第11章

LXVI

Sansonet，ofsuchstaves，abovefivepairHadmadethemseverfromthelivingstock，Inneighboringwood，andbadehisfollowersbearTwoofthemhither，destinedforthatshock:

Suchtruncheonstowithstand，wellneeded-wereAshieldandcuirassofthediamondrock。

Onehehadmadethemgivehisfoe，andoneHekepthimself，thepresentcoursetorun。

LXVII

Withthesewhichmightthesolidanvilbore，(Sowelltheirendswerepointed)thereandhere，Eachaimingattheshieldhisfoemanwore，Thepuissantwarriorsshockedinmidcareer。

ThatofRogero，wroughtwithmagiclore，Byfiends，hadlittlefromthestroketofear:

IofthebucklerspeakAtlantesmade，OfwhoserarevirtuesIwhilerehavesaid。

LXVIII

Ihavealreadysaid，theenchantedlightStrikeswithsuchforceonthebeholder\'seyes，That，attheshield\'sdiscovery，everywightIsblinded，oronearthhalflifelesslies。

Wherefore，wellmantledwithaveil，theknightKeepsit，unlesssomepassingneedsurprise:

Impassiveistheshieldaswellbelieved，Sinceitnodamageintheshockreceived。

LXIX

Theotherbylessskilfulartistwrought，Didnotsowellthatweightlessblowabide，But，asifsmitbythunder，inathought，Gavewaybeforethesteel，andopenedwide；

Gavewaybeforethegridingsteel，whichsoughtThearmbeneath，bythisillfortified:

SothatSirSansonetwassmote，andreeled，Inhisdeparture，unhorseduponthefield。

LXX

AndthiswasthefirstcomradeofthetrainThatofthetowermaintainedtheusagefell，Whotherehadfailedanother\'sspoiltogain，Andvoidedinthejousthisknightlysell。

Wholaughs，aswellwillsometimeshavetoplain，AndfindthatFortunewillbyfitsrebel。

Anewthewarderonhislarumbeats，Andtotheotherknightsthesignrepeats。

LXXI

ThiswhileSirPinnabellohaddrawnnearToBradamant，andprayedthatshewouldshewWhatwarriorhadhisknightinthecareerSmithwithsuchprowess。ThattheguerdondueTohisilldeedsmightwaitthecavalier，God\'sjusticethatill-doerthitherdrewOnthesamecourser，whichbeforetheCheatFromBradamanthadtakenbydeceit。

LXXII

\'Twasnowexactlytheeighthmonthwasended，Since，ifyourecollect，uponhisway，ThefaithlessMaganzese，withwhomshewended，CastintoMerlin\'stombthemartialmay；

Whenherabough，whichfellwithher，defendedFromdeath，orhergoodFortune，rathersay；

AndPinnabelboreoffhercourserbrave，Deemingthedamselburiedinthecave。

LXXIII

Thecourser，and，throughhim，thecavalier，BradamantknewtobethewickedCount，And，havingheardhim，andperusedhimnear，Withmoreattentiveeyeandfronttofront——

“Thisistheman，“(thedamselsaid)“\'tisclear，Whoerstdesignedmeoutrageandaffront。

Lo！himthetraitor\'ssindothhitherspeed，Ofallhistreasonstoreceivethemeed。”

LXXIV

Tothreatenhimwithvengeance，andtolayHandsonherswordandchargehimnow，wasdoneAllinathought；butfirstshebarredthewayBywhichhemighthisfortilagehavewon。

Toearthhimselflikefox，inhisdismay，SirPinnabelhaseveryhopeforegone。

Hescreamingloud，norevermakingheadAgainstthedamsel，throughtheforestfled。

LXXV

PaleanddismayedhisspursthecaitiffpliedWhoselasthopeofescapeinflightwasfound；

Whilewithherreadysword，Dordona\'sprideWasathisflank，andpresthiminhisround，Huntinghimcloseandeverfastbeside:

Loudistheuproar，andthewoodsresound。

Nothingofthisisatthecastlekenned，ForonlytoRogeroallattend。

LXXVI

Theotherthree，whofromthefortresscame，Thiswhilehadissuedforthupontheirway，Andbroughtwiththemtheill-accustomeddame，Whomadewayfarersthatilluseobey。

Inall(whoratherthanprolongwithblameTheirlife，wouldchoosetoperishinthefray)，Thekindlingvisageburns，andheartiswoe，Thattoassailonemansomanygo。

LXXVII

Thecruelcourtezanbywhomwasmade，Andbywhosehestmaintained，thatevilrite，RemindsthewarriorsthattheyarearrayedByoathandpact，toavengeherinthefight。

“IfwiththislancealonethyfoesarelaidOnearth，whyshouldIbandwithotherknight?“

(Guidothesavagesaid)“and，ifIlie，Offwithmyhead，forIconsenttodie。”

LXXVIII

SoAquilant，soGryphon。ForthetwainSinglyagainstasinglefoewouldrun；

Andratherwouldbetaken，ratherslain，Thanheshouldbeassailedbymorethanone。

Tothemexclaimedthewoman:“WhyinvainWasteyousomanywords，wherefruitisnone?

Ibroughtyouherethatchampion\'sarmstotake，Nototherlawsandotherpactstomake。

LXXIX

“Youshouldhaveoffered，wheninprison-cell，Thisyourexcuse；whichnowtoolateismade。

\'Tisyoursthelaw\'sobservancetocompel，Andnotwithlyingtongueyouroathevade。”

“——Behold！thearms；behold，withanewsellAndcloth，thegoodlysteed！“Rogerosaid，“Beholdwiththese，aswell，thedamsel\'svest！

Iftheseyoucovet，whyyourcoursearrest?“

LXXX

Sheofthecastlepressesonthisside，OnthatRogerorates，andcallsthemon；

Tilltheyparforce，t\'wardshim，togetherhied:

Butredwithshame，aretotheencountergone。

Foremostappeared\'midthosethreeknightsofpride，OfBurgundy\'sgoodmarquiseitherson。

ButGuido，whowasborneonheaviersteed，Cameatsomeinterval，withtardierspeed。

LXXXI

WiththesamelancewithwhichheoverboreSirSansonet，Rogerocametofight；

Well-coveredwiththeshieldwhichheretoforeAtlantesusedonPyreneanheight；

Isaytheenchantedbuckler，which，toosoreForhumansufferance，dazedtheastonishedsight:

TowhichRogero，asalastresource，Inthemostpressingperilhadrecourse。

LXXXII

AlthoughthreetimesalonetheChildwasfain(And，certessorebested)thistodisplay；

TwicewhenhefromthewantonFairy\'sreignWastothatsobererregiononhisway！

Last，whentheunsatedOrcuponthemain，Bythisastounded，\'midthesea-foamlay；

Whichwouldhavefeduponthenakedmaid，SocrueltotheChildwhobroughtheraid。

LXXXIII

Savethesethreetimes，hehaspreservedtheshieldBeneathitsveil，butcoveredinsuchwiseThatitmayquicklybetosightrevealed，Ifheinneedofitsgoodsuccourlies。

Withthis，assaidbefore，hecamea-fieldAsboldly，asifthosethreeenemies，Whowerearrayedbeforehim，hadappearedYetlessthanlittlechildrentobefeared。

LXXXIV

RogeroshockedthevaliantGryphon，whereTheborderofthebucklerjoinedthesight，Whoseemedashewouldfall，nowhere，nowthere，And，fromhiscourserfar，lastfelloutright。

Heattheshieldhadaimed，butsmotenotfairThemark；and(forRogero\'sorbwasbrightAndsmooth)thehissingweaponslipt，andwroughtOthereffectthanwasinGryphon\'sthought。

LXXXV

ItrentandtoretheveilwhichservedtohideThelightning\'sfearfulandenchantedrays；

Which，withoutblindedeyes，cannoneabideUpright，norrefugeisforthemwhogaze。

Aquilant，whowasathisbrother\'sside，Toreofftherest，andmadethebucklerblaze:

Thesplendourstruckthevaliantbrothersblind，AndGuidointheirrear，whospurredbehind。

LXXXVI

Thesehere，orthere，toearthastonishedreel；

Noreyesalonearedazzledbythelight，Buteverysenseastoundstheflamingsteel。

Unconsciousoftheissueofthefight，Rogeroturnedhishorse，and，inthewheel，Handledhissword，sogoodtothrustandsmite；

Andnonedescriedhisfurytooppose；

Forinthechargedismountedwerehisfoes。

LXXXVII

Theknights，togetherwiththefootmenall，Andwomen，whohadfromthecastlehied，Norlessthecourserspantingwiththeirfall，Asifabouttodie，thewarriorspied。

Hewonderedfirst，andnextperceivedthepallOfsilkwashandingdownontheleftside；

Isaythepall，inwhichheusedtolapHisshield，theevilcauseofthatmishap。

LXXXVIII

Hequicklyturns，and，turning，rollshiseyes，Inhopestoviewhiswell-lovedmartialmaid；

Andthitherward，withoutdelay，hehiesWhere，whenthejoustbegan，thedamselstayed。

Notfindingher，itistheChild\'ssurmiseThatsheisgonetobearthestriplingaid；

Fearinghemaybeburnt，whiletheytheirjourneySolongdelay，retardedbythattourney。

LXXXIX

Hesawthedamsel，stretchedamongtherestWhohimhadthitherguided:asshelay，Hetookandplacedher，yetwithsleepopprest，Beforehim，and，soretroubled，rodeaway。

Hewithamantle，whichabovehervestShewore，concealedtheenchantedbuckler\'sray:

Andtothemaidrestored，when\'twasconcealed，Hersenses，whichwereravishedbytheshield。

XC

AwayRogeropostedwiththedame，Anddidnotdatehiscrimsonedvisageraise；

Sinceeveryone，itseemedtohim，mightblameWithrightthatvictory，worthylittlepraise。

“BywhatamendscanIofsuchashame(Theblushingwarriorsaid)thestaineraze?

For\'twillbebruited，allmydeedsbysleightOfmagichavebeendone，andnotbymight。”

XCI

As，thinkingthus，hejourneyedonhisway，Rogerostumbleduponwhathesought；

For，inthemiddleofthetrack，therelayAwell，withinthegroundprofoundlywrought:

Whitherthethirstyherd，atnoonofday，Repaired，theirpauncheswithgreenforagefraught。

Rogerosaid，“\'Tisnow，mustIprovide，Ishamefromthee，Oshield，nomoreabide。

XCII

“TheewillIkeepnomore，andthisshallbeEventhelastshamewhichsoonmeisthrown:“

TheChild，soendinghisself-colloquy，Dismounting，takesalargeandheavystone；

Whichtotheshieldheties，andbodilyBothtothebottomofthewellaregone。

“Lieburiedthereforever，fromalleyes，Andwiththeehiddenbemyshame！“hecries。

XCIII

Filledtothebrimwithwaterwasthewell；

Heavythestone，andheavywastheshield；

Norstopttheytilltheytothebottomfell，Bythelight，liquidelementconcealed。

Famewasnotslowthenobleacttoswell，But，wanderingwide，thedeedinbriefrevealed，Andvoicingitabroad，withtrumpet-sound，ToldFranceandSpainandallthecountriesround。

XCIV

WhenthatsostrangeadventuretotherestOfthewideworld，frommouthtomouthwasblown，Knightsoutofnumberundertookthequest，Fromneighbouringpartsanddistant；butunknownToallremainedtheforestwhichpossessedThespringwhereinthevirtuousshieldwasthrown:

Forshewhotoldtheaction，wouldnotsayWherewasthewell，norinwhatlanditlay。

XCV

UponRogero\'spartingthence，wherefellThefourgoodchampionsofthatevillaw，Madebythecastle\'slordSirPinnabel，Byhimdiscomfitedlikemenofstraw，——Theshieldwithdrawn——hehadremovedaswellThelight，whichquelledtheirsightandmindswhosaw；

Andthose，who，likedeadmen，onearthhadlain，Hadrisen，fullofwonderment，again。

XCVI

NoranythingthroughoutthatlivelongdayThey\'midthemselvesbutthatstrangecaserelate；

AndhowitwasinthatdisastrousfrayEachbythehorridlightwasquelled，debate。

Whilethese，discoursing，oftheadventuresay，TidingsarebroughtofPinnabello\'sfate。

ThatPinnabelisdeadthewarriorshear，Butlearnnotwhohadslainthecavalier。

XCVII

Bradamantinclosepass，thiswhile，hadstaidThefaithlessPinnabel，andsorelyprest；

AndmanytimeshadburiedhalfherbladeWithinbleedingflanksandheavingbreast。

WhenofhiscrimestheforfeithadbeenpaidByhim，theinfectedcountry\'scurseandpest，ShefromtheconsciousforestturnedawayWiththatgoodsteedthethiefhadmadehisprey。

XCVIII

Shewouldreturnwhereshehadlefttheknight，Butnevercouldmakeouttheroadanew；

Andnowbyvalley，nowbymountain-height，Wanderedwell-nightheamplecountrythrough。

Yetcouldshenever(suchherfortune\'sspite)

FindoutthewaytojoinRogerotrue。

HiminanothercantoIattendWholovesthetale，tohearmystory\'send。

CANTO23

ARGUMENT

Astolphosoarsinair。UponaccountOfPinnabelisprisonedScotland\'sheir:

ByRolandfreed，FrontinoRodomontTakesfromHippalca，trustedtohercare。

WithMandricardostrivesAnglantes\'count:

Who，next，offendedbyhisladyfair，Intothefuryfalls，sostrangeandfell，Whichintheworldhasnotaparallel。

I

Leteachassisttheotherinhisneed；

Seldomgoodactionsgowithouttheirdue；

Andiftheirjustrewardshouldnotsucceed，Atleast，nordeath，norshame，norlossensue。

Whowrongsanother，therememberedmeedAswellshallhave，andsoonorlaterrue。

Thatmountainsnevermeet，butthatmenmay，Andoftencounter，isanancientsay。

II

NowmarkwhatchancedtoPinnabel，theeventOfhavingbornehimselfsowickedly:

Heatthelastreceivedduepunishment，Dueanddeservedbyhisiniquity。

AndGod，whoforthemostisillcontentToseetherighteoussufferwrongfully，Securedthemaidfromharm，andwillsecureAllwhofromeverywickednessarepure。

III

Pinnabeldeemedhetoanendhadbrought，Andburieddeepinearth，themartialmaid；

Norweeningtobeholdhermore，lessthoughtToherhistreason\'sforfeittohavepaid。

NorprofitsitthewilytraitoroughtTobeamongthefortshisfatherswayed。

ForAltaripahereitssummitrears，Amidrudehills，confiningonPoictiers。

IV

AnselminAltaripaheldcommand，Thecountfromwhomwassprungthisevilseed:

Who，toescapefromangryClermont\'shand，Offriendsandofassistancestoodinneed。

Atahill\'sfoot，withheravengingbrand，Bradamantmadetheworthlesstraitorbleed；

WhofoundnobettersuccourinthestrifeThanpiteouscryandfruitlessprayerforlife。

V

Whenshehasputtodeaththetreacherouspeer，Whotoputhertodeathhaderstintent，ToseekRogerosheagainwouldsteer，Butthathercruelfatewouldnotconsent；

Which，wherethewoodwasloneliestandmostdrear，Towanderbyclosepaththeladysent，Untilthewesternsunwithdrewhislight，Abandoningtheworldabovetonight。

VI

Norknowingwhereforsheltersheshouldrove，Bradamantinthatplaceresolvestostay，Couchedontheverdantherbageofthegrove；

And，sleeping，nowawaitsthedawnofday，NowwatchingSaturn，Venus，Mars，andJove，Andtheotherwanderinggodsupontheirway:

But，whetherwakingortosleepresigned，HasayeRogeropresenttohermind。

VII

Withsorrowandrepentanceoftassailed，Shefromherinmostheartprofoundlysighed，ThatAngeroverLoveshouldhaveprevailed。

“Angerhastornmefrommylove，“(shecried，)

“Oh！hadImadesomenote，whichhadavailed，Thither，whenceIsetout，mystepstoguide，WhenIdepartedonmyillemprize！

SureIwaslornofmemoryandofeyes！“

VIII

ThesewordsandotherssheinmournfulstrainUtters，andbroodswithinherheartonmore。

Meanwhileawindofsighs，andplenteousrainOftears，aretokensofheranguishsore。

Intheeast，atlast，expectedlonginvain，Thewishedfortwilightstreakedthehorizono\'er；

Andshehercoursertook，whichontheleyWasfeeding，androdeforthtomeettheday。

IX

Norfarhadrode，erefromthegreenwood-treesSheissued，wherethedomewaserstdisplayed；

AndmanydaysherwithsuchwitcheriesTheevil-mindedwizardhaddelayed。

HeresheAstolphofound，whoatfulleaseAbridlefortheHippogryphhadmade，Andherewasstanding，thoughtfulandinpainTowhomheshoulddeliverRabicane。

X

Bychanceshefoundhim，asthecavalierHadfromthehelmuncasedhisheadtoview；

Sothatwhenofthedingyforestclear，FairBradamanthergentlecousinknew。

Himfromafarshehailedwithjoyfulcheer，Andnowmorenigh，toembracethewarriorflew；

Andnamedherself，andraisedhervizorhigh，Andlethimplainlywhoshewasespy。

XI

NonecouldAstolphohavefoundanywhereWithwhomtoleavehishorsewithmorecontent，Asknowingshewouldguardthesteedwithcare，Andtohislordonhisreturnpresent；

AndhebelievedthatHeavenhad，initscare，DukeAymon\'sdaughterforthispleasuresent。

Herwashewontwithpleasureayetosee，Butnowwithmoreinhisnecessity。

XII

Embracingtwiceorthricethecousinsstand，Fraternally，eachother\'sneck，andtheyHadofeachother\'swelfaremadedemandWithmuchaffection，eretheduke\'gansay；

“WouldInowseethewingedpeople\'sland，HereuponearthImaketoolongdelay。”

Andopeningtothedamethethoughthebrewed，TohertheflyinghorseAstolphoshewed。

XIII

ButshescarcemarvelledwhenabovetheplainShesawtherisingsteedhiswingsunfold；

Sinceuponformertime，withmasteringrein。

Onhimhadchargedthedamethatwizardold；

Andmadehereyeandeyelidsorelystrain，Sohardshegazed，hismovementstobehold；

Thedaythatheboreoff，withwonderousrange，Rogeroonhisjourney，longandstrange。

XIV

AstolphosaysonherhewillbestowHisRabican；sopassingswiftofkind，That，ifthecourserstartedwhenabowWasdrawn，heleftthefeatheredshaftbehind；

Andwillaswellhispanoplyforego，ThatitmaytoMountAlbanbeconsigned:

Andsheforhimpreservethemartialweed；

Sinceofhisarmshehasnopresentneed。

XV

Bent，sinceacourseinairwastobeflown，Thathe，asbesthecan，willmakehimlight。

Yetkeepstheswordandhorn；althoughaloneThehornfromeveryrisquemightshieldtheknight:

Buthethelanceabandons，whichthesonOfGalaphronwaswonttobearinflight；

Thelance，bywhichwhoeverinthecourseWastouched，fellheadlonghurtlingfromhishorse。

XVI

BackedbyAstolpho，andascendingslow，Thehippogryphthroughyieldingaetherflew；

Andnexttheriderstirredthecourserso，Thatinathoughthevanishedoutofview。

Thuswithhispilotdoesthepatrongo，Fearingthegaleandrock，tillheisthroughThereefs；then，havinglefttheshorebehind，Hoistseverysail，andshootsbeforethewind。

XVII

Bradamant，whendepartedwasthepeer，Remaineddistressedinmind；sinceinwhatwaySheknewnothergoodkinsman\'swarlikegearAndcoursertoMountAlbantoconvey。

Foronherheart，whichtheyinflameandtear，ThewarmdesireandgreedywillyetpreyToseetheChild；whomshetofindoncemoreAtVallombrosathought，ifnotbefore。

XVIII

Herestandinginsuspense，bychanceshespiedAchurl，thatcametowardsherontheplain，Who，atherbest，Astolpho\'sarmourtied，Asbesthemight，andlaidonRabicane；

Shenextbehindherbadethepeasantguide(Onecourserloadedandoneloose)thetwain。

Twowerethesteeds；forshehadthatbefore，OnwhichhishorsefromPinnabelshebore。

XIX

ToVallombrosatodirectherwayShethought，inhopestofindRogerothere:

But，fearingevermoretogoastray，Knewnothowthithershemightbestrepair。

Thechurlhadofthecountrysmallassay，And，suretobebewildered，wendthepair:

Yetataventurethitherwardshehies，Whereshebelievestheplaceofmeetinglies。

XX

Shehereandthere，assheherwaypursued，Turned，butfoundnonetoquestionoftheroad；

Shesawatmid-day，issuingfromthewood，Afort，norfarremovedwastheabode，Whichonthesummitofamountainstood，AndtotheladylikeMountAlbanshowed；

AndwasMountAlbansure；inwhichrepairOneofherbrothersandhermotherwere。

XXI

She，whensherecognizedtheplace，becameSadderatheartthanIhavepowertosay。

Ifshedelays，discoveredisthedame，Northencewillbeallowedtowendherway:

Ifthenceshewendsnot，oftheamorousflameWhichsoconsumesher，shewillbetheprey，NorseeRogeromore，norcompassaughtWhichwasatVallombrosatobewrought。

XXII

Somedealshedoubted:thentoturnhersteed，ResolveduponMountAlban\'scastlenear；

And，forshethenceherwaycoulddeftlyread，Hercourseanewtowardstheabbeysteer。

ButFortune，goodorevil，haddecreedThemaid，beforesheofthevalewasclear，Ofoneofhergoodbrethrenshouldbespied，Alardonamed，ereshehadtimetohide。

XXIII

HecamefrombilletingthebandswhichlayDispersedaboutthatprovince，footandhorse；

Forthesurroundingdistrict，toobeyKingCharlemagne，hadraisedanotherforce。

Embracesbrotherlyandfriendlysay，Salutesandkindlycheer，ensueofcourse；

AndnextintoMountAlban，sidebyside，They，communingofmanymatters，ride。

XXIV

BradamantentersMontalbano\'sseat，WhomBeatricehadmourned，andvainlysoughtThroughspaciousFrance:\'Tishereallwelcomesweet，Thekissandclaspofhand，sheholdsatnought，Whileheramotherandabrothergreet，AstheenamouredmaidcomparesinthoughtThesewiththelovedRogero\'sfondembrace；

Whichtimewillneverfromhermindefface。

XXV

Becauseshecouldnotgo，oneinhersteadTosendtoVallombrosashedevised，Whothitherinthedamsel\'snameshouldspeed；

BywhomshouldyoungRogerobeapprisedWhatkeptherthence；andprayed，ifprayershouldneed，Thatthereheforlovewouldbebaptised；

Andnext，aswasconcerned，wouldintendWhatmighttheirbridalbringtohappyend。

XXVI

ShepurposedthesamemessengershouldbearAswelltoherRogerohisgoodsteed；

Whichhewaseverwontedtoholddear，Worthilydear；forsuresostoutatneedAndbeauteouswasnocourser，farornear，InlandofChristianorofPaynimcreed，InoccupationoftheGaulorMoor；

ExceptBaiardogoodandBrigliador。

XXVII

ValiantRogero，whentooboldofspriteHebackedthehippogryphandsoaredinair，Frontinoleft(Frontinohewashight)，WhomBradamantthentookintohercare，AndtoMountAlbansent；andhadhimdight，Andnourished，atlargecost，withplenteousfare；

Norletberodeexceptateasypace，Hencewashene\'ersosleekorwellincase。

XXVIII

Eachdamselandeachdamewhoherobeyed，Shetasked，togetherwithherself，tosew，Withsubtletoil；andwithfinegoldo\'erlaidApieceofsilkofwhiteandsablehue:

Withthisshetraptthehorse；thenchoseamaid，OldCallitrephia\'sdaughter，fromthecrew；

WhosemotherwhilomBradamanthadnursed；

Adamselsheinallhersecretsversed。

XXIX

HowgraveninherheartRogerolies，Athousandtimestohershehadconfessed；

AndhadextolledabovethedeitiesThemanners，worth，andbeautybepossessed。

“NobettermessengercouldIdevise，“

(Shesaid，andcalledthedamselfromtherest，)

“NorhaveIone，Hippalcamine，moresageAndsurethanthree，todomyembassage。”

XXX

Hippalcawastheattendantdamselhight。

“Go，“(saysherlady，anddescribestheway)

AndafterwardsinformsthemaidarightOfallwhichtoRogerosheshouldsay；

Andwhysheattheabbeyfailedtheknight，Whomustnottobadfaithascribeherstay，ButthistoFortunecharge，thatsodecides，Who，morethanweourselves，ourconductguides。

XXXI

Shemadethedamselmountuponapad，AndputintoherhandFrontino\'srein；

And，ifshemetwithonesorudeormad，Whotodepriveherofthesteedwerefain，Hertoproclaimwhowashisowner，bade，Asthatwhichmightsufficetomakehimsane。

Forshebelievedtherewasnocavalier，ButthatRogero\'snamewouldmakehimfear。

XXXII

Ofmanyandmanythings，whereoftotreatWithgoodRogero，inherstead，sheshowed；

Ofwhichinstructedwell，herpalfreyfleetHippalcastirred，norlongerthereabode。

Throughhighway，field，andwood，agloomybeat，Morethantenwearymilesthedamselrode，Ereanycrossedherpathonmischiefbent，Orevenquestionedwitherwardshewent。

XXXIII

Atnoonofday，descendingfromamount，Sheinastreightandilldeclivity，Ledbyadwarf，encounteredRodomont，Whowasafootandharnessedcap-a-pee。

TheMoortowardsherraisedhishaughtyfront，AndstraightblasphemedtheeternalHierarchy，Thathorse，sorichlytrappedandpassingfair，Hehadnotfoundinaknight-errant\'scare。

XXXIV

Onthefirstcourserheshouldfind，theknightHadswornasolemnoathhishandstolay:

Thiswasthefirst，norheonsteedcouldlightFairerorfitter；yettotakeawayThechargerfromamaidwerefouldespite。

Doubtfulhestands，butcovetssoretheprey；

Eyesandsurveyshim，andsaysoften，“WhyIsnotaswellthecourser\'smasterby?“

XXXV

“Ah！wouldbewere！“tohimthemaidreplied，“Forhaplyhewouldmaketheechangethythought。

Abetterknightthantheethehorsedothride，Andvainlywouldhismatchonearthbesought。”——

“Whotramplesthusonother\'sfame?“——hecried；

Andshe——“Rogero“——said，asshewastaught。

ThenRodomont——“ThesteedImaymyown；

Sincehimachampionridesofsuchrenown。

XXXVI

“Ifhe，asyourelate，beofsuchforce，Thathesurprisesallbesideinmight，Ineedsmustpaythehireaswellashorse；

Andbethisatthepleasureoftheknight！

ThatIamRodomont，tohimdiscourse；

And，ifindeedwithmeheliststofight，Meshalltofind；inthatIshineconfest，Bymyownlight，inmotionoratrest。

XXXVII

“Ileavesuchvestigewheresoe\'erItread，Thevolleyedthunderleavesnotworsebelow。”

Hehadthrownback，overFrontino\'shead，Thecourser\'sgildedreins，insayingso，Backedhim，andleftHippalcasorebested；

Who，bathedintears，andgoadedbyherwoe，Criesshameonhim，andthreatsthekingwithill:

Rodomonthearkensnot，andclimbsthehill:

XXXVIII

WhitherthedwarfconductshimonthetraceOfDoraliceandMandricardobold。

Behind，Hippalcahiminceaselesschase，Pursueswithtauntandcursesmanifold。

Whatcameofthisissaidinotherplace。

Turpin，bywhomthishistoryistold，Heremakesdigression，andreturnsagainThither，wherefaithlessPinnabelwasslain。

XXXIX

DukeAymon\'sdaughterscarcehadturnedawayFromthence，whoonhertrackinhastehadgone，Erethitherbyanotherpath，astray，Zerbinocame，withthatdeceitfulcrone，Andsawthebleedingbodywhereitlay:

And，thoughthewarriorwastohimunknown，Asgoodandcourteous，felthisbosomswell，Withpityatthatcruelsightandfell。

XL

DeadlaySirPinnabel，andbathedingore；

Fromwhomsuchstreamsofbloodprofuselyflow，Aswereacauseforwonderment，hadmoreSwordsthanahundredjoinedtolayhimlow。

AprintofrecentfootstepstoexploreThecavalierofScotlandwasnotslow；

Whotooktheadventure，inthehopetoreadWhowasthedoerofthemurderousdeed。

XLI

Thehagtowaitwasorderedbythepeer，Whowouldreturntoherinlittlespace。

Shetothebodyofthecountdrewnear，Andwithfixteyeexaminedeveryplace；

Whowillednotaught，thatinhersightwasdear，Thebodyofthedeadshouldvainlygrace；

Asonewho，soiledwitheveryothervice，Surpassedallwomankindinavarice。

XLII

Ifsheinanymannercouldhavethought，Orhopedtohaveconcealedtheintendedtheft，Thebleedingwarrior\'ssurcoat，richlywrought，Shewould，togetherwithhisarms，havereft；

Butatwhatmightbesafelyhidden，caught，And，grievedatheart，forewentthegloriousweft。

Himofabeauteousgirdlesheundrest，Andthissecuredbetweenadoublevest。

XLIII

Zerbinoaftersomeshortspacecameback，WhovainlyBradamanthadthencepursuedThroughthegreenholt；becausethebeatentrackWaslostinmanyothersinthewood；

Andhe(fordaylightnowbegantolack)

Fearednightshouldcatchhim\'midthosemountainsrude，Andwiththeimpiouswomanthence，inquestOfinn，fromthedisastrousvalleyprest。

XLIV

Aspacioustown，whichAltaripahight，Journeyingthetwain，attwomiles\'distancespy:

Therestoptthepair，andhaltedforthenight，Which，atfullsoar，evennowwentupthesky:

Norlonghadrestedthereere，leftandright，Theyfromthepeopleheardamournfulcry；

Andsawfasttearsfromeveryeyelidfall，Asifsomecauseofsorrowtouchedthemall。

XLV

Zerbinoaskedtheoccasion，and\'twassaidTidingshadbeentoCountAnselmobrought，ThatPinnabel，hisson，waslyingdeadInastreightwaybetweentwomountainswrought。

Zerbinofeignedsurprise，andhunghishead，Infearlesthetheassassinshouldbethought；

ButwelldivinedthiswasthewighthefoundUponhisjourney，lifelessontheground。

XLVI

Aftersomelittletime，thefuneralbierArrives，\'midtorchandflambeau，wherethecriesAreyetmorethick，andtothestarrysphereLamentandnoiseofsmittenhandsarise；

AndfasterandfromfullerveinthetearWatersallcheeks，descendingfromtheeyes；

Butinacloudmoredismalthantherest，Istheunhappyfather\'svisagedrest。

XLVII

WhilesolemnpreparationsowasmadeForthegrandobsequies，withreverencedue，Accordingtoolduseandhonourspaid，Informerage，corruptedbyeachnew；

AproclamationoftheirlordallayedQuicklythenoiseofthelamentingcrew；

PromisinganyoneamightygainThatshoulddenouncebywhomhissonwasslain。

XLVIII

Fromvoicetovoice，fromonetootherear，Theloudproclaimtheythroughthetowndeclare；

Tillthisthewickedwomanchancedtohear，Whopastinragethetygerorthebear；

AndhencetheruinoftheScottishpeer，Eitherinhatred，wouldthecroneprepare，Orwereitshealonemightboasttobe，Inhumanform，withouthumanity；

XLIX

Orwereitbuttogainthepromisedprize；——

Shetoseekoutthegrievingcountyflew，And，prefacinghertaleinlikelywise，SaidthatZerbinodidthedeed；anddrewThegirdleforth，towitnesstoherlies；

Whichstraightthemiserablefatherknew；

Andonthewoman\'staleandtokenbuiltAclearassuranceofZerbino\'sguilt。

L

And，weeping，withraisedhands，washeardtosay，Heforhismurderedsonwouldhaveamends。

ToblockthehostelwhereZerbinolay，Forallthetownisrisen，thefathersends。

Theprince，whodeemshisenemiesaway，Andnosuchinjuryasthisattends，InhisfirstsleepisseizedbyAnselm\'sthrong，Whothinkshehasenduredsofoulawrong。

LI

Thatnightinprison，fetteredwithapairOfheavyletters，isZerbinochained。

Forbeforeyettheskiesilluminatedare，Thewrongfulexecutionisordained；

Andintheplacewillhebequartered，whereThedeedwasdoneforwhichheisarraigned。

Nootherinquestisonthisreceived；

Itisenoughthatsotheirlordbelieved。

LII

When，thenextmorn，AurorastainswithdyeRed，white，andyellow，theclearhorizon，Thepeoplerise，topunish(“Death！“theircry)

Zerbinoforthecrimehehasnotdone:

Theywithoutorderhimaccompany，Alawlessmultitude，someride，somerun。

I\'themidsttheScottishprince，withdroopinghead，Is，bounduponalittlehackney，led。

LIII

ButHEwhowiththeinnocentoftsides，Northoseabandonswhomakehimtheirstay，ForprinceZerbinosuchdefenceprovides，Thereisnofearthathewilldieto-day；

GodthitherwardrenownedOrlandoguides；

Whosecomingforhissafetypavestheway:

OrlandoseesbeneathhimonaplainTheyouthtodeathconductedbythetrain。

LIV

Withhimwaswendedshe，thatinthecell，Prisoned，Orlandofound；thatroyalmaid，ChildofGallicia\'sking，fairIsabel，Whomchanceintotheruffians\'powerconveyed，Whattimehershipshequitted，bytheswellOfthewildseaandtempestoverlaid:

Thedamsel，who，yetnearerherheart-coreThanherownvitalbeing，Zerbinowore。

LV

ShehadbeneathOrlando\'sconvoystrayed，Sincerescuedfromthecave。WhenontheplainThedamselsawthemotleytrooparrayed，SheaskedOrlandowhatmightbethetrain?

“Iknownot，“saidtheCount；andleftthemaidUpontheheight，andhurriedtowardstheplain。

HemarkedZerbino，andatthefirstsightAbaronofhighworthesteemedtheknight，LVI

AndaskedhimwhyandwhereforehimtheyledThuscaptive，toZerbinodrawingnear:

Atthisthedolefulprinceupraisedhishead，And，havingbetterheardthecavalier，Rehearsedthetruth；andthissowellhesaid，Thathedeservedthesuccourofthepeer。

WellSirOrlandohim，byhisreply，Deemedinnocent，andwronglydoomedtodie。

LVII

And，afterhehadheard\'twasatthehestOfAnselm，CountofAltaripa，done，Wascertain\'twasandoutragemanifest，Sincenoughtbutillcouldspringfromhim；andone，Moreover，wastheother\'sfoeprofest，Fromancienthateandenmity，whichrunInClermontandMaganza\'sblood；afeudWithinjuries，anddeathandshamepursued。

LVIII

Orlandototherabblecried，“UntieThecavalier，unlessyouwouldbeslain。”——

“Whodealssuchmightyblows?“——onemadereply，Thatwouldbethoughtthetruestofthetrain；

“Wereheoffirewhomakessuchbolddefy，Wewaxorstraw，toohaughtywerethestrain“:

AndchargedwiththatthepaladinofFrance。

Orlandoattheloselcouchedhislance。

LIX

TheshiningarmourwhichthechiefhadrentFromyoungZerbinobutthenightbefore，Andclothedhimselfwithal，poorsuccourlentAgainstOrlandointhatcombatsore。

Againstthechurl\'srightcheektheweaponwent:

Itfailedindeedhistemperedhelmtobore，Butsuchashockhesufferedinthestrife，Asbrokehisneck，andstretchedhimvoidoflife。

LX

Allatonecourse，ofotheroftheband，Withlanceunmoved，hepiercedthebosomthrough；

Leftit；onDurindanalaidhishand，Andbrokeintothethicketofthecrew:

Oneheadintwainheseveredwiththebrand，(While，fromtheshoulderslopt，anotherflew)

Ofmanypiercedthethroat；andinabreathAboveahundredbrokeandputtodeath。

LXI

Aboveathirdhekilled，andchasedtherest，Andsmote，andpierced，andcleft，ashepursued。

Himselfofhelmorshieldonedispossest；

OnewithspontoonorbillthechampaignstrewedThisonealongtheroad，acrossitprestAfourth；thissquatsincavernorinwood。

Orlando，withoutpity，onthatdayLetsnoneescapewhomhehaspowertoslay。

LXII

Ofahundredmenandtwenty，inthatcrew，(SoTurpinsumsthem)eightydiedatleast。

ThitherOrlandofinallywithdrew，Where，withaheartsoretremblinginhisbreast，Zerbinosat；howheatRoland\'sviewRejoiced，inversecanhardlybeexprest:

Who，butthathewasonthehackneybound，Wouldathisfeethavecasthimselftoground。

LXIII

WhileRoland，afterhehadloosedtheknight，Helpedhimtodonhisshiningarmsagain；

Striptfromthoseserjeants\'captain，whohaddightHimselfwiththegoodharness，tohispain；

TheprinceonIsabellaturnedhissight，Whohadhaltedonthehillabovetheplain:

And，aftersheperceivedthestrifewaso\'er，Nearerthefieldoffightherbeautiesbore。

LXIV

WhenyoungZerbinoathissidesurveyedThelady，whobyhimwasheldsodear；

Thebeauteouslady，whomfalsetonguehadsaidWasdrowned，sooftenweptwithmanyatear，Asificeathisheart-corehadbeenlaid，Waxedcold，andsomedealshookthecavalier；

Butthechillquicklypast，andhe，instead，Wasflushedwithamorousfire，fromfoottohead。

LXV

Fromquicklyclippingherinhisembrace，HimreverenceforAnglantes\'sovereignstayed；

Becausehethought，andheldforcertaincase，ThatRolandwasaloverofthemaid；

Sopastfrompaintopain；andlittlespaceEnduredthejoywhichheatfirstassayed。

Andworseheboresheshouldanother\'sbe，Thanhearingthatthemaidwasdrownedatsea。

LXVI

Andworsehegrieved，thatshewaswithaknightTowhomheowedsomuch:becausetowrestTheladyfromhishand，wasneitherright，Noryetperhapswouldproveaneasyquest。

He，withoutquarrel，hadnootherwightSufferedtopart，ofsuchaprizepossest；

Butwouldendure，Orlando(suchhisdebt)

Afootuponhisprostrateneckshouldset。

LXVII

Thethreeinsilencejourneytoafont，Wheretheyalight，andhaltbesidethewell；

HishelmethereundidthewearyCount，Andmadetheprincetooquittheironshell。

Theyouthunhelmed，sheseesherlover\'sfront，AndpalewithsuddenjoygrowsIsabel:

Then，changing，brightenedlikeahumidflower，Whenthewarmsunsucceedstodrenchingshower。

LXVIII

Andwithoutmoredelayorscruple，prestTocastherarmsaboutherloverdear；

Andnotawordcoulddraw-forthfromherbreast，Butbathedhisneckandfacewithbrinytear。

Orlando，whoremarkedtheloveexprest，Needingnomoretomakethematterclear，Couldnotbut，bythesecertaintokens，seeThecouldnootherbutZerbinobe。

LXIX

Whenspeechreturned，ereyetthemaidenwellHaddriedhercheeksfromthedescendingtear，SheonlyofthecourtesycouldtellLateshownherbyAnglantes\'cavalier。

Theprince，whoinonescaleweighedIsabel，Togetherwithhislife，esteemedasdear，——

FellatOrlando\'sfeetandhimadored，Astotwolivesatoncebyhimrestored。

LXX

Proffersandthankshadfollowed，witharoundOfcourtesiesbetweenthewarlikepair，Hadtheynotheardthecoveredpathsresound，Whichovergrownwithgloomyfoliagewere。

Upontheirheadsthehelmet，lateunbound，Theyquicklyplace，andtotheirsteedsrepair；

And，lo！aknightandmaidarrive，erewellThecavaliersareseatedinthesell。

LXXI

ThiswastheTartarMandricardo，whoInhastebehindthepaladinhadsped，TovengeAlzirdoandManilard，thetwoWhomgoodOrlando\'svalourhadlaiddead:

Thoughafterwardslesseagertopursue，SincehewithhimfairDoralicehadled；

Whomfromahundredmen，inplateandchain，He，withasinglestaffofoak，hadta\'en。

LXXII

YetknewnotthatitwasAnglantes\'peerThiswhile，ofwhomhehadpursuedthebeat；

ThoughthathewasapuissantcavalierBycertainsignalswashetaughttoweet。

MorethanZerbinohimheeyed，and，near，Perusedthepaladinfromheadtofeet；

Thenfindingallthetokenscoincide，“ThouartthemanIseek，“thepaynimcried。

LXXIII

“\'Tisnowtendays，“tohimtheTartarsaid，“ThattheeIstillhavefollowed；sothefameHadstungme，andinmesuchlongingbred，WhichoftheetoourcampofPariscame:

When，amidthousandsbythyhandlaiddead，Scarceonealivefledthither，toproclaimThemightyhavocmadebythygoodhand，\'MidTremisena\'sandNoritia\'sband。

LXXIV

“Iwasnot，asIknew，infollowingslowBothtobeholdthee，andtoprovethymight；

Andbythesurcoato\'erthinearmsIknow，(Instructedofthyvest)thouarttheknight:

Andifsuchcognizancethoudidstnotshow，And，\'midahundred，wertconcealedfromsight，Forwhatthouartthouplainlywouldstappear，Thyworthconspicuousinthyhaughtycheer。”

LXXV

“Noonecansay，“tohimOrlandocried，“Butthatavaliantcavalierthouart:

Forsuchabravedesirecanillreside，\'Tismyassurance，inahumbleheart。

Sincethouwouldstseeme，wouldthatthouinside，Couldstaswithout，beholdme！IapartWilllaymehelm，thatinallpointsthywillAndpurposeofthyquestImayfulfil。

LXXVI

“Butwhenthouwellhastscannedmewiththineeye，Tothatthineotherwishaswellattend:

ItyetremainsfortheetosatisfyThewant，whichleadstheeaftermetowend；

Thatthoumayestmarkif，inmyvalour，I

Agreewiththatboldcheerthousocommend。”——

“Andnow，“(exclaimedtheTartar)，“fortherest！

Formyfirstwantisthoroughlyredrest。”

LXXVII

Orlando，allthiswhile，fromheadtofeet，Searchesthepaynimwithinquiringeyes:

Bothsides，andnextthepommelofhisseatSurveys，yetneithermacenortuckespies；

Andaskshowhethecombatwillrepeat，Ifhisgoodlanceattheencounterflies——

“Takethounocareforthat，“repliedthepeer；

“ThusintomanyhaveIstrickenfear。

LXXVIII

“IhaveanoathinHeaventogirdnoblade，TillDurindanafromthecountbewon。

Pursuingwhom，Ithrougheachroadherestrayed，Withhimtoreckonformorepoststhanone。

Ifthouwiltpleasetohear，myoathImadeWhenonmyheadIplacedthismorion:

Whichcasque，withalltheotherarmsIbear，AthousandyearsagogreatHector\'swere。

LXXIX

“Tothesegoodarmsnoughtlacksbesidethesword；

Howitwasstolen，toyouIcannotsay:

Thisnow，itseems，isbornebyBrava\'slord，Andhenceishesodaringinaffray。

YetwellItrust，ifIthewarriorboard，Tomakehimrenderhisill-gottenprey。

Yetmore；IseekthechampionwithdesireToavengethefamousAgrican，mysire。

LXXX

“HimthisOrlandoslewbytreachery，Iwot，norcouldhaveslaininotherwise。”

Thecountcouldbearnomore，and，“\'Tisalie！“

(Exclaims)，“andwhosoeversaysso，lies:

HimfairlydidIslay；Orlando，I。

ButwhatthouseekestFortuneheresupplies；

Andthisthefaulchionis，whichthouhassought，Whichshallbethineifbythyvalourbought。

LXXXI

“Althoughmineisthefaulchion，rightfully，Letusforitincourtesycontend；

NorwillIinthisbattle，thatitbeMoreminethanthine，buttoatreesuspend:

Bearofftheweaponfreelyhence，ifmeThoukillorconquer。”Ashemadeanend，HeDurindanafromhisbeltunslung，Andinmid-fielduponasaplinghung。

LXXXII

AlreadydistanthalftherangeofbowIsfromhisoppositeeachpuissantknight，Andpricksagainsttheother，nothingslowToslackthereinsorplytherowelsbright。

Alreadydealtiseithermightyblow，Wherethehelmyieldsapassagetothesight。

Asifofice，theshatteredlancesfly，Brokeinathousandpieces，tothesky。

LXXXIII

Oneandtheotherlanceparforcemustsplit，Inthatthecavaliersrefusetobend；

Thecavaliers，whointhesaddlesit，Returningwiththestaff\'sunbrokenend。

Thewarriors，whowithsteedhadeversmit，Now，asapairofhindsinragecontendForthemead\'sboundaryorriver\'sright，Armedwithtwoclubs，maintainacruelfight。

LXXXIV

Thetruncheonswhichthevaliantchampionsbear，Failinthecombat，andfewblowsresist；

Bothragewithmightierfury，hereandthere，Leftwithoutotherweaponthanthefist；

Withthisthedesperatefoesengage，and，whereThehandcangrapple，plateandmailuntwist。

Letnonedesire，toguardhimselffromwrongs，Aheavierhammerormoreholdingtongs。

LXXXV

HowcantheSaracenconcludethefrayWithhonour，whichhehaughtilyhadsought?

\'TwerefortytowastetimeinanassayWheretohimselfmoreharmthesmiterwroughtThantothesmitten:inconclusion，theyClosed，andthepaynimkingOrlandocaught，Andstrainedagainsthisbosom；whatJove\'ssonDidbyAntaeus，thinkingtohavedone。

LXXXVI

Himgripedathwart，he，inimpetuousmood，Wouldnowpushfromhim，nowwouldcloselystrain；

Andwaxedsowroththat，inhisheatofblood，TheTartarlittlethoughtabouthisrein。

Firminhisstirrupsself-collectedstoodRoland，andwatchedhisvantagetoobtain；

Hetotheothercourser\'sforeheadsliptHiswaryhand，andthencethebridlestript。

LXXXVII

TheSaracenassayswithallhismightTochoak，andfromthesellhisfoemantear:

WitheitherkneeOrlandograspsittight，NorcantheTartarmorehim，hereorthere。

Butwiththestrainingofthepaynimknight，Thegirtswhichholdhissaddlebrokenare。

Scarceconsciousofhisfall，Orlandolies，Withfeeti\'thestirrups，tighteningyethisthighs。

LXXXVIII

Asfallsasackofarmour，withsuchsoundTumbledOrlando，whenhepresttheplain。

KingMandricardo\'scourser，whenhefoundHisheaddeliveredfromtheguidingrein，Madeoffwithhim，unheedingwhattheground，Stumblingthroughwoodland，orbypathwayplain，Hitherandtither，blindedbyhisfear；

AndborewithhimtheTartarcavalier。

LXXXIX

ThebeauteousDoralice，whoseesherguideSoquitthefield，——dismayedathisretreat，Andwontedinhissuccourtoconfide，Herhackneydrivesbehindhiscourserfleet:

Thepaynimratesthecharger，inhispride，Andsmiteshimoftentimeswithhandsandfeet；

Threatening，asifheunderstoodhislore；

Andwherehe\'dstopthecourser，chafeshimmore。

XC

Notlookingtohisfeet，byhighorlow，Thebeastofcravenkind，withheadlongforceThreemilesinringshadgone，andmorewouldgo，Butthatintoafossewhichstopttheircourse，Notlinedwithfeatherbedorquiltbelow，Tumble，reversed，theriderandhishorse。

OnthehardgroundwasMandricardothrown，Yetneitherspoiledhimself，norbrokeabone:

XCI

Herestoptthehorse；buthimhecouldnotguide，Leftwithoutbithismotionstorestrain。

Brimfullofrageandcholer，athisside，TheTartarheldhim，grappledbythemane。

“Putuponhim“(toMandricardocriedHislady，Doralice)“myhackney\'srein，SinceforthebridleIhavelittleuse；

Forgentleismypalfrey，reinedorloose。”

XCII

ThepaynimdeemsitwerediscourtesyToaccepttheprofferbythedamselmade。

Buthisthroughothermeansareinwillbe；

SinceFortune，whohiswisheswellappaid，MadethitherwardthefalseGabrinaflee，AftersheyoungZerbinohadbetrayed:

Wholikeashe-wolffled，which，asshehies，Atdistancehearsthehoundsandhunters\'cries。

XCIII

Shehaduponherbackthegallantgear，Andthesameyouthfulornamentsandvest，Striptfromtheill-taughtdamselforherjeer，Thatinherspoilsthebeldammightbedrest，Androdethehorsethatdamselbackedwhilere；

Whowasamongthechoicestandthebest。

Ereyetawareofher，theancientdameOnDoraliceandMandricardocame。

XCIV

Stordilane\'sdaughterandtheTartarkingLaughatthevestofyouthfulshowandshape，Uponthatancientwoman，figuringLikemonkey，rathersay，likegrandamape。

FromhertheSaracendesignstowringTherein，anddoesthedeed:upontherapeOfthecrone\'sbridle，he，withangrycry，Threatensandscaresherhorse，andmakeshimfly。

XCV

HefliesandhurriesthroughtheforestgrayThatancientwoman，almostdeadwithfear，Byhillanddale，bystraightandcrookedway，Byfosseandcliff，athazard，thereandhere。

ButitimportsmenotsomuchtosayOfher，thatIshouldleaveAnglantes\'peer；

Who，fromannoyanceofafoereleased，Thebrokensaddleathiseasere-pieced。

XCVI

Hemountshishorse，andwatcheslong，beforeDeparting，ifthefoewillre-appear；

NorseeingpuissantMandricardomore，Atlastresolvesinsearchofhimtosteer。

But，asonenurturedwellincourtlylore，Fromthencedepartednotthecavalier，Tillhewithkindsalutes，infriendlystrain，Fairleaveshadtakenofthelovingtwain。

XCVII

AthisdeparturewaxedZerbinowoe，AndIsabellaweptforsorrow:theyHadwendedwithhim，butthecount，althoughTheircompanywasfairandgood，saidnay；

Urgingforreason，noughtsoillcouldshowIncavalier，as，whenuponhiswayToseekhisfoemanout，totakeafriend，Whohimwitharmsmightsuccourordefend。

XCVIII

Next，iftheymettheSaracen，beforeTheyshouldencounterhim，besoughtthemsay，Thathe，Orlando，wouldforthreedaysmore。

Waitinghim，inthatterritorystay:

But，afterthat，wouldseektheflagswhichboreThegoldenlilies，andKingCharles\'array。

ThatMandricardothroughtheirmeansmightknow，Ifsuchhispleasure，wheretofindhisfoe。

XCIX

TheloverspromisedwillinglytodoThis，andwhateverelseheshouldcommand。

Bydifferentwaysthecavalierswithdrew，Oneontheright，andoneonthelefthand。

Thecount，ereotherpathhewouldpursue，Tookfromthesapling，andreplaced，hisbrand。

And，whereheweenedhemightthepaynimbestEncounter，thitherwardhissteedaddrest。

C

Thecourseinpathlesswoods，which，withoutrein，TheTartar\'schargerhadpursuedastray，MadeRolandfortwodays，withfruitlesspain，Followhim，withouttidingsofhisway。

Orlandoreachedarillofcrystalvein，Oneitherbankofwhichameadowlay；

Which，stainedwithnativehuesandrich，hesees，Anddottedo\'erwithfairandmanytrees。

CI

Themid-dayfervourmadethesheltersweetTohardyherdaswellasnakedswain；

SothatOrlando，wellbeneaththeheatSomedealmightwince，opprestwithplateandchain。

Heentered，forrepose，thecoolretreat，Andfoundittheabodeofgriefandpain；

Andplaceofsojournmoreaccursedandfell，Onthatunhappyday，thantonguecantell。

CII

Turninghimround，hethere，onmanyatree，Beheldengraved，uponthewoodyshore，WhatasthewritingofhisdeityHeknew，assoonashehadmarkedthelore。

Thiswasaplaceofthosedescribedbyme，Whitherofttimes，attendedbyMedore，Fromthenearshepherd\'scothadwonttostrayThebeauteouslady，sovereignofCatay。

CIII

Inahundredknots，amidthosegreenabodes，Inahundredparts，theircypherednamesaredight；

Whosemanylettersaresomanygoads，WhichLovehasinhisbleedinghear-corepight。

Hewoulddiscreditinathousandmodes，Thatwhichhecreditsinhisowndespite；

Andwouldparforcepersuadehimself，thatrhindOtherAngelicathanhishadsigned。