第5章

XLVIII

“IperilbutthesinglelifeofoneAgainstsafetyofthecountlessrest。”——

“Gotheninpeace，“(theothersaid)。“myson，Andtothysuccour，formamongtheblest，MayGoddispatchtheArchangelMichaeldown。”——

Andhim，withthat，thesimplehermitblest。

AstolphopricksalongNile\'srosystrand，Moreinhishornconfidingthanhisbrand。

XLIX

Betweenthemightyriverandthefen，Apathuponthesandyshoredothlie，Barredbythegiant\'ssolitarydenCutofffromconversewithhumanity。

AboutitheadsandnakedlimbsofmenWerefixed，thevictimsofhiscruelty。

Windoworbattlementswasnot，whencestrungMightnotbeseensomewretchedprisonerhung。

L

Asinhill-farmorcastle，fencedwithmoat，Thehunter，mindfulwhathisdangerswere，AyefastensonhisdoortheshaggycoatAndhorridpawsandmonstrousheadofbear；

Soshowedthegiantthoseofgreatestnote，Who，thitherbrought，hadperishedinhissnare。

Thebonesofcountlessotherswidewerespread，Andeveryditchwithhumanbloodwasred。

LI

Caligorantwasstandingatthegate(Forsowasthedespiteousmonsterhight)；

Whodeckedhishousewithcorpses，asforstateSometheirswithclothofgoldandscarletdight。

Hescarcecontainedhimselfforjoy，sogreatHispleasure，whenthedukeappearedinsight；

For\'twastwomonthscomplete，athirdwasnear，Sincebythatroadhadpastacavalier。

LII

Towardsthemarish，wheregreenrushesgrow，Hehastes，intendingfromthatcovertblindTodoubleonhisunsuspectingfoe，Andissueonthecavalierbehind:

Forhimtodriveintothenet，belowThesand，thegrieslygianthaddesigned；

Asotherstrapthehadbeenwonttosee，Broughtthitherbytheirevildestiny。

LIII

Whenhimthewarypaladinespied，Hestopthiscourser，notwithoutgreatheed，Lestheintothecovertsnaremighttide，Forewarnedofthisbythegoodhermit\'srede。

Heretohishornforsuccourheapplied，Norfaileditswontedvirtueinthisneed:

Itsmotethegiant\'sheartwithsuchaffright，Thatheturnedback，andhomewardfledoutright。

LIV

Astolphoblew，stillwatchfulofsurprise，Weeningtoseetheenginesprung:fastflewThegiant，——asifheartaswellaseyesThethiefhadlost，——norwhitherwardheknew:

Suchishisfear，hekensnotasheflies，Howisowncovertmischieftoeschew:

Herunsintothenet，whichclosinground，Hampersthewretch，anddragshimtotheground。

LV

Astolpho，whobeholdshisbulkypreyFallbodily，drivesthitheratfullspeed，Securehimself，and，bent——tomakehimpayThepriceofslaughteredthousands——quitshissteed。

Yetafter，deemsahelplesswighttoslayNovalourwere，butratherfoulmisdeed:

Forhim，arms，neck，andfeet，socloselytied，Hecouldnotshakehimself，thewarriorspied。

LVI

WithsubtlethreadofsteelhadVulcanwroughtThenetofold，andwithsuchcunningpain，He，whotobreakitsweakestmeshhadsought，Wouldhavebestowedhistimeandtoilinvain。

ItwaswiththisheMarsandVenuscaught，Who，handsandfeet，werefetteredbythechain:

NordidthejealoushusbandweavethethreadForaught，buttosurprisethatpairinbed。

LVII

Mercuryfromthesmithconveyedtheprize，WantingtotakeyoungChlorisinthesnare；

SweetChloris，whobehindAuroraflies，Atriseofsun，throughfieldsofliquidair，Andfromhergatheredgarment，throughtheskies，Scatterstheviolet，rose，andlilyfair。

Heforthisnymphhistoilssodeftlyset，Oneday，inairhetookherwiththenet。

LVIII

Thenymph(itseems)wastakenassheflew，WherethegreatAethioprivermeetsthebrine:

ThenetwastreasuredinCanopus，throughSuccessiveages，inAnubis\'shrine。

Afterthreethousandyears，CaligorantdrewThesacredrelictfromthepalacedivine:

Whencewiththenettheimpiousthiefreturned，Whorobbedthetempleandthecityburned，LIX

Hefixedithere，beneaththesandyplain，Inmode，thatallthetravellerswhomhechasedRanintoit，andtheenginewaswithpainTouched，ereitarms，andfeet，andneckembraced。

FromthisthegoodAstolphotookachain，Andwiththegyvehishandsbehindhimlaced:

Hisarmsandbreastheswaddledinsuchguise，Hecouldnotloosehimself；thenlethimrise。

LX

After，hisotherknotsunfastening，(Forhewasturnedmoregentlethanamaid)

Astolpho，asashow，thethiefwouldbring，Bycity，borough-town，andfarmconveyed；

Thenetaswell；thanwhichnoquainterthingWaseverbythefileandhammermade。

Onhim，likesumpter-naghelaidtheload，Intriumphled，behindhim，onhisroad。

LXI

Himhelmandshieldhegivesaliketobear，Astoavalet；henceproceedsthepeer，Gladdeningthefearfulpilgrimeverywhere，Whojoystothink，henceforthhiswayisclear。

SofaranenddoesboldAstolphofare，HeistoMemphis\'tombsalreadynear，——

Memphisrenownedforpyramids；insight，HemarksthepopulousCairoopposite。

LXII

Ranallthepeopleintumultuoustide，Toseehimdragtheunmeasuredwightalong。

“Howcanitbe，“(eachtohisfellowcried)

“Thatonesoweakcouldmasteronesostrong?“

ScarcecanAstolphoputthepressaside，Soclosefromeveryparttheirnumbersthrong；

WhilealladmirehimasacavalierOfmightyworth，andmakehimgoodlycheer。

LXIII

ThenCairowasnotsuch，ascommoncryPronouncesinouragethatcostlyseat；——

ThateighteenthousanddistrictsillsupplyLodgingtothosewhoinhermarketsmeet；——

Andthoughthehousesarethreestorieshigh，Numbersareforcedtosleepintheopenstreet；

AndthatthesoldanhasapalacethereOfwonderoussize，andpassingrichandfair；

LXIV

Andtherein(Christianrenegadoesall)

Keepsfifteenthousandvassals，forhisneeds，Beneathoneroofsuppliedwithbowerandstall，Themselves，andwives，andfamilies，andsteeds。

Thedukedesiredtoseetheriver\'sfall，AndhowfarNileintotheseaproceeds。

AtDamietta；wherewayfaringwight，Heheard，wasprisonermadeorslainoutright。

LXV

ForatNile\'soutletthere，besidehisbed，Asturdythiefwasshelteredinatower，Alikethenative\'sandthestranger\'sdread，WonteventoCairo\'sgatetheroadtoscower。

Himnoonecouldresist，and，itwassaid，Thatmantoslaythefelonhadnopower。

AhundredthousandwoundshehadinstrifeReceived，yetnonecouldevertakehislife。

LXVI

ToseeifhecouldbreakthethreadwhichtiedThefelon\'slife，uponhiswaytheknightSetforward，andtoDamiettahied，TofindOrrilo，sothethiefwashight；

Thencetotheriver\'soutletpast，andspiedThesturdycastleonthemargindight；

Harbouredinwhichtheenchanteddemonlay，Thefruitofahobgoblinandafay。

LXVII

HehereOrriloandtwoknightsinmailFoundatfiercestrife:thetwoillheldtheirownAgainsthim；soOrrilodidassailThewarlikepair，althoughhimselfalone；

Andhowmucheithermightinarmsavail，Famethroughtheuniversalworldhadblown。

OfOliviero\'sseedwaseitherplant；

Gryphonthewhite，andsableAquilant。

LXVIII

Thenecromancerhadthiswhile(tosayThetruth)withvantageonhisside，begunThefight，whobroughtamonstertothefray，Foundonlyinthoseparts，andwonttowonAshoreorunderwater，andtoprey，Forfood，onhumanbodies；feedingonPoormarinersandtravellingmen，whofare，Oftheimpendingdanger，unaware。

LXIX

Themonster，slaughteredbythebrethrentwo，Uponthesandbesidethehavenlies；

AndhencenowrongtheytoOrrilodo，Assailinghimtogetherinthisguise。

Himtheydismemberedoftenandnotslew:

Nowhe，——becausedismembered，——everdies；

Forhereplaceslegorhandlikewax，Whichthegoodfaulchionfromhisbodyhacks。

LXX

GryphonandAquilantbyturnsdivide，Nowtotheteeth，nowbreast，theenchantedwight。

ThefruitlessblowOrrilodoesderide，Whilethetwobaffledwarriorsrageforspite。

Lethimwhofallingsilverhasespied(Whichmercurybyalchymistsishight)

Scatter，andreuniteeachbrokenmember，Hearingmytale，whathehasseenremember。

LXXI

Ifthethief\'sheadbeseveredbythepair，Helightsandstaggerstillhefindsit；nowUptakenbythenoseorbythehair，Andfastenedtotheneck，Iknownothow。

ThissometimesGryphontakes，andwhirledthroughair，Whelmsinthestream；butbootlessisthethrow:

ForlikeafishcanfierceOrriloswim；

Andsafely，withthehead，regainsthebrim。

LXXII

Twoladies，meetlycladinfairarray，Onedamselwasinblackandoneinwhite，Andwhohadbeentheoccasionofthatfray，Stoodbytogazeuponthecruelfight:

Eitherofthesewasabenignantfay，Whosecarehadnourishedoneandtheotherknight，Oliver\'schildren；whenthebabesforlornTheyfromtheclawsoftwohugebirdshadtorn。

LXXIII

Since，fromGismondatheyhadtheseconveyed，Bornetoadistancefromtheirnativesky。

Butmoretosaywereneedless，sincedisplaidTothewholeworldhasbeentheirhistory。

Thoughtheauthorhasthefather\'snamemis-said；

Oneforanother(howIknownot，I)

Mistaking。NowthisfearfulstrifethepairOfwarriorswagedatboththeladies\'prayer。

LXXIV

Thoughitwasnooninthehappyislands，dayHadvanishedinthisclime，displacedbynight；

And，underneaththemoon\'suncertainray，Andill-discerned，wereallthingshidfromsight；

WhentothefortOrrilotookhisway。

SinceboththesablesisterandthewhiteWerepleasedthefuriousbattletodefer，Tillanewsunshouldinthehorizonstir。

LXXV

Theduke，whobytheirensigns，andyetmoreHadbythesightofmanyavigorousblow，GryphonandAquilantlongtimebeforeAgnized，togreetthebrethrenwasnotslow:

Andthey，whointhepeer，victoriouso\'erThegiant，whomheledacaptive，knowTheBARONOFTHEPARD，(sostyledatcourt)

Himtosalute，withnolessloveresort。

LXXVI

TheladiestoreposethewarriorsledToafairpalacenear，theirsumptuousseat:

Thenceissuingcourtlysquireanddamselsped，Themwithlittorchesinmid-waytomeet。

Theirgoodlysteedstheyquit，therewellbested，Putofftheirarms，andinagardensweetDiscernthereadysupperdulylaidFastby，wherearefreshingfountainplayed。

LXXVII

Heretheybidbindthegiantonthegreen，Fast-tetheredbyastrongandweightychainToatoughoak，whoseancienttrunktheyweenMaywellbeproofagainstasinglestrain；

Withthat，bytengoodserjeantsoverseen，Lesthebynightgetloose，andsothetrainAssaultandhaplyharm；whilecarelesstheyWithoutaguardandunsuspectinglay。

LXXVIII

Attheabundantandmostsumptuousboard，Withcostlyviands(itsleastpleasure)fraught，ThelongesttopicfordiscourseaffordOrrilo\'sprowess，andthemarvelwrought；

Forheadorarmdisseveredbythesword，They(whoupontherecentwonderthought)

Mightthinkadreamtoseehimre-unite，Andbutreturnmorefurioustothefight。

LXXIX

Astolphoinhisbookhadfoundexprest(Thatwhichprescribedaremedyforspell)

HowhewhoofonehairdeprivedthepestOnlycouldhiminbattlehopetoquell:

Butthispluckedoutorsheared，hefromhisbreastParforcethefelon\'sspiritwouldexpell。

Sosaysthevolume；butinstructsnotwhere，\'Midlockssothicklyset，tofindthehair。

LXXX

ThedukenolesswithhopeofconquestglowsThanifthepalmhehasalreadywon；

AshethathopeswithsmallexpenseofblowsTopluckthehair，thewizard-wightundone。

HencedoeshetotheyouthfulpairproposeTheburdenofthatenterprizeuponHimselftotake:Orrilowillheslay，Ifthetwobrethrennoughttheintentgainsay，LXXXI

Butwillinglytohimtheseyieldtheemprize，Assuredhistoilwillbebestowedinvain；

AndnowanewAuroraclimbstheskies，AndfromhiswallsOrriloontheplainDrops，——andthestrifebegins——OrrilopliesThemace，thedukethesword；he\'midarainOfstrokeswouldfromthebodyatoneblowDivorcethespiritoftheenchantedfoe:

LXXXII

Togetherwiththemacehelopsthefist；

Andnowthisarm，nowtheotherfallstoground；

Sometimeshecleavesthecorslet\'sirontwist，Andpiecemealsharesandmaimsthefelonround。

Orrilore-unitestheportionsmissed，Foundonthechampagne，andagainissound:

And，thoughintoahundredfragmentshewed，Astolphoseeshim，inathought，renewed。

LXXXIII

Afterathousandblows，AstolphospedOnestroke，abovetheshouldersandbelowThechin，whichloptawaybothhelmandhead:

Norlightsthedukelessswiftlythanhisfoe。

Thengraspsthehairdefiledwithgoreandred，Springsinamomentonhishorse，andlo！

Up-streamwithitalongNile\'smarginhies，Sothatthethiefcannotretaketheprize。

LXXXIV

Thatfool，whohadnotmarkedthewarrior\'sfeat，Wassearchinginthedusttofindhishead；

Butwhenheheardthechargerinretreat，Whothroughtheforestwiththeplunderfled，Leaptquicklyintohisowncourser\'sseat，AndinpursuitofboldAstolphosped。

FainhadOrriloshouted“Hola！stay！“

Butthatthedukehadbornehismouthaway:

LXXXV

YetpleasedAstolphohadnotinlikeguiseBorneoffhisheels，pursueswithflowingrein。

HimRabican，whomarvellouslyflies，Distancesbyamightylengthofplain。

Thiswhilethewizard\'sheadAstolphoeyesFrompolltofront，abovetheeyebrowstwain，Searching，inhaste，ifhethehaircanseeWhichmakesOrrilo\'simmortality。

LXXXVI

Amidinnumerablelocks，nohairStraiterorcrisperthantherestwasseen。

HowthenshouldgoodAstolpho，inhiscareToslaythethief，somanychoosebetween?

“Tocutthemall(hesaid)itbetterwere。”

Andsincehescissorslackedandrazorkeen，Hewantingthese，resortedtohisglaive，Whichcutsowell，itmightbesaidtoshave。

LXXXVII

And，holding，bythenose，theseveredhead，Close-sheareditall，behindandekebefore。

Hefound，amongtherest，thefatalthread。

Thenpalebecamethevisage，changingsore，Turnedupitseyes，andsignalssoreanddreadOfthelastagonyofnaturewore；

Andtheheadlessbodyseatedinthesell，Shuddereditslast，andfromthecourserfell。

LXXXVIII

ThedukereturnswherehethechampionstwoAnddameshadleft，thetrophyinhishand，Whichmanifestsofdeaththetokenstrue；

Andshowsthedistantbodyonthesand。

Iknownotiftheythiswithpleasureview，Thoughhimtheywelcomewithdemeanourbland:

FortheinterceptedvictorymightpainPerchanceinflictupontheenvyingtwain。

LXXXIX

NordoIthinkthateithergentlefayWithpleasurecouldthatbattle\'sissuesee:

Sincethosekinddames，becausetheywoulddelayThedolefulfatewhichshortlywastobeInFrancethebrethren\'slot，hadinthatfrayWithfierceOrrilomatchedthewarriorsfree；

Andsotooccupythepairhadcast，Tillthesadinfluenceoftheskieswerepast。

XC

WhentothecastellanwascertifiedInDamietta，thatthethiefwasdead，Heloosedacarrierpigeon，havingtiedBeneathherwingaletterbyathread。

ShewenttoCairo；and，toscatterwideThenews，anotherfromthattownwassped(Suchistheusagethere)；so，Egyptthrough，Inafewhoursthejoyfultidingsflew。

XCI

Ashehadbroughttheadventuretoanend，Thedukenowsoughtthenobleyouthstostir，(Thoughofthemselvesthatwaytheirwishestend，Northeytowhetthatpurposeneedthespur)

ThattheytheChurchfromoutragetodefend，AndrightsofCharles，theRomanEmperor，WouldceasetowaruponthatEasternstrand，Andwouldseekhonourintheirnativeland。

XCII

GryphonandAquilantthusbidadieu，Oneandtheother，tohisladyfair；

Who，thoughitsorelytroubledthem，illknewHowtoresistthewishesofthepair。

Theduke，togetherwiththewarliketwo，Turnstotheright，resolvedtoworship，whereGoderstincarnatedwelt，theholyplaces，ErehetocherishedFrancehiswayretraces。

XCIII

Thewarriorstotheleft-handmightincline，Asplainerandmorefullofpleasantcheer，Wherestillalongtheseaextendstheirline；

Buttaketheright-handpath，abruptanddrear；

SincethechiefcityofallPalestine，Bysixdays\'journey，is，throughthis，morenear。

Waterthereisalongthisruggedtrack，Andgrass；allotherneedfulmatterslack。

XCIV

Sothat，beforetheyenterontheirroad，Allthatisneedfultheycollect，andlayUponthegiant\'sbackthebulkyload，Whocouldatoweruponhisneckconvey。

TheHolyLandamountain-summitshowed，Atfinishingtheirroughandsalvageway；

WhereHEAVENLYLOVEawillingofferingstood，Andwashedawayourerrorswithhisblood。

XCV

They，attheentranceofthecity，viewAgentlestripling；andinhimthethreeAgnizeSirSansonetofMecca，whoWas，inyouth\'sflower，forsovereignchivalry，Forsovereigngoodness，famedthecountrythrough，Andwisebeyondhisyears:frompaganryConvertedbyOrlandotothetruth，Whohad，withhisownhands，baptizedtheyouth。

XCVI

Designingthereafortilage，infrontOfEgypt\'scaliphtheythewarriorfound；

Andwithawalltwomilesinlength，themountOfCalvaryintendingtosurround。

Receivedwithsuchacountenance，asiswontTobeofinwardlovethesurestground，Themheconductedtohisroyalhome，And，withallcomfort，harbouredinthedome。

XCVII

Asdeputy，thesaintedlandheswayed，ConferredonhimbyCharlemagne，intrust，TohimtheEnglishdukeapresentmadeOfthatsosturdyandunmeasuredbeast，Thatittendraughthorseburdenshadconveyed；

Somonstrouswasthegiant，andnextgaveThenet，inwhichhetooktheunwieldyslave。

XCVIII

Inquittance，Sansonet，hisswordtobear，GavearichgirdletoAstolphobold，Andspursforeitherheel，acostlypair，Withbucklersandwithrowelsmadeofgold；

Which(\'twasbelieved)thewarrior\'srelictswere，Whofreedthedamselfromthatdragonold；

Spoils，whichSirSansonet，withmanymore，FromJoppa，whenhetookthecity，boreXCIX

Cleansedoftheirerrorsinamonastery，Fromwhencetheodourofgoodworksupwent，TheyofChrist\'spassioneverymysteryContemplating，throughallthechurcheswent；

Whichnow，tooureternalinfamy，FoulMoorusurp；whattimeonstrifeintent，AllEuroperingswitharmsandmartialdeeds，Andwariseverywherebutwhereitneeds。

C

Whilegracethewarlikethreedevoutlysought，Intentonpardonandonpiouslore，AGrecianpilgrim，knowntoGryphon，broughtTidings，whichilltheafflictedchampionbore，Fromhislong-cherishedvowandformerthought，Tooforeign，tooremote；andthesesosoreInflamedhistroubledbreast，andbredsuchcare，Theywhollyturnedasidehismindfromprayer。

CI

Forhismisfortune，oneoflovelyfeatureSirGryphonworshipped，Origillahight。

Offairervisageandofbetterstature，Notoneamongathousandmeetsthesight:

Butfaithless，andofsuchanevilnature，Thatthoumightsttownandcitysearchoutright，Andcontinentandisland，farandnear，Yet，never，asIthink，wouldstfindherpeer。

CII

InConstantine\'simperialcity，burnedWithafiercefever，hehadleftthefair；

Andhopedtofindher，tothatplacereturned，Lovelierthanever；andenjoyherthere。

ButshetoAntioch(asthewarriorlearned)

Hadwithanotherlemanmaderepair；

Thinking，whilesuchfreshyouthwasyetherown，\'Twerenotathingtobrook——tosleepalone。

CIII

SirGryphon，fromthetimeheheardthenewsHadevermorebemoanedhim，dayornight:

WhateverpleasureotherwightpursuesSeemsbutthemoretovexhistroubledsprite。

Leteachreflect，whotohismischiefwoos，HowkeenlytemperedareLove\'sdartsofmight，And，heavierthanallills，thetormentfell，Inthathewasashamedhisgrieftotell。

CIV

This:forthatAquilanthadoftbeforeReprovedhimforthepassionwhichhenursed，Andsoughttobanishherfromhisheart\'score；——

Her，whoofallbadwomenistheworst，Hestillhadcensured，inhiswiserlore，IfbyhisbrotherAquilantaccurst，HerGryphon，inhispartiallove，excuses，Formostlyself-conceitoursenseabuses。

CV

Itthereforeishispurpose，withoutsayToAquilant，alonetotakethequestAsfarasAntioch，andbearheraway，Whohadborneoffhisheart-corefromhisbreast:

Tofindhim，whohadmadethedamehisprey，Andtakesuchvengeanceofhim，ereherest，Asshallforayebetold。MynextwilltellHowheeffectedthis，andwhatbefell。

CANTO16

ARGUMENT

GryphonfindstraitorousOrigillanighDamascuscity，withMartanovile。

SlaughteredtheSaracensandChristianslieBythousandsandbythousandsheapedthiswhile；

AndiftheMooroutsideofParisdie，WithintheSarzansodestroyseachpile，Suchslaughterdeals，thatgreaterillthanthisNeverbeforehasbeenexprest，Iwiss。

I

Love\'spenaltiesaremanifoldanddread:

OfwhichIhaveenduredthegreaterpart，And，tomycost，inthesesowellamread，ThatIcanspeakofthemas\'tweremyart。

HenceifIsay，orifIeversaid，(Didspeechorlivingpagemythoughtsimpart)

“Oneillisgrievousandanotherlight。”

Yieldmebelief，anddeemmyjudgmentright。

II

Isay，Isaid，and，whileIlive，willsay，“He，whoisfetteredbyaworthychain，Thoughhisdesirehisladyshouldgainsay，And，everywayaverse，hissuitdisdain；

ThoughLovedeprivehimofallpraisedpay，Afterlongtimeandtroublespentinvain，He，ifhisheartbeplacedwellworthily，Needsnotlamentthoughheshouldwasteanddie。”

III

Lethimlament，whoplaysaslavishpart，Whomtwobrighteyesandlovelytressesplease:

BeneathwhichbeautieslurksawantonheartWithlittlethatispure，andmuchoflees。

Thewretchwouldfly；butbearsinhimadart，Likewoundedstag，whicheverwayheflees；

Daresnotconfess，yetcannotquench，hisflame，Andofhimselfandworthlesslovehasshame。

IV

TheyouthfulGryphonfindshiminthiscase，Whoseestheerrorwhichhecannotright；

HeseeshowvilelyhehisheartdoesplaceOnfaithlessOrigille，hisvaindelight:

Yetevilusedothsovereignreasonchase，Andfreewillissubduedbyappetite。

Thoughafoulmindthelady\'sactionsspeak，Her，wheresoe\'ersheis，mustGryphonseek。

V

Resumingthefairhistory，Isay，Outofthecityheinsecretrode；

Nortohisbrotherwouldhisplanbewray，Whooftonhimhadvainreproofbestowed:

Buttotheleftt\'wardsRamahshapedhisway，Bythemostlevelandmosteasyroad。

Himsixdays\'journeytoDamascusbrought，Whence，settingoutanew，heAntiochsought。

VI

HenighDamascusmetthelover，whoPerfidiousOrigilla\'sheartpossest，Andmatchedinevilcustomswerethetwo，Likestalkandflower:forthatineither\'sbreastWaslodgedafickleheart；thedameuntrue，Andheatraitorwhomshelovedthebest。

Whileboththelovershidtheirnaturebase，Toothers\'cost，beneathacourteousface。

VII

AsIrelatetoyou，thecavalierCameonhugecourser，trappedwithmicklepride；

WithfaithlessOrigille，ingorgeousgear，Withgoldembroidered，andwithazuredyed。

Tworeadyknaves，whoservethewarrior，rearTheknightlyhelmandbucklerathisside；

AsonewhowithfairpompandsemblancewentTowardsDamascus，toatournament。

VIII

Damascus\'kingasplendidfestivalHadinthesedaysbidsolemnlyproclaim；

Andwithwhatpomptheycould，uponhiscall，Thither，inshiningarms，thechampionscame。

AtGryphon\'ssighttheharlot\'sspiritsfall，Whofearsthathewillworkherscatheandshame；

AndknowsherloverhasnotforceandbreathTosaveherfromSirGryphon，threateningdeath；

IX

Butlikemostcunningandaudaciousquean，Althoughshequakesfromheadtofootwithfear，Hervoicesostrengthens，andsoshapeshermien，Thatinherfacenosignsofdreadappear，HavingalreadymadeherlemanweenThetrickdevised，shefeignsajoyouscheer，TowardsSirGryphongoes，andforlongspaceHangsonhisneck，fast-lockedinherembrace。

X

She，aftersuitingwithmuchsuavityTheactiontotheword，soreweeping，cried:

“Dearlord，isthistheguerdonduetome，Forloveandworship?thatIshouldabideAloneonelivelongyear，deprivedofthee，——Asecondnear——and，yetuponthysideNogrief?——andhadIbornefortheetostay，IknownotifIshouldhaveseenthatday。

XI

“WhenIfromNicosiatheeexpected(Whenthouwastjourneyingtotheplenarcourt)

Tocheerme，——leftwithfeversoreinfected，Andinthedreadofdeath，——IheardreportThatthouwastgonetoSyria；anddejectedBythatilltiding，sufferedinsuchsort，I，allunabletopursuethyquest，Hadnighwiththisrighthandtransfixtmybreast。

XII

“Butfortune，byherdoublebounty，showsSheguardsmemorethanthou:metoconveyShesentmybrotherhere，whowithmegoes，Myhonoursafeinhisprotectingstay；

Andthisencounterwiththeenowbestows，WhichIaboveallotherblessingsweigh，Andingoodtime；forhadstthoulongerstayed，Mylord，Ishouldhavediedofhopedelayed。”

XIII

Thewickedwoman，fullofsubtlety(Worsethanafoxincraftyhardihood)

Pursues，andsowellshapesherhistory，ShewhollythrowstheblameonGryphongood；

MakeshimbelievethatothernottobeHerkinalone，butofherfleshandblood，Gotbyonefather；——andsoputsuponTheknight，thathelesscreditsLukeandJohn。

XIV

Norhethefraudofher，morefalsethanfair，Onlyforborewithjustreproachtopay；

Noronlydidthethreatenedstrangerspare，Whowastheloverofthatladygay；

Butdeemedtoexcusehimselfsufficientwere，Turningsomeportionoftheblameaway；

Andastherealbrothersheprofest，Unceasinglythelady\'sknightcarest；

XV

AndtoDamascus，withthecavalierReturned，whotoSirGryphonmadereport，ThatSyria\'swealthyking，withsumptuouscheer，Withinthatplacewouldholdasplendidcourt；

Andwho，baptizedorinfidel，appearThereathistourney(ofwhateversort)，Withinthecityandwithout，assuresFromwrong，forallthetimethefeastendures。

XVI

YetIofOrigilla\'streacheryShallnotsosteadfastlypursuethelore，Who，famednotforonesingleperfidy，Thousandsandthousandshadbetrayedbefore，ButthatIwillreturnagaintoseeTwohundredthousandwretchedmenormoreBurntbytheragingwild-fire，wheretheyspread，AboutthewallsofParis，scatheanddread。

XVII

IleftyouwherekingAgramantpreparedTostormagate，andtotheassaultwasgone:

Thishehadhopedtofindwithoutaguard；

Andworkelsewheretobarthewaywasnone。

Forthere，inperson，CharleskeptwatchandwardWithmany，practisedwarriorseveryone；

TwoAngelines，twoGuidos，Angelier，Avino，Avolio，Otho，andBerlinghier。

XVIII

Oneandtheotherhostitsworth，beforeCharlesandkingAgramant，desiretoshow，Wherepraise，whererichesare，theythink，instoreForthosethatdotheirdutyonthefoe。

ButsuchwerenottheatchievementsoftheMoorAstorepairtheloss；for，tohiswoe，FullmanyaSaracenthechampaignprest；

Whosefollywasabeacontotherest。

XIX

Thefrequentdartsastormofhailappear，Whichfromthecity-walltheChristiansfling；

Thedeafeningclamoursputtheheavensinfear，Which，fromourpart，andfromthatother，ring。

ButCharlesandAgramantmustwait；forhereIoftheMarsofAfricawillsing，KingRodomont，thatfierceandfearfulman，Thatthroughthemiddleofthecityran。

XX

Iknownot，sir，ifyoutheadventuredreadOfthatsodaringMoortomindrecall，Theleader，whohadlefthispeopledead，Betweenthesecondworkandouterwall；

Uponthoselimbstheraveningfiresofed，Wasneversightmoresad！——Itoldwithal，Howvaultingo\'erthathindranceatabound，Heclearedthemoatwhichgirtthecityround。

XXI

Whenhewasknownthethickeningcrowdamong，Bythestrangearmsheworeandscalyhide，There，wheretheagedsiresandfeeblerthrong。

Listenedtoeachnewtaleoneveryside；

Heaven-highgroan，moan，andlamentationrung，Andloudtheybeattheirliftedpalmsandcried:

Whilethosewhohadthestrengthtoflyaloof，Soughtsafetynotfromhouseortemple\'sroof。

XXII

Butthisthecruelswordconcedestofew，SobrandishedbythatSaracenrobust；

Andhere，withhalfalegdissevered，flewAfoot，thereheaddividedfromthebust:

Thiscleftacross，andthatbeholdhimhew，Fromheadtohips，sostrongtheblowandjust。

While，ofthethousandswoundedbytheMoor，Isnonethatshowsanhonestscarbefore。

XXIII

Whatbyweakherd，infieldsofHircany，Thetigerdoes，orIndianGangesnear，Orwolf，bylamborkid，onheightswhichlieOnTypheus\'back，thecruelcavalierNowexecutesonthose，Iwillnot，I

Callphalanxesorsquadrons，butamereRabble，thatIshouldtermaraceforlorn，Whobutdeservedtodieeretheywereborn。

XXIV

Ofallhecuts，andthrusts，andmaims，andbleeds，Thereisnotonewholookshimintheface。

Throughoutthatstreet，whichinastraightlineleadsUptoSt。Michael\'sbridge，sothrongedaspace，Rodomont，terribleandfearful，speeds，Whirlinghisbloodybrand，norgrantshegrace，Inhiscareer，toservantortolord；

Andsaintandsinnerfeelalikethesword。

XXV

ReligioncannotforthepriestbespeakMercy，norinnocenceavailthechild:

Norgentlybeamingeyes，norvermeilcheek，Protectthebloomingdameordamselmild。

Agesmitesitsbreastandflies:whilebenttowreakVengeance，theSaracen，withgoredefiled，Showsnothisvalourmorethancruelrage，Heedlessalikeoforder，sex，andage。

XXVI

Northeimpiouskingalonewithhumanblood，——Lordoftheimpioushe——hishanddistains，Butevenonwallssosorelyventshismood，Hefiresfairhouses，andpollutedfanes。

Thehousesalmostallweremadeofwood，Then(as\'tistold)andthis，bywhatremains，Maybebelieved；foryetinParisweSixoutoftennobetterbuildedsee。

XXVII

Thoughflamesdemolishallthingsfarandwide，Thisillappearshisfurioushatetoslake:

Where\'erthepaynimhashishandsapplied，Hetumblesdownaroofateveryshake。

Mylord，believe，youneveryetespiedBombardinPadua，ofsolargeamake，ThatitcouldrendfromwallofbatteredtownWhat，atasinglepull，thekingpluckeddown。

XXVIII

Whiletheaccursedman，amidtherout，Sowarredwithfireandsword，ifathispost，KingAgramanthadprestitfromwithout，Theamplecityhadthatdaybeenlost。

Buthewashinderedbythewarriorstout，WhocamefromEnglandwiththeadvancinghost，ComposedofEnglishandofScotchallied，WithSilenceandtheAngelfortheirguide。

XXIX

ItwasGod\'swill，thatwhilethroughtownandtowerThefuriousRodomontsuchruinspread，ThitherarrivedRinaldo，Clermont\'sflower。

Threeleaguesabove，heo\'ertheriver\'sbedHadcastabridge；fromwhencehisEnglishpowerTotheleft-handbycrookedwaysheled；

That，meaningtoassailthebarbarousfoes，Thestreamnoobstaclemightinterpose。

XXX

Rinaldohad，withEdward，sentaforce，Sixthousandstrong，ofarcherinfantry，Andsped，withAriman，twothousandhorseOflightestsort；andfootandcavalrySoughtParisbythoseroads，whichhavetheircourseDirectlyto，andfrom，thePicardsea；

ThatbySt。Martin\'sandSt。Denys\'gate，Theymightconveytheaidtheburgherswait。

XXXI

RinaldosentwiththesethebaggagetrainAndcarriages，withwhichhistroopswerestored；

Andfetching，withtheforcesthatremain，Acompass，hetheupperwayexplored。

Hebridge，andboat，andmeanstopasstheSeine，Hadwithhim；foritherewasilltoford。

Hepasthisarmy，brokethebridgesdown，Andrank\'dinlinethebandsofeithercrown。

XXXII

ButhavingfirstthepeersandcaptainswheeledAbouthiminaring，thecavalierMountedthebankwhichovertoptthefield，Somuch，thatallmightplainlyseeandhear；

Andcried，“Mylords，youshouldthanksgivingyield，Withliftedhands，toGod，whobroughtyouhere；

Throughwhom，o\'ereverynation，youmaygainEternalglory，boughtwithlittlepain。

XXXIII

“Twoprinces，byyourmeans，willrescuedbe，Ifyourelievethosecitygatesfromsiege；

Him，yourownking，whomyoufromslaveryAnddeathtosave，asubject\'svowsoblige；

Andafamedemperor，ofmoremajestyThaneveryetincourtwasservedbyliege，Andwiththemotherkings，anddukes，andpeers，Andlordsofotherlands，andcavaliers。

XXXIV

“Sothatonecitysaving，notaloneWilltheParisiansblessyourhelpinghand，Who，sadderthanforsorrowsoftheirown，Timid，afflicted，anddisheartenedstand；

Andtheirunhappywivesandchildrenmoan，Whichshareinthesameperil，andthebandOrvirgins，dedicatetoheavenlyspouse，Lestthisdayfrustrateseetheirholyvows；

XXXV——

“Isay，thiscitysavedfromdeadlywound，NotonlywillParisiansholdyoudear；

Buthabitantsofallthecountriesround:

NorspeakIonlyofthenationsnear；

ForcitythereisnoneonChristianground。

Butwhathascitizensbeleagueredhere；

Sothattoyou，forvanquishingthefoe，MorelandsthanFrancewillobligationowe。

XXXVI

“Ifhimtheancientswithacrownendued，Whosavedonecitizenbyworthydeed，Forrescuingsuchacountlessmultitude，Whatrecompenseshallbeyourworthymeed?

Butif，fromjealousyorsloth，sogoodAndholy，enterpriseshouldillsucceed，Believeme，onlywhilethesewallsendure，IsItalyorAlmayn\'srealmsecure；

XXXVII

“Oranyotherpart，wheremenadoreHim，whoforusuponthecrosswashung；

NorthinkthatdistancesavesyoufromtheMoor，Nordeemyourislandstrong，thewavesamong。

Forif，fromfarGibraltar\'sstraitsofyore，AndoldAlcides\'pillars，sailedthethrong，Tobearoffplunderfromyoursea-girtstrands，Whatwilltheydowhentheypossessourlands?

XXXVIII

“And，ifinthisfairenterprisearrayed，Nogain，nogloryservedyouasaguide，Acommondebtenjoinsyoumutualaid，MilitanthereupononeChurch\'sside。

Moreover，letnotanybeafraid，Ourbrokenfoemenwilltheassaultabide；

Whoseemtomeill-taughtinwarlikeart，Afeeblerabblewithoutarmsorheart。”

XXXIX

Suchreasons，andyetbetterfor，thatneedMightgoodRinaldoinhisspeechinfer；

Andwithquickphraseandvoice，tovaliantdeedThehigh-mindedbaronsandboldarmystir；

Andthiswasbuttogoadawillingsteed(Astheoldproverbsays)wholacksnospur。

Hemovedthesquadrons，havingclosedhisspeech，Softly，beneaththeirseparatebanners，each。

XL

He，withoutclamour，withoutanynoise。

Somoveshistriplehost，theirflagsbelow。

Zerbino，marchingbythestream，enjoysThehonourfirsttoassailthebarbarousfoe；

ThepaladintheIrishmenemploysMoreinland，withawiderwheeltogo。

ThusEngland\'shorseandfoot，thetwobetween，LedbytheDukeofLancaster，areseen。

XLI

Thepaladinrodeon，alongtheshore，Whenhehadputthewarriorsintheirway，And，passingbytheirsquadrons，prickedbeforeValiantZerbinoandhiswholearray，UntilhereachedthequartersoftheMoor，WhereOran\'sking，andkingSobrinolay；

Who，half-a-mileremovedfromthoseofSpain，Posteduponthatside，observedtheplain。

XLII

WithsuchafaithfulescortfortifiedAndsure，theChristianswhohadthitherwound，WithSilenceandtheAngelfortheirguide，Nolongercouldstandmuteorkeeptheirground:

Buthearingnowthefoe，withshoutsdefiedTheirhost，andmadetheshrillingtrumpetssound；

Andwithloudclamours，whichHeaven\'sconcavefill，Sentthroughthepaynim\'sbonesadeadlychill。

XLIII

RinaldospursbeforethetroopscombinedHisfoamingcourser，andhisweaponrests；

Andafullbow-shotleavestheScotsbehind:

Soalldelaytheimpatientpeermolests。

AsoftentimesaneddyinggustofwindsIssues，ereyetthehorridstorminfests，Sosallyingswiftlyfromthefollowingherd，RinaldoforthuponBaiardospurred。

XLIV

AstheaspectofthepaladinofFrance，ThewaveringMoorishfilesbetraytheirfear；

And，tremblingintheirhands，isseenthelance，Theirthighsandstirrupsquivering，likethespear。

KingPulianonlymarkstheknight\'sadvance，KnowingRinaldonot，unchangedincheer；

Northinkingsuchacruelshocktomeet，Gallopsagainsthimonhiscourserfleet。

XLV

Hestoopsupontheweaponwhichhestrains，Wholeandcollectedforthemartialgame:

Thentohishorseabandoningthereins，Andgoadingwithbothspursthecourser，came。

Upontheothersidenovalourfeigns，Butshows，bydoings，whatheisinname；——

Withwhatraregraceandmatchlessarthewars，ThesonofAymon，rathersonofMars。

XLVI

Well-matchedinskill，theyaimedtheircruelblows，Withlancesateachother\'sheadsaddrest；

Illmatched，inarmsandvalour，werethefoes，Forthispaston，andthatthechampaigneprest。

Morecertainproofofworth，whenwarriorsclose，Thereneedsthanknightlylance，wellplacedinrest；

ButFortuneevenmorethanValourneeds，Whichill，withouthersavingsuccour，speeds。

XLVII

Withthegoodspearnewlevelledinhisfist，AtOran\'skingbeholdRinaldodart。

Ofbulk，andbone，andsinew，toresistThemonarchwas，butillsuppliedwithheart。

Andhismightpassforafairstrokeinlist，Thoughplantedinthebuckler\'snetherpart。

Letthoseexcuseitwhorefusetoadmire，Sincethegoodpaladincouldreachnohigher。

XLVIII

Nordidthebucklersotheweaponstay，Thoughmadeofpalmwithin，andsteelwithout，Butthatitpiercedthepaunch，andmadeawayToletthatmeanandillmatchedspiritout。

Thecourser，whohaddeemedthatallthedayHemustsohugeaburdenbearabout，Thankedinhisheartthewarrior，whowellmet，Hadthuspreservedhimfromsosoreasweat。

XLIX

Rinaldo，havingbrokehisrestedspear，Sowheelshishorse，heseemsequiptwithwings；

Who，turningswiftlywiththecavalier，Amidtheclosestcrowd，impetuoussprings。

ComposedofbrittleglassthearmsappearWhereSirRinaldoredFusbertaswings。

Nortemperedsteelisthere，norcorsletthick，Whichkeepstheswordfrombitingtothequick。

L

YetfewthetemperedplatesorironpinsWithwhichencountersthatdescendingbrand；

Buttargets，someofoakandsomeofskins，Andquiltedvestandturban\'stwistedband。

LightlysuchdraperygoodRinaldothins，Andcleaves，andbores，andshears，oneitherhand；

Norbetterfromhisswordescapestheswarm，Thangrassfromsweepingscythe，orgrainfromstorm。

LI

Theforemostsquadronhadbeenputtoflight，WhenthitherthevanguardZerbinoled。

Forthprickingfromthefollowingcrowd，insightAppeared，withlevelledlance，theiryouthfulhead:

WithnolessfurythosewhotroopedtofightBeneathhisbanner，tothecombatsped；

Likelions，likesomanywolves，wholeapInfurytotheassaultofgoatorsheep。

LII

Bothspurredtheircourserson，withrestedlance，Wheneitherwarriortohisfoewasnear；

Andthatshortinterval，thatsmallexpanse，Ofplain，between，wasseentodisappear。

Wasneverwitnessedyetastrangerdance！

FortheScotsonlyplythemurderousspear；

Onlythescatteredpaynimsslaughteredlie，Asifconductedthitherbuttodie。

LIII

ItseemedasifeachcowardpaynimgrewMorecoldthanice，eachScotmorefiercethanflame。

TheMoorsbelievedthatwithRinaldo\'sthewAndmusclefortified，eachChristiancame。

Sobrinoquicklymovedhisorderedcrew，Norstayedtillheraldshouldhiscallproclaim:

Betterweretheythanthosewhichwentbefore，Forcaptain，armour，andformartiallore。

LIV

LessworthlessmenofAfricawerethey，Thoughillhadtheybeendeemedofmuchavail。

Illharnessed，andworsetrainedtomartialfray，ForthwithKingDardinel，thefoetoassail，Moveduphishost，himselfinhelmetgay，Andsheathingallhislimbsinplateandmail。

ThefourthdivisionIbelievewasbest，Which，underIsolier，tobattleprest。

LV

Thraso，thiswhile，thevaliantDukeofMar，Gladinthetumult，forthecavaliersWhomusterinhistrain，upliftsthebar，Andtothelistsoffamehisfollowingchears，WhenIsolier，withhorsemenofNavarre，Enteredinthatfiercefrayheseesandhears。

NextAriodantesmovedhischivalry，WhowasoflatemadeDukeofAlbany。

LVI

Thedeepsonoroustrumpet\'sbellowing，Andsoundofdrum，andbarbarousinstrument，Combinedwithtwangofbow，andwhizofsling，Wheelandmachine，andstonefromenginesent，And(whatmoreloudthantheseappearedtoring)

Tumult，andshriek，andgroan，andloudlament，ComposedadirerwholethanwhatoffendsTheneighbouringtribeswheredeafeningNiledescends。

LVII

Thearrows\'doubleshowertheampleskyWithwide-extendedshadeisseentoshrowd；

Breath，smokeofsweatanddustascendonhigh，Andseemtostampinairamurkycloud。

Byturnseachhostgivesway，andyoumightspy，Nowchasing，nowinflight，theself-samecrowd；

Andheresomewight，besidehisfoemanslain，Orlittledistant，prostrateontheplain。

LVIII

When，harassedwithfatigue，aweariedcrewWithdraw，freshfilestheirfellowsreinforce:

Men，hereandthere，thewastedranksrenew；

Heremarchsuppliesoffoot，andthereofhorse:

HermantlegreenforrobeofcrimsonhueEarthshifts，ensanguinedwherethewarriorscourse:

Andtherewereazureflowersandyellowsprung，Nowslaughteredmenliestretchedtheirsteedsamong。

LIX

ZerbinowasmorewondersseentodoThaneverstriplingofhisage，hestrowedThegroundwithheapsofdead，andoverthrewThepaynimnumberswhichabouthimflowed。

ThevaliantAriodantestohisnew-

Entrustedsquadronmightyprowessshowed；

Fillingwithdreadandwonder，nearandfar，ThesquadronsofCastileandofNavarre。

LX

ChelindoandMosco(bastardswerethetwainOfCalabrun，latekingofArragon)，Andoneesteemedamongthevalianttrain，Calamidor，ofBarcellona\'stown，Leavingtheirstandards，inthehopetogain，ByyoungZerbino\'sdeath，agloriousforce，Andwoundedinhisflankstheprince\'shorse。

LXI

Piercedbythreelanceslaythecourserstrong，ButboldZerbinoquicklyroseanew；

And，eagertoavengehischarger\'swrong，Theassailants，whereheseesthem，willpursue。

ZerbinoatMoscofirst，thatoverhungHim，inthehopetomakehimprisoner，flew，Andpiercedhimintheflank；whofromhissell，Pallidandcold，uponthechampaignfell。

LXII

Whenhimsokilled，as\'twerebystealthyblow，Chelindoviewed，toavengehisbrotherslain，Hecharged，intenttheprincetooverthrow；

Butheseizedfasthiscourserbytherein，And，thencetorisenot，laidthechargerlow，Destinednomoretofeedonhayorgrain；

Foratonestroke，somatchlesswashisforce，Zerbinoclefttheriderandhishorse。

LXIII

WhenthatfellblowCalamidorespied，Heturnedthebridleshorttospeedaway，ButhimwithdownrightcutZerbinopliedBehind，andcriedwithal，“Stay，traitor，stay。”

Norfromitsaimthesword-strokewanderedwide，Thoughfromthemarkitwentsomedealastray；

Thefalchionmissedtheriderashefled，Butreachedthehorse\'scroup，andstretchedhimdead，LXIV

Hequitsthehorse，andthenceforsafetycrawls；

Buthewithlittlebootescapeshisfoe；

ForhimDukeThraso\'shorseo\'erturnsandmawls，Oppresttheponderouscourser\'sweightbelow。

WherethehugecrowduponZerbinofalls，AriodantesandLurcaniogo；

Andwiththemmanyacavalierandcount，WhodotheirbestZerbinotoremount。

LXV

ThenArtalicoandMarganoknewTheforceofAriodantes\'circlingbrand:

WhileCasimirandEnearcorueMoredeeplyyetthepuissanceofhishand。

Smotebytheknight，escapedtheformertwo；

Theotherswereleftdeaduponthestrand。

Lurcanioshowswhatarehisforceandbreath；

Whocharges，smites，o\'erturns，andputstodeath。

LXVI

Sir，thinknotthatmoreinlandontheplainThewarfareislessmortalthanalongThestream，northatthetroopsbehindremainWhichtothedukeofLancasterbelong。

HevaliantlyassailedtheflagsofSpain，Andlonginevenscalethebattlehung。

ForHorseandFoot，andCaptainsofthosebands，Oneitherside，coulddeftlyplytheirhands。

LXVII

ForwardSirOldradpricksandFieramont；

ThisGlocester\'sduke，andYork\'stheotherknight；

WiththemconjoinedisRichard，Warwick\'scount，AndthebolddukeofClarence，Henryhight。

TheseFolliconandMatalistafront，AndBaricond，withalltheyleadtofight。

Almeriathis，andthatGranadaguides，Ando\'erMarjorcaBaricondpresides。

LXVIII

WellmatchedawhiletheChristianandtheMoorAppeared，withoutadvantageinthefray。

Notthis，nowthatgaveground，likecornbeforeThelightandficklebreezewhichblowsinMay:

Orastheseawhichripplesontheshore，Stillcomesandgoes，norkeepsonecertainway，WhenhollowFortunethushadsportedlong，Sheproveddisastroustothepaynimthrong。

LXIX

ThedukeofGlocesterMatalistaboldAssailedthiswhile，andhurtledfromhissell；

FieramontFollicono\'erturnedandrolled，Intherightshouldersmit，onearthaswell。

TheadvancingEnglisheitherpaynimhold，Andbeartheirprisonersofftodungeoncell。

Thiswhile，SirBaricondis，inthestrife，ByClarence\'sbolddukedeprivedoflife。

LXX

Hence\'tisamongtheMoorsamazementall，WhilehencetheChristianstakesuchheartandpride，Thebandsdonoughtbutquittheirgroundandfall，AndbreaktheirorderonthePaynimside，WhattimetheChristiantroopscomeon，andgallTheirflyingrants，whichnowherewillabide:

Andhadnotonearrivedtoaidtheirhost。

ThePaynimcamphadonthatsidebeenlost。

LXXI

ButFerrau，whotillthistimeevernighMarsilius，scarcehadquittedhimthatday，Whenhalfdestroyedhemarkedhischivalry，Andsawthatbaffledbannerbornaway，Prickedhisgoodcourserforth，intimetospy，(Wheremidthosesquadronshottestwaxedthefray)

Withhisheadseveredinagrieslywound，OlympiodelaSerrafalltoground:

LXXII

Astriplinghe，whosuchsweetmusickvented，Accordedtothehornedlyre\'ssofttone；

ThatatthedulcetmelodyrelentedThehearer\'sheart，thoughharderthanastone。

Happy！if，withsuchexcellencecontented，Hehadpursuedsofairafamealone，Andloathedshield，quiver，helmet，swordandlance；

DestinedbythesetodieayouthinFrance。

LXXIII

WhenboldFrenchbeheldhiscruelplight，Forwhomheloveandmuchesteemprofest，HefeltmorepityatthedolefulsightThan，\'midthosethousandsslain，foralltherest。

Andsmotethefoewhoslewhimwithsuchmight，Thathehishelmdividedfromthecrest；

Cutfront，eyes，visage，andmidbosomthrough，Andcasthimdownamidtheslaughteredcrew。

LXXIV

Norstopshehere，norleavesacorsletwhole，Norhelmunbroken，wherehisswordisplied，Ofthisthefrontorcheek，ofthatthepoll，Thearmofotherfoehisstrokesdivide；

Andhe，ofthesedivorcingbodyandsoul，Restoresthewaveringbattleonthatside；

WhencethedisheartenedandignoblethrongArescatteredwide，andbroke，anddrivenalong。

LXXV

IntothemedleypricksKingAgramant，Desiroustherehisbloodycoursetorun；

WithhimKingBaliverzo，Farurant，Soridan，Bambirago，Prusion；

Andnextsomanymoreoflittlevaunt，Whosebloodwillformalakeeredaybedone，ThatIcouldcounteachleafwithgreatereaseWhenautumnoftheirmantlestripsthetrees。

LXXVI

AgramantfromthewallanumerousbandOfhorseandfootwithdraws，andsendsthearrayBeneaththekingofFez，withacommandBehindtheMoorishtentstomakehisway，AndthoseofIrelandintheirmarchwithstand，Whomheseeshurryingwithwhathastetheymay，Andwithwidewheelandspaciouscompasswind，Tofalluponthepaynimcampbehind。

LXXVII

ThekingofFezuponthisserviceprest；

Foralldelaymightsorehisworkimpede。

ThiswhileKingAgramantunitestherest，Andpartsthetroopswhotothebattlespeed。

Hesoughthimselftheriver，whereheguessedTheMoorishhostmightmosthispresenceneed；

And，fromthatquarter，hadacourierprayed，ByKingSobrinosent，themonarch\'said。

LXXVIII

Hemorethanhalfhiscampbehindhimled，Inonedeepphalanx。AtthemightysoundAlone，theScotsmentrembled，andindreadAbandonedhonour，order，andtheirground:

Lurcanio，Ariodantes，andtheirhead，Zerbino，therealonethetorrentbound；

Andhaplyhe，whowasafoot，haddied，ButthatintimehisneedRinaldospied。

LXXIX

ElsewherethepaladinwasmakingflyAhundredbanners:whilethecavalierSochasedthequailingSaracens，thecryOfyoungZerbino\'sperilsmotetheear；

For，singleandafoot，hischivalryAmidtheAfricanshadleftthepeer。

RinaldoturnedaboutandtookhiswayWherehebeheldtheScotsindisarray。

LXXX

Heplantshiscourser，wheretheirsquadronsyieldTothefiercepaynims，andexclaims:“WheregoYourbands，andwhysobaselyquitthefield，Yieldingsovilelytosovileafoe?

Beholdthepromisedtrophies，spearandshield，Spoilswhichyourloadedchurchesoughttoshow！

Whatpraise！whatglory！thatalone，andreftOfhisgoodhorse，yourmonarch\'ssonisleft！

LXXXI

Hefromasquirereceivesalance，andspiesKingPrusionlittledistant，sovereignOftheAlvaracchiae，andagainsthimhies；

Whomheunhorses，deadupontheplain。

SoAgricalt，soBambiragodies；

AndnextsorewoundedisSirSoridane；

Whohadbeenslainaswellamidthethrong，IfgoodRinaldo\'slancehadprovedmorestrong。

LXXXII

Thatweaponbroken，heFusbertarears，AndsmitesSirSerpentine，himofthestar。

Thoughcharmedfrommischiefarethecavalier\'sGoodarms，hefallsastoundedbythejar，AndthusRinaldoroundZerbinoclearsThefieldsowidely，wherethosechampionswar，ThatwithoutmoredisputehetakesahorseOfthose，whomasterless，atrandom，course。

LXXXIII

Thatheintimeremounteditwaswell，Whohaplywouldnot，ifhemoredelayed:

ForAgramantatonce，andDardinel，Sobrino，andBalastrothithermade；

Buthe，whohadintimeregainedthesell，Wheeled，hereandtherehishorse，withbrandishedblade，Dispatchingintohellthemixtarray，Thathowmenliveabovetheirghostsmightsay。