinoputhistrust，Cooledinhisloyalfaith，andburnedwithlust。
XXI
“Whetherhehisdesirehadnursedatsea，Andhadnotdaredexhibititbefore；
Orthatitsprungfromopportunity，Suggestedbythatsolitaryshore；
Withoutmorepause，inthatlonedesert，heWouldsatehisgreedypassion；butforboreTillheofonecouldridhim，ofthetwain，Whointheboatwithushadscapedthemain。
XXII
“AmanofScotlandhe，Almoniohight，WhotoZerbinoseemedgreatfaithtobear；
Andasaperfectwarriorbytheknight，Praised，whentoOdoricgiven，histrusttoshare:
Tohim(theSpaniardsaid)itwereaslightIfIuntoRochelleafootshouldfare；
Andprayed，thathebeforewouldthitherspeed，Andforwardthencesomehackney，formyneed。
XXIII
“Almonio，whointhissuspectsnoill，Forthwith，beforeourparty，wendshiswayTothetown，hiddenbythewoodedhill，Andwhichnotmorethansixmilesdistantlay。
TotheotherfinallyhiswickedwillSirOdorictookcouragetodisplay；
Aswellbecausehecouldnotridhimthence，Asthatinhimhehadgreatconfidence。
XXIV
“Hethatremainedwithus，ofwhomIsaidBefore，CorebowasofBilbaohight，WhowithhimunderthesameroofwasbredFrominfancy，andtheungratefulwightDeemedthatthethoughtheharbouredinhishead，Hecouldimpartinsafetytotheknight，Whowouldprefer，neglectedofhistrust，Thepleasureofhisfriendtowhatwasjust。
XXV
“NotwithouthighdisdainCoreboheard(Whokindandcourteouswas)theBiscayneer，Andtermedhimtraitor；andbydeedandwordWithstoodthepurposeofhisfoulcompeer。
Thismightywrathineitherwarriorstirred；
Insignwhereoftheirnakedbrandstheyrear。
Atsightoftheirdrawnswords，inpanic，I
Turnshortlythroughthegloomywoodtofly。
XXVI
“SirOdoricinwarwelltaughtandbred，Gainedinfewblowssuchvantageinthefray，HeleftCoreboonthefieldfordead，And，followinginmysteps，pursuedmyway。
Lovelenttohim(unlessIammisled)
Pinions，thathemightovertakehisprey；
Andmanyaprayerandglozingflatterytaught，WherewithItocompliancemightbewrought。
XXVII
“Butallinvain，forIwasfixedandbent，Ratherthansatehisilldesire，todie。
Whenmenacehadbyhimbeenvainlyspent，Andeveryprayerandeveryflattery，Hewouldbyopenforcehiswillcontent；
NorbootsitaughtthatIentreatiestry；——
Ofhislord'sfaithinhimthewretchremind，AndhowmyselfItohishandsresigned。
XXVIII
“WhenIperceivedthatfruitlesswasmyprayer，AndthatIcouldnothopeforotheraid；
Forheassailedmelikeafamishedbear，WithhandsandfeetIfierceresistancemade，Ashemorebrutalwaxed，andpluckedhishair，Andwithmyteethandnailshisvisageflayed:
ThiswhileIventsuchlamentablecries，Theclamourechoestothestarryskies。
XXIX
“Weretheybychanceconducted，ormyshriek，Whichmighthavewellbeenheardaleaguearound，(Or，wasittheywerewonttheshoretoseek，Whenanyvesselsplitorranaground)
Isawacrowdappearuponthepeak，Which，totheseadescending，towardsuswound。
ThemtheBiscayansay，andatthesightAbandonedhisdesign，andturnedtoflight。
XXX
“Thisrabble，sir，againstthattreacherousmanComestomyaid；butinsuchguise，thatI
Thehomelysaw，offallingfromthepanIntothefirebeneath，butverify。
'TistruesolostIwasnot，northatclanAccursedwithmindsofsuchiniquity，Thattheytoviolatemypersonsought；
Thoughnothinggoodorvirtuousonthemwrought:
XXXI
“Butthattheyknew，formepreservedamaid，AsyetIam，theyhigherpricemightcrave。
Eightmonthsarepast，thenintharrived，since，stayedBythem，aliveIlanguishinthisgrave。
AllhopeislostofmyZerbino'said:
ForfromtheirspeechIgather，asaslave，Iambarteredtoamerchantforhisgold；
BywhomItothesultanshallbesold。”
XXXII
Thegentledamselsohertalepursues，WhilesobsandsighsoftinterposingbreakHersoftangelicvoice，whichmightinfuseCompassionintoasp，orvenomedsnake。
Whattimeshesoherpiteousgriefrenews，Orhaplydoesherbitteranguishslake，Sometwentymenthegloomycavernfill；
Thisarmedwithhunting-spear，andthatwithbill。
XXXIII
Withsquintinglookanddark，andbutoneeye，Theleaderofthetroop，ofbrutishcheerWashe，theforemostofthecompany；
Byablowblinded，whichfromnosetoearHadclefthisjaw:whenhedidsodescrySeatedbesidethemaid，thatcavalier，Heturnedaboutandsaid:“Lo！inthenetAnotherbirdforwhomitwasnotset！“
XXXIV
ThentotheCountycried:“IneverknewAmanmoreopportunemywantstostead；
IknownotwhetheranyonetoyouPerchancemayhaveannouncedmypressingneedOfsuchfairarms，——oryouconjecturedtrue，——
Aswellasofthatgoodlysableweed。
YouverilyarrivedinseasonareMyneeds(pursuedthelosel)torepair。”
XXXV
Withbittersmile，upstartingonhisfeet，Orlandototheruffianmadereply:
“Thouatapriceatwhichnochapmantreat，Unmarkedinmerchant'sbooks，thesearmsshaltbuy。”
Withthathesnatchedabrand，which，fullofheatAndsmoke，wassmoulderinginthechimneynigh，Threwit，andsmotebychancetheknavehalfblind，Wherewiththenosethemeetingbrowsconfined。
XXXVI
Thebranddischargedbyhim，hiteitherbrow，Butmostseverelyontheleftdidsmite；
Forthatillfeatureperishedbytheblow，Whichwasthethief'ssoleministeroflight。
Noristhestrokecontenttoblindthefoe；
Unsated，saveitregisterhisspriteAmongthosedamnedsouls，whomCharonkeeps，Withtheircompanions，plungedinboilingdeeps。
XXXVII
Aspacioustableinmidcavernstood，Twopalmsinthickness，initsfiguresquare；
Proptononehuge，illfashionedfoodandrude，Whichheldthethiefandallwhoharbouredthere。
EvenwithsuchfreedomashisdartofwoodWemarkthenimbleSpaniardlaunchthroughair，TheheavytableRolandseizedandthrew，Where，crowdedclosetogether，stoodthecrew。
XXXVIII
Onehadhisbellycrushed，andonehisbreast；
Anotherheadorarm，orlegandthigh。
Whencesomewereslainoutright，andmaimedtherest，Whilehewhowasleastinjuredsoughttofly。
'Tissosometimes，withheavystoneoppressed，Aknotofslimysnakesisseentolie，Withbatteredheadsandloinswhere，winterdone，Theylicktheirscales，rejoicinginthesun。
XXXIX
Icouldnotsaywhatmischiefstheseoffend；
Onedies，andonedepartswithoutitstail；
Anothercrippledcannotmovean-end，Andwrigglingwreathesitslengthwithoutavail:
Whilethis，whommorepropitioussaintsbefriend，Safethroughthegrassdragsoffitsslimytrail。
Direwasthestroke；yetshouldnowonderbreed，SincegoodOrlando'sarmachievedthedeed。
XL
Thosewhomtheboardhadlittlemaimedornought，(Turpinsaystherewereseven)incravenwise，Theirsafetyintheirfeet，yetvainly，sought；
Fortothecavern'sdoorOrlandohies。
Andhavingthemwithoutresistancecaught，Fastwitharopetheirhandsbehindthemties；
Arope，whichinthecavernontheground，Convenientforhispurposehehadfound。
XLI
Heafterdragsthemboundwithoutthecave，Whereanoldservice-treeitsshadowthrows。
Orlandolopsthebrancheswithhisglaive，Andhangsthethieves，abanquetforthecrows:
Norchainandcrookforsuchadeeddidcrave:
Forreadyhooksthetreeitselfbestows，Topurgetheworld；wherebythechinup-hung，These，onthebranches，boldOrlandostrung。
XLII
Theancientwoman，theassassin'sfriend，Escapeswhensheperceivesthatallaredead，And，threadingthatgreenlabyrinthwithoutend，Laments，andplucksthehairfromoffherhead，Byfearimpelled，throughpathswhichsoreoffendHerfeet，tillshe，besideariver'sbed，Encounterswithawarrior:buttosayWhowasthestrangerchampionIdelay；
XLIII
Andturntoher，whotothecountapplied，Prayinghewouldnotleavehertherealone，Andvowedtofollowwhitherhewouldguide。
Orlandoherconsolesincourteoustone:
Andthence，when，withawreathofrosestiedAboutherbrows，androbedinpurplegown，OnwontedjourneywhiteAurorastarts，ThepaladinwithIsabeldeparts。
XLIV
WithoutencounteringaughtthatmightappearWorthyofnote，theywendedmanyaday；
Andfinallythetwainacavalier，Asprisonerled，encounteredbytheway。
Whoshallbetold；but，taletoyouasdearNowcallsmefromthebeatenpathaway；——
OfAymon'sdaughter，——whomIleftabove，Languidandlostinallthepainsoflove。
XLV
Thebeauteousladywhodesiresinvain，Rogeroshouldnothisreturndelay，LiesinMarseilles，fromwhencethepaynimtrainSheharasses，nigheachreturningday；
(Whattimetheyrobbingaye，byhillandplain，ScowerfruitfulLanguedocandProvencegay)
AndthetruedutyexecutesarightOfasageleaderandavaliantknight。
XLVI
Thetimelongpast，she，lyinginthatplace，HadhopedthatherRogerowouldappear，She，notbeholdinghiminallthatspace，Ofmanyevilchanceslivedinfear。
Oneday，midothersthatherwoefulcaseTheladyweptalone，toherdrewnearThedame，whowiththathealingringmadesoundThebosomranklingwithAlcina'swound。
XLVII
Whenhershesaw，withoutherlovereturned，(Suchtimeelapsed，hermissionincomplete)，Soretrembling，faint，andpale，herheartsoyearned，Shescarcehadstrengthtostanduponherfeet。
Buttheenchantresskind，whenshediscernedHerfear，advancedwithsmilesthemaidtomeet；
AndtoconsolehersuchgladvisageworeAsmessengerwhojoyfultidingsbore。
XLVIII
“FearnotforthyRogero:heiswellAndsafe(shecried)，andeverworshipsthee，Aswonted；butthyfoe，thatwizardfell，Himyetagaindeprivesofliberty。
Anditbehovestheenowtoclimbthesell，Would'stthouposseshim，andtofollowme；
Forifthouwendestwithme，IwillleadWhither，bytheeRogeroshallbefreed。”
XLIX
Andnextpursued，relatingtoherallThefraudsandmagicofAtlanteshoar，Thatwearingherfairface，whoseemedthethrallOfanillgiant，himhadthroughthedoorOfgold，enticedintotheenchantedhall，Andafterdisappeared，theyouthbefore；
AndtoldhowdamesandcavaliershecheatsWhothithermakeresort，withlikedeceits。
L
Seeingthesage，allthinktheyseeasquire，Companion，lady-love，orabsentfriend；
Whateveriseachseveralwight'sdesire:
Sincetoourscopeourwishesnevertend。
Hencesearchingeverywhere，themselvestheytireWithlaboursore，andfrustrateoftheirend；
Andcannot，(soDesireandHopedeceive)，Withoutthemissinggood，thatpalaceleave。
LI
“Assoonasthou(pursuedthedame)artnearTheplacewherehehasbuiltthemagicseat，ResemblingthyRogeroinhischeerAndeverylook，Atlantestheeshallmeet，AndmakehimselfbyhisillartappearAssufferingfromsomestrongerarmdefeat；
Thatthoumay'staidhimintheperilfeigned，Andthusamongthoseothersbedetained。
LII
“Totheendthoumay'stescapehisambush，whereSomanyandsomany，thusbetrayed，Havefallen；thoughheRogeroseem，bewareTolendhimfaith，whowilldemandthineaid:
Nor，whenthesagepresentshimself，forbearTotakehisworthlesslifewithliftedblade。
NorthinktoslayRogerowiththeblow，Buthimwhoworkstheestillsuchcruelwoe。
LIII
“Hardwillitseemtoslay，fullwellIknow，Thewight，inwhomRogeroyoudescry:
But，fortruthisnotinthelyingshow，Trustnottosightwheremagicblearstheeye。
Fix，erewithmeyoutotheforestgo，Tochangenotwhenthetraitorousfoeisnigh:
FornevershallwithyouRogerowive，Ifweaklyyouthewizardleavealive。”
LIV
ThevalorousmaidwiththeintenttoslayThefalseenchanter，onherplandecides，Snatchesherarms，andfollowsonherwayMelissasage，inwhomshesoconfides，Andthus，byfruitfulfieldorforestgray，Herbyforcedjourneysthatenchantressguides；
AndstudiestobeguiletheirwearycourseEver，asbestshemay，withsweetdiscourse:
LV
AndasthefairesttopicofallthoseWhichmightbegratefultothedamsel'sear，HerfutureoffspringandRogero'schose(Araceofdemigods)inprinceandpeer。
ForasMelissaallthesecretsknowsOftheeternalgodswhoruleoursphere，ThegoodenchantresscandiscoverallWhichshouldinmanyageshencebefall。
LVI
“Oh！mybestguide。”exclaimedthedamselboldTotheweird-womanthattoaidhercame，“AsthouhastmanyyearsbeforeforetoldMenwhoshallglorifymyraceandname，SonowIpraythee，lady，tounfoldThepraiseandvirtuesofsomenobledame，Iffrommylineageanysuchshallrise。”
TowhomMelissacourteouslyreplies:
LVII
“ChastedamesoftheedescendedIsurvey，Mothersofthosewhowearimperialcrown，Andmightykings；thecolumnandthestayOfgloriousrealmsandhousesofrenown。
Andasthysonswillshineinarms，sotheyWillnolessfamedeserveinfemalegown，Withpietyandsovereignprudencegraced，Andnoblehearts，incomparablychaste。
LVIII
“Andifatlength，IshouldrelatetotheeThepraiseofallwhofromthyrootascend，Toolongmytalewouldhold，nordoIseeWhomIcouldpass，wherealltofamepretend。
ButfromathousandIsometwoorthreeWillchoose，becausemytalemayhaveanend。
Whywasnotinthecavethywishmadeknown，WhereItheirshadowsmightaswellhaveshown?
LIX
“Tohearofoneofthyfamedraceprepare，Whomliberalstudiesandgoodworksengage；
Ofwhom，Iknownotwell，ifshemorefairMaybeentitled，ormorechasteandsage；
Thenoble-mindedIsabel，who，whereItstandsonMincius'bank，inotherageShallgildthetown，ofOcnus'motherhight，Withherowngloriousraysbydayandnight；
LX
“Where，withherworthiestconsortshewillstrain，Inhonouredandinsplendidrivalry，Whichbestshallprizethevirtues'goodlytrain，Andwidestopethegatestocourtesy。
IfhebyTaro，andinNaples'reign，('Tissaid)，fromGaulsdeliveredItaly，'Twillbereplied。Penelopethechaste，Assuch，wasnotbeneathUlyssesplaced。
LXI
“GreatthingsandmanythusIsuminfewOfthisbravedame，andothersleavebehind:
WhichwhenIfromthevulgarherdwithdrew，SageMerlinfromthehollowstonedivined。
ForIshouldleaveoldTyphisoutofview，IfonsuchseaIlaunchedbeforethewind:
Andwiththisfinishmypropheticstrain，——Allblessingsonherheadtheskieswillrain。
LXII
“WithhershallbehersisterBeatrice，Whosefortuneswellshallwithhernameaccord；
Who，whileshelives，notonlyshallnotmissWhatgoodtheheavenstothosebelowafford，Butmake，withher，partakerofherbliss，Firstamongwealthydukes，hercherishedlord；
Whoshall，whenshefromhencereceiveshercall，Intothelowestdepthofmiseryfall。
LXIII
“Viscontis'serpentswillbeheldindread，AndMoroandSforza，whilethisdameshallbe，FromHyperboreansnowstobillowsred；
FromIndtohills，whichtoadoubleseaAffordapassage；and，theladydead，TothesoremischiefofallItaly，WillwiththeInsubriintoslaveryfall；
Andmenshallsovereignwisdomfortunecall。
LXIV
“Otherthesameillustriousnamewillbear，Andwhowillflourishmanyyearsbefore。
Pannonia'sgarlandoneoftheseshallwear。
AnothermatronontheAusonianshore，Whensheshallbereleasedfromearthlycare，Menwillamongtheblessedsaintsadore；
Withincensewillapproachthedamedivine，Andhangwithvotiveimageshershrine。
LXV
“TheothersIshallpassinsilenceby，For'tweretoomuch(assaidbefore)tosoundTheirfame:thougheachmightwelldeserve，thathighHeroictrumpshouldinherpraisebewound。
HencetheBiancasandLucretiasI
AndConstancesandmorereserve；whofound，Orelserepair，uponItalianland，Illustrioushouseswithsupportinghand。
LXVI
“Thyrace，whichshallallelseinthisexcel，Intherarefortuneofitswomenthrives；
Norofitsdaughters'honourmoreItellThanoftheloftyvirtueofitswives:
Andthatthoumay'sttakenoteofthisaswell，WhichMerlinsaidofthydescendents'lives，(HaplythatIthestorymightnarrate)
ThisInolittlecovettorelate。
LXVII
“OfgoodRichardafirstshallbemystrain，Mirrorofchastityandfortitude，Who，young，remainsawidow，indisdainOffortune:(thatwhichoftawaitsthegood)
Exiles，andcheatedoftheirfather'sreign，SheshallbeholdthechildrenofherbloodWanderingintotheclutchesoftheirfoe；
Yetfindatlastaquittanceforherwoe。
LXVIII
“NorsprungfromtheancientrootofAragon，Iofthegorgeousqueenwillsilentbe；
Thanwhommoreprudentormorechasteisnone，RenownedinGreekorLatinhistory；
Norwhosofortunateacoursewillrun，Afterthat，bydivineelection，sheShallwiththegoodlyraceofprincesswell，Alphonso，Hyppolite，andIsabel。
LXIX
“TheprudentEleanouristhis:asprayWhichwillbegraftedonthyhappytree。
WhatofthefruitfulstepchildshallIsay，WhoinsuccessionnexttoherIsee，LucretiaBorgia?who，fromdaytoday，Shallwaxinbeauty，virtue，chastity，Andfortune，thatlikeyouthfulplantwillshoot，Whichintoyieldingsoilhasstruckitsroot。
LXX
“Astinbysilver，brassbygold，asCorn-
Poppybesidethedeeply-crimsoningrose，Willowbylaurelevergreen，asshornOflight，stainedglassbygemthatrichlyglows，——SobythisdameIhonouryetunborn，Eachhithertodistinguishedmatronshows；
Forbeautyandforprudenceclaimingplace，Andallpraise-worthyexcellenceandgrace。
LXXI
“Andaboveeveryothernoblepraise，Whichshalldistinguishedheraliveordead，Isthatbyhershallbe，throughkinglyways，HerHerculesandotherchildrenled；
Whothustheseedsofworthinearlydays，Tobloomincouncilandincamp，willshed。
Forlongwine'ssavourlingersinthewoodOfthenewvessel，whetherbadorgood。
LXXII
“Northestep-daughterofthisnobledame，WillI，Renata，hightofFrance，forget，OfLouisborn，twelfthmonarchofhisname，AndBretagne'spride；allvirtueseveryetBestowedonwoman，sincetheruddyflameHaswarmed，orwaterhadthepowertowet，Oroverheadthecirclingheavenshaverolled，UnitedinRenataIbehold。
LXXIII
“'TwerelongtotellofAldadeSansogna，OrofCelano'scountessinthisstring，OrBlancheMaria，stiledofCatalonia；
Orher，thedaughterofSicilia'sking，OrofthebeauteousLippadeBologna，Ormore，withwhoserenowntheworldshallring，Tospeakwhoseseparatepraisewithfittinglore，Weretoattemptaseawithoutashore。”
LXXIV
WhenofthelargerportionofherseedThekingenchantressatfulleasehadtold，Andoftandoftrehearsed，amidtherede，WhatartsRogerotothewizard'sholdHaddrawn，MelissahaltednearthemeadWherestoodthemansionofAtlantesold，Norwouldapproachthemagicdomemorenigh，Lestherthefalsemagicianshouldespy。
LXXV
Andyetagainadvisedthemartialmaid，(Counselshehadathousandtimesbestowed)
Thenleft，NorBradamantthroughgreenwoodshadeMorethantwomilesinnarrowpathhadrode，Before，bytwofiercegiantsoverlaid，Shesawaknight，wholikeRogeroshowed，Socloselypressed，andlabouringsoreforbreath，Thatheappearedwellnighreducedtodeath。
LXXVI
Whenshebeheldhiminsuchperilousstrait，WhoofRogeroallthetokenswore，Shequicklylostthefaithshenourishedlate，Quicklyhereveryfairdesignforbore。
SheweensMelissabearsRogerohate，Forsomenewinjuryunheardbefore:
Andwithunheardofhateandwrong，herfoeWouldbyherhanddestroywholoveshimso。
LXXVII
Shecried，“AndisnotthisRogero，whoAyepresenttomyheart，isnowtosight?
If'tisnothimwhomIagnizeandview。
Whome'ershallIagnizeorviewaright?
WhyshouldIother'sjudgmentdeemmoretrueThanthebeliefthat'swarrantedbysight?
Evenwithouteyes，andbymyheartalone，Ifhewerenearordistant，wouldbeshown。”
LXXVIII
Whilesothedamselthinks，avoiceshehears，Which，likeRogero's，seemsforaidtocry；
Atthesametime，theworstedknightappearsToslackthebridleandtherowelsply:
WhileatfullspeedthegoadedcourserclearsHisground，pursuedbyeitherenemy。
Norpausedthedame，infollowingthemwhosoughtHislife，tilltotheenchantedpalacebrought。
LXXIX
Ofwhichnosoonerhasshepastthedoor，Thansheischeatedbythecommonshow。
EachcrookedwayorstraightherfeetexploreWithinitandwithout，above，below；
Norrestsshenightorday，sostrongtheloreOftheenchanter，whohasorderedso，She(thoughtheystillencounterandconfer)
KnowsnotRogero，norRogeroher。
LXXX
ButleaveweBradamant，norgrieve，OyeWhohear，thatsheisprisonedbythespell，SinceherinfittingtimeIshallsetfree，AndgoodRogero，fromthedomeaswell，Astasteisquickenedbyvariety，Soitappearsthat，inthethingsItell，Thewiderhereandtheremystoryranges，Itwillbefoundlesstediousforitschanges。
LXXXI
MeseemsthatIhavemanythreadstoclearInthegreatwebIlabourevermore；
AndthereforebeyenotdispleasedtohearHow，alldislodged，thesquadronsoftheMoor，Threateningthegoldenlinesloud，appearInarms，theroyalAgramantbefore:
Whobidsforareviewhisarmypost，Willingtoknowthenumbersofhishost。
LXXXII
Forbesideshorseandfoot，inthecampaignSorethinned，whosenumbersweretobesupplied，Hadmanycaptains，andthosegood，ofSpain，OfLibya，andofAethiopia，died；
Andthusthenations，andthevarioustrain，Wanderedwithoutaruleroraguide。
Togivetoeachitsheadandorderdue，Theamplecampismusteredinreview。
LXXXIII
Tofillthesquadronsravagedbythesword，Inthosefiercebattlesandthoseconflictsdread，ThistohisSpain，tohisAfricathatlord，Senttorecruit，wherewelltheirfilestheyfed；
AndnextdistributedthepaynimhordeUndertheirpropercaptains，rangedandled。
I，withyourleave，tillotherstrain，delayTheorderofthemustertodisplay。
CANTO14
ARGUMENT
TwosquadronslackofthosewhichmusterunderKingAgramant，bysingleRolandslain；
HencefuriousMandricardo，fullofwonderAndenvy，seeksthecountbyhillandplain:
NextjoyshimselfwithDoralice；suchplunder，Aidedbyheaven，hisvaliantarmsobtain。
Rinaldocomes，withtheangel-guidebefore，ToParis，nowassaultedbytheMoor。
I
Inmanyafierceassaultandconflictdread，'TwixtSpainandAfricandtheirGallicfoe，Countlesshadbeentheslain，whosebodiesfedTheraveningeagle，wolf，andgreedycrow；
ButthoughtheFrankshadworseinwarfaresped，Forcedallthechampaignecountrytoforego，ThishadthepaynimspurchasedatthecostOfmoregoodprincesandboldbaronslost。
II
Sobloodywasthepriceofvictory，Smallgroundwasleftthemtriumphstoprepare；
Andif，unconqueredDukeAlphonso，weMaymodernthingswithancientdeedscompare，Thebattle，whoseillustriouspalmmaybeWellworthilyassignedtoyoutowear，AtwhoseremembrancesadRavennatrembles，Andayeshallweepherloss，thisfieldresembles。
III
WhentheCalesiansandthePicardsyielding，AndtroopsofNormandyandAquitaine，You，withyourvaliantarmstheirsquadronsshielding，StormedthealmostvictoriousflagsofSpain；
Andthoseboldyouthstheirtrenchantweaponswielding，Throughpartedsquadrons，followedinyourtrain；
Whoonthatdaydeservedyoushouldaccord，Forhonouredgifts，thegildedspurandsword。
IV
You，withsuchglorioushearts，whowerenotslowTofollow，norfaroff，thegorgeousoakSeized，andshookdownthegoldenacornsso，Andsotheredandyellowtruncheonbroke，Thatwetoyouourfestivelaurelsowe，Andthefairlily，rescuedfromitsstroke；
Anotherwreathmayroundyourtemplesbloom，InthatFabriciusyoupreservedtoRome。
V
Rome'smightycolumn，byyourvalianthandTakenandkeptentire，morepraisehasshedOnyou，thanifthepredatorybandHadroutedbyyoursinglevalourbled，OfallwhoflockedtofatRavenna'sland，Ormasterless，withoutabannerfled，OfArragon，Castile，orofNavarre；
Whenvainwaslanceorcannon'sthunderingcar。
VI
Thisdear-boughtvictorybroughtmorereliefThanjoy，byitseventtoomuchoutweighed，ThelossofthatFrenchcaptainandourchief，Whomdeadweonthefatalfieldsurveyed；
Andswallowedinonestorm，forfurthergrief，Somanygloriousprinces，who，arrayedForsafeguardoftheirown，orneighbouringlands，Hadpouredthrough，frozenAlpstheirfriendlybands。
VII
Ourpresentsafety，andlifeheldinfear，Weseeassuredusbythisvictory，Thatsavedusfromthewintrytempestdrear，WhichwouldhavewhelmedusfromJove'sangrysky。
Butillcanwerejoice，whileyetthetearIsstandinginfullmanyawidow'seye，Whoweepingandattiredinsable，vents，ThroughoutallgrievingFrance，herloudlaments。
VIII
'TismeetKingLewisshouldfindnewsuppliesOfchiefsbywhomhistroopsmaybearrayed，Whoforthelilies'honourshallchastiseThehandswhichsorapaciouslyhavepreyed；
Whobrethren，blackandwhite，inshamefulwise，Haveoutraged，sister，mother，wife，andmaid，AndcastonearthChrist'ssacramentdivine，Withtheintenttothievehissilvershrine。
IX
Hadstthounotmaderesistancetothyfoe，Better，Ravenna，haditbeenforthee，AndthoubeenwarnedbyBrescia'sfate，thansoThineshouldFaenzawarnandRimini。
OLewis，bidgoodoldTrivulziogoWiththine，andtothybandsexamplebe，Andtellwhatillssuchlicensestillhasbred，HeapingourampleItalywithdead。
X
AstheillustriousKingofFrancehasneedOfcaptainstosupplyhisleaderslost，SothetwokingswhoSpainandAfriclead，Togivenewordertothedoublehost，Resolvetheirbandsshouldmusteronthemead，Fromwinterlodgingsmovedandvariouspost；
Thattheymayfurnish，astheirwantsdemand，Aguideandgovernmenttoeveryband。
XI
Marsiliusfirst，andafterAgramant，Passingittroopbytrooptheirarmyscan。
TheCatalonians，whotheircaptainvauntInDoriphoebus，musterinthevan；
Andnext，withouttheirmonarchFulvirant，ErstkilledbygoodRinaldo，comestheclanOfboldNavarre；whoseguidelessbandtosteerTheKingofSpainappointsSirIsolier。
XII
WithBalugantesLeon'sracecomeson，TheAlgarbigovernedbyGrandoniowheel。
ThebrotherofMarsilius，Falsiron，BringsupwithhimthepowerofLessCastile。
TheyfollowMadarasso'sgonfalon，WhohaveleftMalagaandfairSeville，'TwixtfruitfulCordovaandCadiz-bay，WherethroughgreenbankstheBetiswindsitsway。
XIII
Stordilane，Tessira，andBaricond，Aftereachother，nexttheirforcesstirred；
ThisinGrenada，thatinLisboncrowned；
Majorcawasobedienttothethird。
LarbinohadLisbonruled，whosegoldenroundWasathisdeathonTessiraconferred；
Hiskinsmanhe:GalliciacameinguideOrSerpentine，whoMericoldsupplied。
XIV
TheyofToledoandofCalatrave，WhoerstwithSinnagon'sbroadbannerspread，Marched，andthemultitudewhodrinkandlaveTheirlimbsinchrystalGuadiana'sbed，Camethither，underMatalistabrave；
BeneathBianzardin，theircommonhead，Astorga，Salamanca，Placenza，WithAvila，Zamorra，andPalenza。
XV
Thehousehold-troopswhichguardMarsilius'state，AndSaragossa'smen，Ferraucommands；
Andinthisforce，well-sheathedinmailandplate，BoldMalgarineandBalinvernostands；
MorgantandMalzarise，whomcommonfateHadbothcondemnedtodwellinforeignlands，Who，whendethroned，hadtoMarsilius'court(Therehospitablyharboured)maderesort。
XVI
Follicon，KindMarsilius'bastard，hiesWithvaliantDoricont；amidthishorde，Bavartes，Analard，andArgalise，AndArchidantes，theSaguntinelord。
Here，Malagur，inreadycunningwise，AndAmmirantandLanghirantheswordUnsheath，andmarch；ofwhomIshallendite，Whenitistime，theirprowesstorecite。
XVII
WhensohadfiledthewarlikehostofSpainInfairreviewbeforeKingAgramant，AppearedKingOranwithhismartialtrain，Whomightalmostagiant'sstaturevaunt；
NexttheywhoweeptheirMartasino，slainBytheavengingswordofBradamant，KingoftheGaramantes，andlamentThatwomantriumphsintheirmonarchspent。
XVIII
Marmonda'smennextpasttheroyalMoor，WholeftArgostodeadonGasconmeads；
Andthisunguidedband，likethatbefore，Aswellasthefourthtroop，acaptainneeds。
AlthoughKingAgramanthaslittlestoreOfchiefs，hefeignsachoice，andthinks；nextspeedsBuraldo，Ormida，andArganiotried，Whereneeding，theunorderedtroopstoguide。
XIX
HegiveArganiochargeofLibicane，WhoweptthesableDudrinassodead。
BrunelloguidesthemenofTingitane，Withcloudycountenanceanddroopinghead；
Whosinceheinthewoodedmountain-chain(NighwhereAtlantesdwelt)，toherheled，FairBradamant，hadlostthevirtuousring，Hadlivedinthedispleasureofhisking；
XX
AndbutthatFerrau'sbrotherIsolier，Whofastenedtoastemhadfoundhimthere，MadetoKingAgramantthetruthappear，Hefromthegallows-treehadswunginair:
Alreadyfastenedwasthenoose，andnearThecaitiff'sfate，whenatthemany'sprayerThekingbadeloosehim；butreprieving，swore，Forhisfirstfaulttohang，offendingmore。
XXI
Thus，notwithoutacause，Brunellopined，Andshowedamournfulface，andhunghishead。
NextFarurantes；towhosecareconsigned，Maurina'svalianthorseandfootmentread。
Thenew-madekingLibaniocomesbehind，BywhomareConstatina'speopleled:
SinceAgramantthecrownandstaffofgold，OncePinador's，hadgiventohimtohold。
XXII
Hesperia'speoplecomewithSoridan，WithDorilonthemenofSettaride；
TheNasamonianstroopwithPulian，AndAgricaltesisAmmonia'sguide。
Malabuphersoruleso'erFezzan'sclan，AndFinaduroleadsthebandsuppliedBytheCanaryIslandsandMorocco:
BalastrofillstheplaceofkingTardocco。
XXIII
NextMulgaandArzilla'slegionstwo。
Thefirstbeneaththeirancientcaptainswend；
Thesecondtroopwithoutaleader，whoAregiventoCorineus，thesovereign'sfriend。
So(lateTanphirion's)Almonsilla'screw，ToanewmonarchinCaichusbend。
GoetuliaisbestowedonRhimedont，AndCoscacomesinchargeofBalinfront。
XXIV
RuledbyClarindo，Bolga'speoplego，WhofillsthevaliantMirabaldo'spost:
HimBaliverso，whomI'dhaveyouknowFortheworstribaldinthatamplehost，Succeedednext。Ithinknot，'midthatshow，ThebanneredcampafirmertroopcouldboastThanthatwhichfollowedinSobrino'scare；
NorSaracenthanhimmorewiseandware。
XXV
Gualciottodead，Bellamarina'screw，(Hisvassals)serve，thesovereignofAlgiers，KingRodomont，ofSarza；thatanewBroughtupabandoffootandcavaliers:
Whom，whenthecloudysunhisrayswithdrewBeneaththeCentaurandtheGoat，hisspearsTheretorecruit，wassenttotheAfricshoreByAgramant，returnedthreedaysbefore。
XXVI
TherewasnoSaracenofbolderstrain，OfallthechiefswhoMoorishsquadronsled；
AndParis-town(noristheterrorvain)
MoreofthepuissantwarriorstandsindreadThanofKingAgramantandallthetrain，Whichhe，ortherenownedMarsiliushead；
Andamidallthatmightymuster，moreThanothers，hatredtoourfaithhebore。
XXVII
PrusionistheAlvaracchia'sking:belowKingDardinello'sflagZumara'spowerIsranged。Iwotnot，I，ifowlorcrow，Orotherbirdill-omened，whichfromtowerOrtreecroaksfutureevil，didforeshowTooneortotheother，thatthehourWasfixedinheaven，whenonthefollowingdayEithershouldperishinthisdeadlyfray。
XXVIII
Noritia'smenandTremisene'saloneWerewantingtocompletethepaynimhost；
Butinthemartialmustersignwasnone，Nortale，nortidingofthesquadronslost；
TowonderingAgramantalikeunknown，Whatkepttheslothfulwarriorsfromtheirpost，WhenofKingTremisene'sasquirewasbroughtBeforehim，whoatlargethemischieftaught；
XXIX——
WhotaughthowManilardowaslaidlow，Alzirdo，andmanyothers，ontheplain——
“Sir，“saidthebearerofthenews，“thefoeWhoslewourtroop，wouldallthycamphaveslain，IfthineassembledhosthadbeenmoreslowThanme，who，asitwas，escapedwithpain。
Thismanslayshorseandfoot，asinthecote，Thewolfmakeseasywasteofsheepandgoat。”
XXX
WheretheboldAfricanstheirstandardsplant，Awarriorhadarrivedsomedaysbefore；
Norwasthereinthewest，orwholeLevant，Aknight，withheartorprowessgiftedmore。
TohimmuchgracewasdonebyAgramant，AssuccessorofAgrican，whoworeThecrownofTartary，awarriorwight；
ThesonthefamousMandricardohight。
XXXI
RenownedhewasformanyagloriousquestAtchieved，andthroughtheworldhisfamewasblown。
ButhimhadglorifiedabovetherestWorthintheSyrianfairy'scastleshown:
Wheremail，whichcasedtheTrojanHector'sbreastAthousandyearsbefore，hemadehisown。
Andfinishedthatadventure，strangeandfell；
Astorywhichbreedsterrorbuttotell。
XXXII
WhenthesquiretoldhisnewsamidthatshowOftroops，waspresentAgrican'sboldson，Whoraisedhisdaringface，resolvedtogoAndfindthewarriorwhothedeedhaddone；
Butthedesignhehatched，foreboretoshow；
Asmakingsmallaccountofanyone，Orfearinglest，shouldherevealhisthought，Thequestbyotherchampionmightbesought。
XXXIII
HeofthesquiredemandedwhatthevestAndbearings，whichthevaliantstrangerwore；
Whoansweredthathewentwithoutacrest，Andsableshieldandsablesurcoatbore——
And，sir，'twastrue；forsowasRolanddrest；
Theolddevicerenouncedhehadbefore:
Forashemournedwithin，sohewithout，Thesymbolsofhisgriefwouldbearabout。
XXXIV
MarsiliushadtoMandricardosped，Asgift，acourserofachestnutstain，Whoselegsandmaneweresable；hewasbredBetweenaFrieslandmareandnagofSpain。
KingMandricardo，armedfromfoottohead，Leaptonthesteedandgallopedo'ertheplain，AndsworeuponthecamptoturnhisbackTillheshouldfindthechampioncladinblack。
XXXV
ThekingencountersmanyofthecrewWhomgoodOrlando'sarmhadputtoflight；
Andsomeason，andsomeabrotherrue，Whointherouthadperishedintheirsight；
Andinthecoward'scheekofpallidhueIsyetpourtrayedthesadandcravensprite:——
Yet，throughthefearendured，theyfarandnigh，Pallid，andsilent，andinsensatefly。
XXXVI
Norhelongwashadrode，erehedescriedApassing-cruelspectacleandsore；
Butwhichthewonderousfeatswelltestified，ThatwererecountedAgramantbefore。
Nowonthishand，nowthat，thedeadheeyed，Measuredtheirwounds，andturnedtheirbodieso'er；
MovedbystrangeenvyoftheknightwhosehandHadstrownthechampaignwiththeslaughteredband。
XXXVII
Aswolformastiff-dog，whocomesthelastWheretheremainsofslaughteredbullocklie，Andfindsbuthornandbones，whererichrepastHadfedtheraveninghoundandvulturenight，Glaresvainlyonthescull，unsmacked；sopassedThebarbarousTartarkingthosebodiesby；
Andgrudged，lamenting，likethehungrybeast，Tohavecometoolateforsuchasumptuousfeast。
XXXVIII
Thatday，andhalfthenext，insearchhestrayedOfhimwhoworethesablevestandshield。
Whenlo！hesawamead，o'ertoptwithshade，Whereadeepriverwoundaboutthefield，Withnarrowspacebetweentheturnsitmade，Where'erfromsidetosidethewaterwheeled。
EvensuchaspotasthiswithcirclingwavesBelowOtricolitheTyberlaves。
XXXIX
Wherethisdeepstreamwasfordable，hescannedAcrowdofcavaliersthatarmourbore:
Andthesethepaynimquestionedwhohadmanned，Withsuchatroop，andtowhatend，theshore?
Tohimrepliedthecaptainoftheband，Movedbyhislordlyair，andarmshewore，Glitteringwithgoldandjewels，——costlygear，Whichshowedhimanillustriouscavalier。
XL
“Incharge“(hesaid)“weofthedaughtergoOfhimourking，whofillsGranada'sthrone，EspousedbyRodomontofSarza，thoughTofamethetidingsareasyetunknown。
Andwe，departingwhenthesunislow，Andthecicalahushed，whichnowaloneIsheard，shallbringherwhereherfatherkeepsI'theSpanishcamp；meanwhiletheladysleeps。”
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