I
Highmindedlord！youractionsevermoreIhavewithreasonlauded，andstilllaud；
ThoughIwithstyleinapt，andrusticlore，Youoflargeportionofyourpraisedefraud:
But，ofyourmanyvirtues，onebeforeAllothersIwithheartandtongueapplaud，——That，ifeachmanagraciousaudiencefinds，Noeasyfaithyourequaljudgmentblinds。
II
Often，toshieldtheabsentonefromblame，Ihearyouthis，orother，thingadduce；
Orhimyoulet，atleast，anaudienceclaim，Wherestilloneearisopentoexcuse:
Andbeforedoomingmentoscaithandshame，Toseeandhearthemeverisyouruse；
Andereyoujudgeanother，manyaday，Andmonth，andyear，yoursentencetodelay。
III
HadNorandinebeenwithyourcareendued，WhathebyGryphondid，hehadnotdone。
Profitandfamehavefromyourruleaccrued:
AstainmoreblackthanpitchhecastuponHisname:throughhim，hispeoplewerepursuedAndputtodeathbyOlivero\'sson；
Whoattencutsorthrusts，infurymade，Somethirtydeadaboutthewaggonlaid。
IV
Whitherfeardrives，inrout，theothersall，Somescatteredhere，somethere，oneveryside，Fillroadandfield；togainthecity-wallSomestrive，andsmotheredinthemightytide，Oneonanother，inthegatewayfall。
Gryphon，allthoughtofpitylaidaside，Threatsnotnorspeaks，butwhirlshisswordabout，Wellvengingonthecrowdtheireveryflout。
V
Ofthosewhototheportalforemostfleed，Thereadiestofthecrowdtheirfeettoply，Part，moreintentupontheirproperneedThantheirfriends\'peril，raisethedraw-bridgehigh:
Part，weepingandwithdeathlikevisage，speed，Norturntheireyesbehindthemastheyfly:
While，throughtheamplecity，outcryloud，Andnoise，andtumultrisesfromthecrowd。
VI
TwonimbleGryphonseizes，midthetrain，Whentotheirwoethebridgeisraised；ofone，Uponthefieldthewarriorstrewsthebrain，Whichhebearsoutonahardgrindingstone；
Seizedbythebreast，theotherofthetwainOverthecity-wallbyhimisthrown，Fearchillsthetownsmen\'smarrow，whentheyspyThelucklesswretchdescendingfromthesky。
VII
Manytherewerewhofearedintheiralarms，Lesto\'erthewallSirGryphonwouldhavevaulted；
Norgreaterpanicseizeduponthoseswarms，Thanifthesoldanhadthetownassaulted。
Thesoundofrunningupanddown，ofarms，OfcryofMuezzins，onhighexalted；
Ofdrumsandtrumpets，heaven，\'twouldseem，rebounded，And，thattheworldwasbythenoiseconfounded。
VIII
ButIwilltoanothertimedelay，Whatchancedonthisoccasion，torecount。
\'TismeetIfollowCharlesuponhisway，HurryinginsearchoffuriousRodomont，Whodidthemonarch\'ssufferingpeopleslay。
Isaid，withhim，thedangertoaffront，WentNamus，Oliver，theDanishpeer，Avino，Avolio，OthoandBerlinghier。
IX
Eightlances\'shock，thateightsuchwarriorsguide，Whichallatonceagainstthekingtheyrest，Enduredthestoutandscalyserpent\'shide，InwhichthecruelMoorhislimbshaddrest。
Asabarquerightsitself，——thesheetuntied，Whichhelditssail，——bygrowingwindopprest；
SospeedilySirRodomontarose，Thoughahillhadbeenuprootedbytheblows。
X
RainierandGuido，Richard，Salomon，Ivan，Ughetto，Turpin，andthetwain——
Angiolin，Angelier——falseGanellon，AndMarkandMatthewfromSt。Michael\'splain，WiththeeightofwhomIspake，allsetuponThefoe，withEdwardandSirArimane；
WholeadingsuccoursfromtheEnglishshore，Hadlodgedtheminthetownshorttimebefore。
XI
Notso，well-keyedintothesolidstone，GroansuponAlpineheightthecastlegood，WhenbyrudeBoreas\'rageorEurus\'strown，Uptornareashandfirinmountainwood，AsgroansSirRodomont，withprideo\'erblown，Inflamedwithangerandwiththirstofblood:
And，asthethunderandthelightning\'sfireFlycoupled，suchhisvengeanceandhisire。
XII
Heathisheadtookaimwhostoodmostnigh；
Ughettowasthemiserablewight，Whomtotheteethheclove，andlefttodie；
Thoughofgoodtemperwashishelmetbright。
AswelltheothersmanystrokesletflyAthim，himself；whichallthewarriorsmite，Butharmsohardthedragon\'shidenomore，Thanneedlecanthesolidanvilscore。
XIII
Allthedefences，round，abandonedare，Theunpeopledcityisabandonedall；
For，wherethedangeristhegreater，thereThemanygivetheiraid，atCharles\'call:
Througheverystreettheyhurrytothesquare，Sinceflyingnoughtavails，fromworkandwall。
Theirbosomssothemonarch\'spresencewarms，Thateachagaintakescourage，eachtakesarms。
XIV
Aswhenwithintheclosely-fastenedcageOfanoldlioness，wellusedtofight，Anuntamedbullisprisoned，toengageThesavagemonster，forthemob\'sdelight；
Thecubs，whoseehimcrestinginhisrage，Androundthedenloud-bellowing，tothesightOfthehugebeast\'senormoushornsunused，Coweratadistance，timidandconfused；
XV
Butifthemotherspringathim，andhang，Fixinghercrueltusksintohisear，Herwhelpsaswellwillbloodtheirgreedyfang，And，boldinherdefence，assailthesteer:
Onebiteshispaunch，andonehisback:sosprangThatbanduponthepaynimcavalier。
Fromroofandwindow，andfromplacemorenigh，Pouredinaceaselessshower，theweaponsfly。
XVI
Ofcavaliersandfootmensuchthesqueeze，Thathardlycantheplacethepresscontain:
Theyclusterthereasthickasswarmingbees，Whothitherfromeachpassagetroopamain。
Sothat，weretheyunarmed，andwithmoreeaseThanstalksorturnipshecouldcleavethetrain，IllRodomontintwentydayswouldclearThegatheringcrowd，unitedfarandnear。
XVII
Unknowinghowhimselffromthencetofree，Thepaynimbythisgameisangeredsore，Wholittlethinsthegatheringrabblery，Stainingthegroundwiththousandsslainormore；
Andallthewhile，inhisextremity，Findsthathisbreathcomesthickerthanbefore；
Andseeshecannotpiercethehostileround，Unlesshethenceescapewhilestrongandsound。
XVIII
Themonarchrollsabouthishorrideyes，Andseesthatfoesalloutletsbarricade；
But，atthecostofcountlessenemies，Apathshallquicklybyhishandbemade。
WhereFurycallshim，lo！thefelonhies，Andbrandishesonhighhistrenchantblade，ToassailthenewlyenteredBritishband，WhichEdwardandSirArimancommand。
XIX
Hewhohasseenthefence，inwell-thongedsquare，Againstwhosestakestheeddyingcrowdisborn
Bywildbullbroken，thathashadtobear，Throughthelongday，dogs，blows，andceaselessscorn；
Whohuntsthescatteredpeoplehereandthere，Andthis，orthat，nowhoistsuponhishorn；
Lethimassuch，orfierceryet，account，Whenhebreaksforth，thecruelRodomont。
XX
Atonecross-blowfifteenortwentyfoesHehews，asmanyleaveswithoutabead，Atcrossordownright-stroke；asifherowsTrashesinvineyardorinwillow-bed，Atlastallsmearedwithbloodthepaynimgoes，Safefromtheplace，whichhehasheapedwithdead；
Andwheresoe\'erheturnshissteps，areleftHeads，arms，andothermembers，maimedandcleft。
XXI
Hefromthesquareretiresinsuchamode，Nonecanperceivethatdangerhimappals；
But，duringthis，whatwerethesafestroad，Bywhichtosally，hetothoughtrecals。
HecomesatlasttowheretheriverflowedBelowtheisle，andpastwithoutthewalls。
Indaringmenatarmsandmobincrease，Whopresshimsore，norlethimpartinpeace。
XXII
Asthehigh-couragedbeast，whomhuntersstartInthewildNomadeorMassilianchace，Who，eveninflying，showshisnobleheart，Andthreateningseekshislairwithsluggishpace；
Fromthatstrangewoodofsword，andspear，anddart，TurnsRodomont，withactionnothingbase；
Andstillimpededbythegallingfoe，Makesfortheriverwithlongstepsandslow。
XXIII
Heturnedupontherabble-routwhobayedBehindhim，thriceormore，byangerdriven，Andstainedanewhisfalchion，bywhosebladeMorethanahundreddeadlywoundsweregiven。
Butreason，finally，hisfurystayedBeforethebloodycarnagestanktoheaven；
Andhe，withbettercounsel，fromthesideCasthimselfdownintoSeine\'sfoamingtide。
XXIV
Athwartthecurrentswam，witharmsandall，Asifbycorksupborn，thecavalier。
ThoughthouAntaeusbred\'st，andHannibal，OAfrica！thouneverbred\'sthispeer！——
Whennowacrossthestream，withoutthewall，Heturned，andsawtheroyaltownappear，——Tohavetraversedallthecitymovedhisire，Leavingitundestroyedbyswordorfire；
XXV
Andhimsosorelyangerstungandpride，Thitherhethoughtasecondtimetogo；
Andfromhisinmostbosomgroanedandsighed，Norwoulddepartuntilhelaiditlow。
Buthesawonealongtheriver-sideApproach，whomadehimrageandhateforego；
Straitshallyouhearwho\'twas，approachedtheking，ButfirstIhavetosayofotherthing。
XXVI
IhaveofhaughtyDiscordnowtosay，TowhomthearchangelMichaelgavecommand，ToheattoenmityandfierceaffrayThebestofAgramant\'sbesiegingband。
Shewentthateveningfromtheabbeygray，Hertaskcommittingtoanother\'shand；——
LeftittoFraudtofeed，tillherreturn，Thewar，andmakethefiresshekindledburn；
XXVII
Andshebelieved，thatshewithgreaterpowerShouldgo，didPridewithheraswellrepair；
Andsheforallwereguestedinonebower
Insearchofherhadlittlewaytofare。
Pridewentwithher；but，thatinhallortower，Avicartooherchargemightdulybear，Sheforthosedayssheabsentthoughttobe，ForherlieutenantleftHypocrisy。
XXVIII
TheimplacableDiscordwent，andwiththedame，Companionoftheenterprise，wasPride
Uponherroad；andfoundthat，bythesame，Wasjourneyingtothepaynimcamp，beside，ComfortlessJealousy，withwhomtherecameAlittledwarf，attendingasaguide；
WhoersthadbeensentforwardwithadviceToSarza\'sking，bybeauteousDoralice。
XXIX
WhenshefellintoMandricardo\'shand，Ihavebeforerecountedwhenandwhere
Shehadinsecretgiventhedwarfcommand，Hetothekingshouldwiththetidingsfare；
BywhomshehopednotvainlywouldbescannedThetalehermessengerwaschargedtobear，Butwonderousdeedsbedoneforherrelief，Withsadandsignalvengeanceonthethief。
XXX
Jealousyhadthatlittledwarfespied，Andkennedthereasonofhismissiontoo，Andjoinedhim，journeyingwithhimsidebyside，Deemingthatshethereinapartmightdo。
Discord，withpleasure，Jealousydecried，Butwithmorejoy，whenshetheoccasionknewWhichthitherbroughtthedame，whomuchshewist
Mightinthetaskshehadinhandassist。
XXXI
OfmeanstoembroiltheSarzanandthesonOfAgrican，shedeemsherselfpossest。
Acertainmodetoenragethesetwoiswon；
Andothermeansmayworkupontherest。
Shethitherwiththedwarfishpageisgone，WherethefiercePaganinhisclutchhadprestProudParis，andtheyreachedtheriverstrand，Exactlyasthefelonswamtoland。
XXXII
AssoonastheredoubtedRodomontKnewinthedwarfthecourierofhisdame，Heallhisrageextinguished，clearedhisfront，Andfelthiscouragebrightenintoflame。
Allelsehedeemsthecouriermayrecount，Savethatawighthadwroughthimscaithandshame，Andcriesencounteringhimwithchearfulbrow
“Howfaresourlady?withersentartthou?“
XXXIII
“NorminenorthinethatladywillIsay，Whoisanother\'sthrall，“thedwarfreplied。
“We，onourroad，encounteredyesterdayAknight，whoseizedandboreawaythebride。”
Jealousy，uponthis，tookuptheplay，And，coldasasp，embracedtheking:herguidePursuedhistale，relatinghowthetrain，Theirmistresstaken，byonemanwereslain。
XXXIV
Herflintandsteel，fellDiscord，ashesaid，Tookforth，andsomewhilehammeredonthestone。
Pride，underneath，thereadytinderspread，Andthequickfirewasinamomentblown:
Thisonthepaynim\'ssoulsofiercelyfed，Hecouldnotfindarestingplace:\'midgroanAndsobhestorms，withhorridfaceandeye，Whichthreattheelementsandamplesky。
XXXV
Astigerrages，whoinvaindescendsIntoherden，andfindsherselfalone，And，circlingallthecavern，comprehends，Atlast，thatherbelovedyoungaregone；
Toire，toragelikehershiswrathextends:
Nornightthekingregards，norrock，norstone，Norstream:——NorlengthofwaynorstormarrestThespeedwithwhichheontheplundererprest。
XXXVI
Soraging，tothepigmydwarfwhoboreThenews，exclaimedtheking，“Nowhenceaway！“
Norhorsehewaits，norcarriage，nor，beforeDeparting，deignstohisawordtosay。
Hehurrieswithsuchspeed，thatnotwithmoreThelizarddartsatnoonacrosstheway。
Horsehadhenone，butbehewhosehemight，Wouldmakehisownthefirstwhichcameinsight。
XXXVII
Discordatthis，whoreadhissecretthought，Exclaimed，asshelookedsmilinglyonPride，Throughherhetoacoursershouldbebrought，Bywhichnewcauseofstrifeshouldbesupplied；
And，thatbyhimnoothermightbecaught，Shefromhispathwouldkeepallsteedsbeside；
Andknewalreadywheretheprizetoseek——
ButherIleave，againofCharlestospeak。
XXXVIII
When，ontheSaracen\'sdeparture，spent，AboutKingCharles，wastheconsumingflame，Herangedhistroopsanew:somewarriorswentTostrengthenfeeblepostswhichsuccoursclaim；
TherestagainsttheSaracensaresent，Togivethefoecheckmateandendthegame；
AndfromSt。German\'stoSaintVictor\'sgates，Hepoursthehost，whichonhissignalwaits。
XXXIX
HetheseatSaintMarcellus\'gate，wherelay，Outstretchedalargecircumferenceofplain，Badeoneanotherwait，inonearray，Toreuniteagainstthepaynimtrain。
Inflamingeveryonetosmiteandslay，Inguise，thatforarecordshouldremain，HemadethevarioustroopsfallinbelowTheirbanners，andthebattle-signalblow。
XL
Agramanthasremountedinhissell，Whilethisisdoinginhisfoe\'sdespite，AndwiththestriplingwholovedIsabel，Iswagingperilousandfearfulfight。
LurcaniowithSobrinostrivesaswell；
Rinaldoatroopencounters，whomtheknight，WithValourandwithFortuneforhisguide，Charges，andbreaks，androutsoneveryside。
XLI
Whilesothebattlestands，kingCharlemagneFallsontherearguardofthepaynimfoe，WhereboldMarsiliushaltstheflowerofSpain，Andformsthehost，hisroyalflagbelow。
OnthesekingCharlemagneimpelshistrain，Who，footwithhorsetoflank，againstthemgo。
Whilesothedeafeningdrumandtrumpetsounds，\'Twouldseemthespaciousworldthedinrebounds。
XLII
TheSaracenicsquadronshadbegunTobend，andallthearmyoftheMoorHadturned，disordered，broken，andundone，Nevertobearrayedorralliedmore，ButthatGrandoniostood，andFalsiron，Triedoftentimesingreaterillbefore，WithSerpentineandBalugantesproud，AndtherenownedFerrau，whocriedaloud:
XLIII
“Ovaliantmen，“he——“Ocompanions，“cries，“Obrethren，stand，andyetyourplacemaintain；
Likecobweb-threadsourcruelenemiesWillfindtheirworks，ifweourpartsustain。
WhatthisdayFortuneofferstooureyes，Ifnowweconquer，seethepraise，thegain！——
Ifconquered，seetheutterlossandshameWhichwillforeverwaituponyourname！“
XLIV
Heinthistimeamightylancehadspanned，AndspurredatonceagainstSirBerlinghier，WhoArgaliffaguidedwithhishand，Andbrokehishelmet\'sfrontalwiththespear，Casthimonearth，andwiththecruelbrandUnhorsedperhapseightotherwarriorsnear。
Hismightystrokesdischarging，ateachblow，Heeverlaidatleastonehorsemanlow。
XLV
Inotherpart，Rinaldo，inhismood，HasslainmoreenemiesthanIcansay，Beforethewarlikeknightnoorderstood；
Youmighthaveseentheamplecampgiveway。
NolessZerbinoandLurcaniogoodDodeeds，whichwillbetoldineveryday；
This，withathrust，hasboldBalastroslain，ThatFinaduro\'shelmhascleftintwain。
XLVI
ThefirstwasoftheAlzerbanarmyhead，RuledbyTardoccosomeshorttimebefore；
TheotheronethevaliantsquadronsledOfSaphi，andMorocco，andZamor。
“Where，\'midthepaynims，“mighttomebesaid，“Isknightwhoseswordcancleaveorlancecangore?“
ButstepbystepIgo，andasIwindMyway，leavenonewhomeritspraisebehind。
XLVII
Zumara\'skingisnotforgottenhere，Dardinel，whoSirDulphinofthemount，Claudeofthewood，andHubert，withthespear，OfMirfordheandEliodiddismount，And，withthefaulchion，Stamford\'scavalier，SirAnselm，RaymondandSirPinnamontFromLondon-town；thoughvaliantwerethetwain；
Twostunned，onewounded，thefourothersslain。
XLVIII
Yetwillhissquadronnotsofirmlystand，Maugrethevalourwhichhisdeedsdisplay，Sofirmly，astowaittheChristianband，Innumberless，butsteadierinarray，Moreusedtojoustandmanageofthebrand，Andallthingsappertainingtothegray。
SettaandMoroccoturned，and，seizedwithdread，ZumaraandCanaries\'islesmenfled。
XLIX
ButfasterthantherestAlzerbaflies，WhomDardinelopposed，andnowwithsoreReproach，andnowwithprayerhemoves，andtriesWhatbesthedeemstheircouragemayrestore。
“IfgoodAlmonteshasdeserved，“hecries，“Thatyoushouldbyhismemorysetsuchstore，Nowshallbeseen——beseen，ifyouwillme，Hisson，abandoninsuchjeopardy。
L
“Forsakeofmygreenyouth，Iprayyoustand，Thatyouthwhereonyourhopeswerewonttofeed，Andsuffernotthat，scatteredbythebrand，ToAfricabelostournobleseed。
Saveyouunitedgo，besurethelandIsshutagainstyou，wheresoe\'eryouspeed。
Toohighawalltoclimbismountain-steep，Theyawningseaaditchtoowidetoleap。
LI
“Farbetter\'tistoperishthantobeTornbythesedogs，orlieattheircontrol。
Sincevainiseveryotherremedy，Wait，friends，forloveofHeaven，theadvancingshoal:
Theyarenotgiftedwithmorelivesthanwe；
Havebutonepairofhands，havebutonesoul。”
Sosaying，theboldyouth，amidthecrewOfenemies，theEarlofHuntleyslew。
LII
Almontes\'memory，throughtheMoorishbands，Makeseverybosomwithsuchardourglow，Theydeem\'tisbettertousearmsandhandsInfight，thanturntheirbacksuponthefoe。
TallerthanallWilliamofBurnwichstands，AnEnglishman，whomDardinelbringslow，Andequalswiththerest；thensmitesupon，Andcleaves，theheadofCornishAramon。
LIII
DownfellthisAramon，andtoaffordHimsuccour，thitherwardhisbrothermade；
ButfromtheshoulderhimZumara\'slordClefttothefork，withhisdescendingblade；
NextBogiodeVergalla\'sbellygored，Andfromhisdebtabsolvedtheforfeitpaid
Whotoreturnwithinsixmonths，iflifeWeregrantedhim，hadpromisedtohiswife。
LIV
LurcanionextmetDardinello\'seye；
HeuponearthDorchinohadlaidlow，Piercedthroughthethroat，andhaplessGardonighClefttotheteeth；athim，asalltooslow，HefromAltheusvainlyseekstofly，WhomashisheartLurcanioloves，ablowUponhisheadbehindtheScotchmanspeeds；
And。slaughteredbythestroke，thewarriorbleeds。
LV
Dardinel，toavengehim，tookaspear，And，shouldhelaythefierceLurcaniodead，VowedtohisMahomet，ifhecouldhear，Themosqueshouldhavehisemptyarms；thissaid，Rangingthefieldinhaste，thatcavalierHeintheflank，withthrustsofullanddread，Encountered，thatitwentthrougheitherside:
Andhetohistostripthebaroncried。
LVI
Frommeitsurewereneedlesstodemand，IfAriodantes，whenhisbrotherfell，Wasgrieved；ifhewithhisavenginghandAmongthedamnedwouldsendSirDardinell；
ButallaccessthecirclingtroopswithstandAndbar，nolessbaptizedthaninfidel:
Yetwouldhevengehimself，andwithhisblade，Nowhere，nowthere，anopenpassagemade。
LVII
Hecharges，chases，breaks，andoverthrowsWhoevercrosshimonthecrowdedplain；
AndDardinello，whohisobjectknows，Wouldfainthewishcontent；buthimthetrainImpedesaswell，whichroundabouthimflows，Andrendersayehiseverypurposevain。
IfoneonallsidesthinstheMoorishrank，TheotherslaysScot，Englishman，andFrank。
LVIII
Fortunestillblockedtheirpaththroughouttheday，Sothattheymetnot，\'midthatchivalry，Andkeptoneasamightierchampion\'sprey；
Forrarelymanescapeshisdestiny。
BeholdthegoodRinaldoturnsthatway！
That，forthisonenorefugetheremightbe。
Lo！goodRinaldocomes:himFortuneguides，AndforhisswordKingDardinelprovides。
LIX
ButhereenoughforthisonewhileisshownOftheirillustriousdoingsinthewest；
\'TistimeIseekSirGryphon，andmakeknownHowhe，withfuryburninginhisbreast，Thatrabble-routhadbrokeandoverthrown，Struckwithmorefearthanevermenpossest。
ThitherspeedsNorandineonthatalarm，Andforhisguardaboveathousandarm。
LX
KingNorandine，girtwithpeerandknight，Seeingoneverysidethepeoplefly，Ridestothegates，withsquadrondulydight，Andathishesttheportalsopenfly。
MeanwhileSirGryphon，havingputtoflightTheweakandworthlessrabblefarandnigh，Thescornedarmstokeephimfromthattrain，Suchastheywere，tookupanddonnedagain。
LXI
Andnighatemplestronglywalled，androundWhosebaseamoatforitsprotectiongoes，Uponalittlebridgetakesuphisground，Thathimhisenemiesmaynotenclose。
Lo！loudlyshouting，andwiththreateningsound，Amightysquadronthroughthegatewayflows。
ThevaliantGryphonchangesnothisplace，Andshowshowsmallhisfearbyactandface。
LXII
Butwhen，approachingnear，hesawtheband，Hesalliedforthtomeetthembytheway；
Andwieldingstillhisswordineitherhand，Madecruelhavocintheclosearray。
Thenonthenarrowbridgeresumedhisstand，Northerehishuntersonlyheldatbay:
Anewhesallied，andreturnedanew，Ayeleavingbloodysignswhenhewithdrew。
LXIII
Fore-strokeandbackhedeals，andonthegroundHorsemenandfooto\'erthrowsoneveryside:
Thiswhiletheamplemobtheknightsurround，Andmoreandmorethewarfarerageswide。
AtlengthSirGryphonfearsheshallbedrowned，Sowaxedtheirnumbersintheincreasingtide；
Andhurtintheleftshoulder，throughhismail，Andthigh，hiswindaswellbeginstofail。
LXIV
ButValour，whosooftbefriendsherown，MakeshimfindgraceinNorandino\'seyes；
Who，whilealarmed，hehurriesthere，o\'erthrownSomanymen，suchheapsofdeadespies，Whileheviewswounds，whichHector\'shandaloneHeweenscoulddeal，——tohimalltestifiesThathehadputanundeservedshameUponacavalierofmightyname。
LXV
Nextseeinghimmorenear，whosefalchion\'ssweepHaddealtsuchdeathsamidhischivalry，Andraisedabouthimselfthathorridheap，Andstainedthewaterwiththatbloodydye，HethoughtthathebeheldHoratiuskeep，Singly，thebridgeagainstallTuscany；
Andvext，andanxioustoremovethestain，Recalledhismen，andthatwithlittlepain。
LXVI
And，liftinghisbarehand，insignaffied，Fromancienttimes，oftreatyandoftruce，Repentinghim，hetoSirGryphoncried，“Itgrievesmesorely，andIcannotchooseButownmysin:letcounselswhichmisguide，Andmyownlittlewit，suchfaultexcuse。
WhatbythevilestknightIthoughttodo，Itothebestonearthhavedoneinyou。
LXVII
“AndthoughthebitterinjuriesandshameThathavetotheethroughignorancebeendone，Areequalled，andallcancelledbythyfame，Andmerged，intruth，inglorythouhastwon；
Whateversatisfactionthoucanstclaim，Withinmypowerorknowledge，countupon，WhenIknowhowatonementmaybemade，Bycity，castle，orbymoneypaid。
LXVIII
“Demandofmethiskingdom\'smoiety，Andfromthisdaythouitspossessorart，Sincenotalonethyworthdeservesthisfee，Butmerits，Iwiththisshouldgivemyheart；
Then，pledgeoffaithandlastinglove，tome，Inthemeanwhile，thyfriendlyhandimpart。”
Sosaying，fromhishorsethekingdescended，AndtowardsGryphonhisright-handextended。
LXIX
Whenhebeheldthemonarch\'salteredcheer，Whobenttoclasphisneck，towardshimpaced，Hisswordandrancourlaidaside，thepeerHimhumblyunderneaththehipsembraced。
KingNorandine，whosawthesanguinesmearOfhistwowounds，badeseekaleechinhaste；
AndbadethemsoftlywiththeknightresortTowardsthetown，andlodgehiminhiscourt。
LXX
Here，wounded，heremainedsomedaysbeforeHecouldbeararms:buthim，inthedesignOfseekingoutSirAquilantoncemore，AndgoodAstolpho，leftinPalestine，Iquit；theyvainlydidhispathexplore，AfterSirGryphonlefttheholyshrine，ThroughSolymaineveryplaceofnote，Andmany，fromtheHolyLandremote。
LXXI
OneandtheotherarealiketoseekIntheinquirywheretheknightmayuse；
Buttheyencounterwiththepilgrim-Greek，WhooffalseOrigillagivesthemnews；
Relating，asofherhehapstospeak，ThattowardsAntiochsheherwaypursues，Byanewlemanofthatcitycharmed，Whoherwithfierceandsuddenflamehadwarmed。
LXXII
Aquilantaskedhim，ifhehadpossestSirGryphonofthenewstothemconveyed，Who，hearingthathehad，surmisedtherest，——
Wherehewasgone，andbywhatmotiveswayed:
HefollowedOrigille，wasmanifest，AndhadinquestofherforAntiochmade，Totakeherfromhisrival，andwithviewOnhimsomememorablescathetodo。
LXXIII
AquilantbrookednotGryphonsuchafeat，Withouthim，andalone，shouldthusassay，Andtookhisarmourandpursuedhisbeat；
ButfirstbesoughtthedukehewoulddelayTovisitFranceandhispaternalseat，TillhefromAntiochmeasuredbackhisway。
AtJoppaheembarks，whodeemsbyseaThebetterandsecurerwaytobe。
LXXIV
Fromthesouth-eastup-sprungsostrongabreeze，AndwhichforGryphon\'sgalleyblewsoright，ThatthethirddayheTyre\'sfamedcitysees，AndlesserJoppaquicksucceedstosight。
ByZibellottoandBarutiflees，Cyprustolarboardleftthegalleylight；
FromTripolitoTortosashapesherway，AndsotoLizzaandLajazzo\'sbay。
LXXV
Fromthence，towardstheeastthepilotveeredHerreadytiller，prompthiscoursetoscan；
AndstraightwayforthewideOrontessteered，Andwatchedhistime，andfortheharbourran。
Aquilant，whenhisbarkthemarginneared，Badelowerthebridge，andissued，horseandman，Itarmour，andalongtheriverwended，Up-stream，tillhehiswayatAntiochended。
LXXVI
ToinformhimselfofthatMartanobent；
AndheardthathetoAntiochwasaddrest，WithOrigilla，whereatournamentWastobesolemnizedbyroyalhest。
TotrackwhomAquilantwassointent，AssuredthatGryphonhadpursuedhisquest，HeAntiochleftagainthatveryday，Butnotbyseaagainwouldtakehisway。
LXXVII
HetowardsLidiaandLarissagoes，——AtrichAleppomakesalongerstay。
God，tomakeplainthathe，evenhere，bestowsOnevilandongoodtheirfittingpay，Ataleague\'sdistancefromMamuga，throwsMartanointheavengingbrother\'sway，Martanotravellingwiththetourney\'sprize，Displayedbeforehishorseinshowywise。
LXXVIII
SirAquilantbelieved，atthefirstshow，HisbrotherheinvileMartanospied。
Forarmsandvest，morewhitethanvirginsnow，Thecowardinthewarrior\'ssightbelied，Andsprangtowardshim，withthatjoyful“Oh！“
Bywhichdelightiseversignified；
Butchangedhislookandtone，when，nearerbroughtHeseesthatheisnotthewighthesought:
LXXIX
Andthroughthatevilwoman\'streachery，DeemedGryphonmurderedbythecavalier；
And，“Tellme，“heexclaimed，“thou，whomustbeTraitorandthief——bothwritteninthycheer——
Whencearethesearms?andwhereforedoItheeViewonthecourserofmybrotherdear?
Sayismybrotherslaughteredoralive?
Howdidstthouhimofhorseandarmsdeprive?“
LXXX
WhenOrigillehearshim，inaffrightSheturnsherpalfrey，andforflightprepares:
ButAquilant，morequick，inherdespite，Arreststhetraitress，ereshefurtherfares。
Attheloudthreatsofthatallfuriousknight，Bywhomhesowastakenunawares，Martan\'turnspaleandtrembleslikealeaf，Norhowtoactoranswerknowsthethief。
LXXXI
Aquilantthunderedstill，and，tohisdread，Afalchion，pointedathisgullet，shewed，Andsworewithangrymenaces，theheadFromhimandOrigilleshouldbehewed，Saveinallpointstheverytruthbesaid。
Awhileonthisill-starredMartanochewed，RevolvingstillwhatpretexthemighttryTolessenhisgravefault，thenmadereply:
LXXXII
“Know，sir，youseemysisterinthisdame，Andoneofgoodandvirtuousparentsborn，Thoughshehaslatelyledalifeofshame，AndbeenbyGryphonfoullybroughttoscorn；
And，forIloathedsuchblotuponourname，YetweenedthatshecouldillbyforcebetornFromsuchapuissantwight，IlaidaschemeHerbyaddressandcunningtoredeem。
LXXXIII
“WithherIplannedthemeans，whoinherbreastNursedthedesireabetterlifetoprove，Thatshe，whenGryphonwasretiredtorest，Insilencefromthewarriorshouldremove。
Thisdone:lestheshouldfollowonourquest，Andsoundothewebwevainlywove，Himwedeprivedofhorseandarm，andweArehithercometogether，asyousee。”
LXXXIV
Hiscunningmighthaveprovedofgoodavail，ForAquilantbelievedhimeasily；
And，saveintakingGryphon\'shorseandmail，Hetotheknighthaddonenoinjury；
Butthathewroughtsohighthespecioustale，Asmanifestedplainly，\'twasalie。
Inall\'twasperfect，savethathethedameHadforhissistervouchedwithwhomhecame。
LXXXV
AquilanthadinAntiochchancedtoknowShewashisconcubine，——wellcertifiedOfthisbymany，——andinfuriousglowExclaimed；“Thoufalsestrobber，thouhastlied！“
Anddealt，withthat，therecreantsuchablow，Hedrovetwogrindersdownhisthroat；thentiedNotsoughtMartanowithhisfoetocope
Thecaitiff\'sarmsbehindhimwitharope。
LXXXVI
And，thoughsheforexcusetriedmanywiles，DidthusaswellbyOrigilleuntrue；
AndtillhereachedDamascus\'loftypiles，Thembytown，street，orfarm，behindhimdrew:
Andwillathousandtimesathousandmiles，Withsorrowandwithsuffering，dragthetwo，Tillhehisbrotherfind；who，athispleasure，Mayvengeancetotheguiltycouplemeasure。
LXXXVII
SirAquilantmadesquiresandbeastsaswellReturnwithhim，andtoDamascuscame；
AndheardRenown，throughoutthecity，swell，Plyingheramplewings，SirGryphon\'sname。
Here，greatandlittle——everyone，couldtell\'Twashethatinthetourneywonsuchfame，Andhad，byonethatilldeservedhistrust，Beencheatedofthehonoursofthejust。
LXXXVIII
Pointinghimouttooneanother\'ssight，ThehostilepeopleallMartanobayed；
“AndisnotthistheycriedthatribaldwightWhoinanother\'sspoilshimselfarrayed，Andwhothevalourofasleepingknight，Withhisownshameandinfamyo\'erlaid?
Andthisthewomanofungratefulmood，Whoaidsthewickedandbetraysthegood?“
LXXXIX
Othersexclaimed，“Howfittinglycombined，Markedwithonestamp，andofoneracearethey！“
Someloudlycursedthem，andsomeravedbehind，Whileothersshouted，“Hang，burn，quarter，slay！“
Thethrongtoviewthemprest，withfuryblind，Andtothesquarebeforethemmadeitsway。
Themonarchofthetidingswasadvised，Andtheseaboveanotherkingdomprized。
XC
AttendedwithfewsquirestheSyrianking，Asthenhechancedtobe，cameforthwithspeed，AndwithSirAquilantencountering，WhoGryphonhadavengedwithworthydeed，Himhonouredwithfaircheer，andhomewouldbring，Andinhispalacelodged，asfittingmeed；
Havingtheprisonedpair，withhisconsent，Firstinthebottomofaturretpent。
XCI
Thithertheygo，whereGryphonfromhisbedHasnotasyet，sincehewaswounded，stirred；
Whoathisbrother\'scomingwaxesred，Surmisingwellheofhiscasehasheard:
AndafterAquilanthissayhadsaid，Andhimsomedealreproached，thethreeconferredAstowhatpenancetothewickedtwo，Sofallenintotheirhands，wasjustlydue。
XCII
\'TisAquilant\'s，\'tisNorandino\'swillAthousandtorturesshalltheirguerdonbe:
ButGryphon，whothedamealonecanillExcuse，entreatsforbothimpunity；
Andmanymattersurgeswithmuchskill。
Butwellisanswered:and\'tisruled，tofleaMartano\'sbodywiththehangman\'sscourge，Andonlyshortofdeathhispenanceurge。
XCIII
Boundisthewretch，butnot\'midgrassandflower，Whoselimbsbeneaththehangman\'slashesburnAllthenextmorn:theyprisoninthetowerOrigille，tillLucinashallreturn；
TowhomthecounsellinglordsreservethepowerTospeakthewoman\'ssentence，mildorstern。
Harboured，tillGryphoncanbeararms，atcourt，Aquilantfleetsthetimeinfairdisport。
XCIV
ThevaliantNorandinocouldnotchooseMadebysucherrortemperateandwise，Butfullofpenitenceandsorrow，muse，Withdowncastspirit，andinmournfulguise，Onhavingbidhismenaknightmisuse，Whomallshouldworthilyrewardandprize；
Sothathe，nightandmorning，inhisthought，Howtocontenttheinjuredwarriorsought。
XCV
Andhedetermined，inthepublicsightO\'thecity，guiltyofthatinjury，WithallsuchhonourastoperfectknightCouldbyapuissantmonarchrenderedbe，Himwiththegloriousguerdontorequite，Whichhadbeenravishedbysuchtreachery:
Andhence，withinamonth，proclaimedtheintentToholdanothersolemntournament。
XCVI
ForwhichhemadewhatstatelypreparationWaspossibletomakebyscepteredking。
HenceFamedivulgedtheroyalproclamationThroughoutallSyria\'sland，withnimblewing，PhoeniciaandPalestine；tilltherelationOfthisingoodAstolpho\'searsdidring；
Who，withthelordwhoruledthatlandintrust，Resolvedhewouldbepresentatthejust。
XCVII
ForarenownedandvaliantcavalierHasthetruehistoryvaunted，Sansonnet，ByRolandchristened，CharlesIsaid，thepeerOvertheHolyLandasrulerset:
Hewiththeduketakesuphisload，tosteerThither，whereRumourspeaksthechampionsmet。
Sothathisears，onallsidesinthejourney，ArefilledwithtidingsofDamascus\'tourney。
XCVIII
Thitherthetwaintheirwaythosecountriesthrough，Byeasystagesandbyslow，addrest，ThatfreshuponthedayofjoustthetwoMightinDamascus-townsetuptheirrest。
Whenatthemeetingofcross-waystheyviewAperson，who，inmovementandinvest，Appearstobeaman，butisamaid；
Andmarvellouslyfierce，inmartialraid。
XCIX
Marphisawasthewarlikevirgin\'sname，Andsuchherworth，sheoftwithnakedbrandHadpressedOrlandosoreinmartialgame，AndhimwhohadMountAlbanincommand；
Andever，nightandday，thearmeddameScowered，hereandthere，byhillandplain，theland；
Hopingwitherrantcavaliertomeet，Andwinimmortalfamebygloriousfeat。
C
WhenSansonnettoandtheEnglishknightSheseesapproachingher，inwarlikeweed，Whoseemtwovaliantwarriorsinhersight，Asoflargebone，andnervedfordoughtydeed，Onthemshefainwouldprovehermartialmight，Andtodefythepairhasmovedhersteed。
When，eyeingthetwowarriors，nowmorenear，Marphisarecognizedthedukeandpeer。
CI
Hispleasingwaysshedidinmindretrace，WhenarmsinfarCataywithherheboreCalledhimbyname，norwouldinironcase；
Retainherhand，upraisedthecasqueshewore，Andhim，advanced，tomeetwithgladembrace，Though，ofalllivingdamesandthoseofyore，Theproudest，she；norwithlesscourteousmienThepaladinsalutesthemartialqueen。
CII
Theyquestionedoneanotheroftheirway；
Andwhenthedukehassaidwhofirstreplied
ThatheDamascusseeks，wheretoassayTheirvirtuousdeeds，allknightsofvalourtriedTheSyriankinginvites，inmartialplay，——
TheboldMarphisa，athishearingcried，Evertoproveherwarlikeprowessbent
“Iwillbewithyouatthistournament。”
CIII
TohavesuchacomradeeithercavalierIsmuchrejoiced。TheytoDamascusgo，Andinasuburb，ofthecityclear，Arelodged，uponthedaybeforetheshow；
And，tillheragedlover，oncesodear，Auroraroused，theirhumbleroofbelow，IngreatereasethewearywarriorsrestedThanhadtheybeenincostlypalaceguested。
CIV
AndwhentheclearandlucidsunagainItsshininggloriesallabroadhadspread，Thebeauteousladyarmed，andwarriorstwain，Havingfirstcourierstothecitysped，Who，when\'twastime，reportedtothetrain，That，toseetruncheonssplitincontestdread，KingNorandinehadcomeintothesquareInwhichthecruelgamesappointedwere。
CV
Straighttothecityridethemartialband，And，throughthehigh-street，tothecrowdedplace；
Where，waitingfortheroyalsignal，stand，Rangedhereandthere，theknightsofgentlerace。
Theguerdonsdestinedtotheconqueror\'shand，Inthatday\'stourney，wereatuckandmaceRichlyadorned，and，withthem，suchasteedAstothewinninglordwerefittingmeed。
CVI
Norandine，surethat，inthemartialgame，Bothprizesdestinedfortheconqueringknight，Aswellasoneandtheothertourney\'sfame，MustbeobtainedbyGryphon，namedthewhite，Togivehimallthatvaliantmancouldclaim，Norcouldhegivethewarriorless，withright，Thearmour，guerdonofthisfinalcoursePlacedwiththetuckandmaceandnoblehorse。
CVII
ThearmswhichintheformerjoustthedueOfvaliantGryphonwere，whoallhadgained，Withevilprofit，bythewretchuntrue，Martan\'usurped，whoGryphon\'sbearingfeigned
TobehunguponhighinpublicviewWiththerich-flourishedtuck，thekingordained，AndfastenedatthesaddleofthesteedThemace，thatGryphonmightwineithermeed。
CVIII
ButfromeffectingwhathehadintendedHewaspreventedbythewarlikemaid；
Wholateintothecrowdedsquarehadwended，WithSansonnetandEngland\'sdukearrayed，SeeingthearmsofwhichIspokesuspended，Shestraightagnizedtheharnessshesurveyed，Oncehers，anddeartoher；asmattersareEsteemedbyusasexcellentandrare；
CIX
Though，asahindrance，sheupontheroadHadleftthearms，when，toretrievehersword，Shefromhershouldersslipttheponderousload，AndchasedBrunello，worthyofthecord。
Moretorelatewerelabourillbestowed，Ideem，norfurtherofthetalerecord。
Enoughforme，byyou\'tisunderstood，Howhereshefoundanewherarmourgood。
CX
Youshalltakewithyou，whenbymanifestAndcertaintokenstheybyherwereknown，She，fornoearthlything，theironvestAndweaponsforadaywouldhaveforegone。
ShethinksnotifthismodeorthatbebestTohavethem，anxioustoregainherown；
Butt\'wardsthearmswithhandextendedhies，Andwithoutmoreregardtakesdowntheprize。
CXI
Andthrowingsomeonearth，itchancedthatmoreThanwasherownsheinherhurrytook。
TheSyrianking，whowasoffendedsore，Raisedwaragainstherwithasinglelook。
Forillthewronghisangeredpeoplebore，And，toavengehim，lanceandfalchionshook；
Rememberingnot，onotherday，howdearTheypaidforscathingerrantcavalier。
CXII
Nowishfulchildmorejoyfully，\'midallTheflowersofspring-tide，yellow，blue，andred，Findsitself，noratconcertoratballDamebeauteousandadorned，than\'midthetreadOfwarlikesteeds，anddinofarms，andfallOfdarts，andpushofspears——wherebloodisshed，Anddeathisdealt，inthetumultuousthrong，——
SHEfindsherselfbeyondallcredencestrong。
CXIII
Shespurredhercourser，andwithlanceinrest，Imperiousatthefoolishrabblemade，And——throughtheneckimpaledorthroughthebreast，——
Somepierced，someprostrateattheencounterlayed。
Nextthisorthatshewiththefalchionprest；
Theheadfromonesheseveredwiththeblade，Andfromthatothercleft:anothersank，Shortofrightarmorleft，orpiercedinflank。
CXIV
BoldSansonnettoandAstolphonear，Whohad，withher，theirlimbsinharnessdight，Thoughtheyforotherendinarmsappear，Seeingthemaidandcrowdengagedinfight，Firstlowerthehelmet\'svizor，nextthespear，Andwiththeirlanceschargethemoboutright:
Thenbaretheirfalchions，and，amidthecrew，Apassagewiththetrenchantweaponshew。
CXV
Theerrantcavalierswhotothatstage，Tojoust，fromdifferentlandshadmaderesort，Seeingthemwarfarewithsuchfurywage，Andintomourningchangedtheexpectedsport，BecauseallknewnotwhathadmovedtherageOftheinfuriatepeopleinthatsort，Norwhattheinsultofferedtotheking，Suspendedstoodindoubtandwondering。
CXVI
Ofthese，somewillthecrowdedrabble\'sbandToolaterepentantofthefeatbefriend:
Those，favouringnotthenativesofthelandMorethantheforeigners，topartthemwend。
Othersmorewary，withtheirreinsinhand，Sitwatchinghowthemischiefistoend。
GryphonandAquilantareofthethrongWhichhurryforwardtoavengethewrong。
CXVII
ThepairofwarlikebrethrenwitnessingThemonarch\'sdrunkeneyeswithvenomfraught，AndhavingheardfrommanyintheringTheoccasionwhichthefuriousstrifehadwrought，HimselfnowhitlessinjuredthanthekingOfSyria\'sland，offendedGryphonthought。
Eachknight，inhaste，suppliedhimselfwithspear，Andthunderingvengeancedroveinfullcareer。
CXVIII
OnRabican，prickedforthbeforehishand，ValiantAstolpho，fromtheotherbound，Withtheenchantedlanceofgoldinhand，WhichatthefirstencounterboretogroundWhatknightshesmotewithit；andonthesandLaidGryphonfirst；nextAquilanthefound，Andscarcelytouchedtheborderofhisshield，Erehereversedthewarrioronthefield。
CXIX
FromloftysaddleSansonneto\'erthrew，Famousforpriceandprowess，manyaknight。
Totheoutletofthesquarethemobwithdrew；
Themonarchragedwithangeranddespite。
Meanwhile，ofthefirstcuirassandthenewPossest，aswellaseitherhelmetbright，Marphisa，whensheallinflightdiscerned，Conquerortowardshersuburb-innreturned。
CXX
SansonnetandAstolphoarenotslowInfollowingt\'wardsthegatethemartialmaid，Themobdividingalltoletthemgo
Andhaltwhentheyhavereachedthebarricade。
GryphonandAquilant，whosawwithwoeThemselvesonearthatoneencounterlaid，Theirdroopingheads，opprestwithshame，decline，NordareappearbeforeKingNorandine。
CXXI
Seizingtheirsteedsandmounting，eithersonOfOlivertoseektheirfoemenwent:
WithmanyofhisvassalstooisgoneTheking；ondeathorvengeanceallintent。
Thefoolishrabblecry，“Layon，layon。”
Andstandatdistanceandawaittheevent。
GryphonarrivedwherethethreefriendshadgainedAbridge，andfacingroundthepostmaintained。
CXXII
He，atthefirstapproach，Astolphoknew，Forstillthesamedevicehadbeenhiswear，EvenfromthedayhecharmedOrriloslew，Hishorse，hisarmsthesame:himnotwithcareSirGryphonhadremarked，norstedfastview，Whenlatehejoustedwithhiminthesquare:
Heknowshimhereandgreets；nextprayshimshowWhothecompanionsarethatwithhimgo；
CXXIII
Andwhytheyhadthosearms，withoutthefearOfSyria\'sking，pulleddown，andtohisslight。
OfhischampionsEngland\'scavalier，SirGryphoncourteouslyinformedaright。
Butlittleofthosearms，pursuedthepeer，Heknew，whichweretheoccasionofthefight；
ButforhethitherwithMarphisacameAndSansonnethadarmedtoaidthedame。
CXXIV
WhileheandGryphonstoodincolloquy，Aquilantcame，andknewAstolphogood，Whomheheardspeakingwithhisbrothernigh，And，thoughofevilpurpose，changedhismood。
OfNorandine\'stroopedmany，thesetospy；
Butcamenotnighthewarriorswheretheystood:
Andseeingtheminconference，stoodclear，Listening，insilence，andintenttohear。
CXXV
SomeonewhohearsMarphisaholdisthere，Famed，throughtheworld，formatchlessbravery，Hiscourserturns，andbidsthekinghavecare，SavehewouldlosehisSyrianchivalry，Tosnatchhiscourt，beforeallslaughteredare，FromthehandofDeathandofTisiphone:
Forthat\'twasverilyMarphisa，whoHadborneawaythearmsinpublicview。
CXXVI
AsNorandineistoldthatnameofdread，ThroughtheLevantsofearedoneveryside，WhosementionmadethehaironmanyaheadBristle，thoughshewasoftendistantwide。
Hefearstheillmayhappenwhichissaid，Unlessagainstthemischiefheprovide；
Andhencehismeiny，whohavechangedtheirireAlreadyintofear，hebidsretire。
CXXVII
ThesonsofOliver，ontheotherhand，WithSansonnettoandtheEnglishknight，SosupplicateMarphisa，sheherbrandPutsup，andterminatesthecruelfight；
Andtothemonarchnext，amidhisbrand，Cries，proudly，“Sir，IknownotbywhatrightThouwouldstthisarmour，notthineown，presentTohimwhoconquersinthytournament。
CXXVIII
“Minearethesearms，whichI，uponaday，LeftontheroadwhichleadsfromArmeny，Because，parforcea-foot，IsoughttostayArobber，whohadsoreoffendedme。
Thetruthofthismyensignmaydisplay。
Whichhereisseen，ifitbeknowntothee。”
WiththatsheontheplatewhichsheathedthebreastCleftinthreeplacesshowedacrownimprest。
CXXIX
“TomethisanArmenianmerchantgave，\'Tistrue，“repliedtheking，“somedaysago；
Andhadyouraisedyourvoice，thearmstocrave，Youshouldhavehadthem，whetheryoursorno。
For，notwithstandingItoGryphongaveThearmour，Isowellhisnatureknow，Hefreelywouldresignthegiftheearned，Thatitbymetoyoumightbereturned。
CXXX
“YourallegationneedsnottopersuadeThesearmsareyours——thattheyyourimpressbear；
Yourwordsufficesme，bymemoreweighedThanallthatotherwitnesscoulddeclare。
TograntthemyoursisbutatributepaidToVirtue，worthybetterprizetowear。
Nowhavethearms，andletusmakeaccord；
Andletsomefairergifttheknightreward。”
CXXXI
Gryphon，wholittlehadthosearmsatheart，Butmuchtosatisfythekingwasbent，Replied:“Yourecompenseenoughimpart，Teachingmehowyourwishestocontent。”——
“Hereismyhonourallatsake，“apart，“Meseemeth，“saidMarphisa，andforewentHerclaimforGryphon\'ssake，withcourteouscheer；
And，ashisgift，infinereceivedthegear。
CXXXII
Tothecity，theirrejoicingstorenew，Inloveandpeacetheymeasuredbacktheirway。
Nextcamethejoust，ofwhichthehonourdue，AndprizewasSansonnet\'s；sincefromthefrayAbstainedAstolphoandthebrethrentwo，AndboldMarphisa，bestofthatarray，Likefaithfulfriendsandgoodcompanions；fainThatSansonnetthetourney\'smeedshouldgain。
CXXXIII
EightdaysorteninjoyandtriumphdwellTheknightswithNorandine；butwithsuchstrongDesireofFrancethewarriors\'bosomsswell，Whichwillnotletthemthencebeabsentlong，Theytaketheirleave。Marphisa，whoaswellThitherwouldgo，departsthetroopamong。
Marphisahadlongtime，withswordandlance，DesiredtoprovethepaladinsofFrance；
CXXXIV
Andmakeexperiment，iftheyindeedSuchworthasisbyRumourvoiceddisplay。
Sansonnetleavesanother，inhisstead，ThecityofJerusalemtosway，Andnowthesefive，inchosensquadronspeed，Whohavefewpeersinprowess，ontheirway。
DismistbyNorandine，toTripoliTheywend，andtotheneighbouringhavenhie。
CXXXV
Andthereacarackfind，abouttosteerForwesterncountries，takinginherstore:
They，withthepatron，forthemselvesandgear，Andhorses，makeaccord；aseamanhoarOfLunahe:theheavens，onallsidesclear，Vouchmanydays\'fairweather。FromtheshoreTheyloose，withskyserene，andeverysailOftheyarevesselstretchedbyfavouringgale。
CXXXVI
TheislandoftheamorousdeityBreatheduponthemanair，inherfirstport，Whichnotalonetomandoesinjury，Butmouldersiron，andherelifeisshort；——
Amarshthecause，——andNaturecertainlyWrongsFamagosta，poisoning，insuchsort，ThatcitywithConstantia\'sfenmalign，ToalltherestofCyprussobenign。
CXXXVII
Thenoxiousscentsthatfromthemarishspring，Aftershortsojournthere，compeltheirflight。
Thebarquetoasouth-eastereverywingExtends，andcirclesCyprustotheright，MakesPaphos\'islandnext，and，anchoring，Thecrewandwarriorsonthebeachalight；
Thosetoshipmerchandize，andthese，atleisure，ToviewthelaughinglandofLoveandPleasure。
CXXXVIII
Inlandsixmilesorsevenfromthence，awayScales，withaneasyrise，apleasanthill；
Whichmyrtle，orange，cedar-tree，andbay，Andotherperfumedplantsbythousandsfill；
Thyme，marjoram，crocus，rose，andlilygayFromodoriferousleafsuchsweetsdistill，Thattheywhosailtheseathefragrancebland，Scentineachgenialgalewhichblowsfromland。
CXXXIX
Afruitfulrill，bylimpidfountainfed，Waters，allroundabout，thefertilespace。
ThelandofVenustrulymaybesaidThatpassingjoyousanddelightfulplace:
Foreverymaidandwife，whothereisbred，Isthroughtheworldbeside，unmatchedingrace:
AndVenuswills，tilltheirlasthourbetolled，ThatLoveshouldwarmtheirbosoms，youngandold。
CXL
\'TwasheretheyheardthesamewhichtheybeforeOftheorcandofLucina，ersthadheardInSyria；howshetoreturnoncemoreInNicosia，toherlordprepared。
Thenceafairwindnowblowingfromtheshore
HisbarkforseathereadyPatroncleared，Hawleduphisanchor，westwardturnedtheheadOfthegoodship，andallhiscanvasspread。
CXLI
Tothenorthwind，whichblewupontheirright，Stretchingtoseaward，theytheirsailsuntie:
Whenlo！asouth-south-wester，whichseemedlight，Inthebeginning，whilethesunwashigh，Andafterwardsincreasedinforcet\'wardsnight，Raiseduptheseaagainstthemmountainshigh；
Withsuchdreadflashes，andloudpealsofthunder，AsHeaven，toswallowallinfire，wouldsunder。
CXLII
Thecloudstheirgloomyveilabovethemstrain，Norsuffersunorstartocheertheview。
Abovethewelkinroared，beneaththemain；
Oneverysidethewindandtempestgrew；
Which，withsharppiercingcoldandblindingrain，Afflictedsorethemiserablecrew。
Whileayedescendingnight，withdeepershade，Thevextandfearfulbillowsoverlayed。
CXLIII
Thesailors，inthiswarofwindandflood，Wereprompttomanifesttheirvauntedart。
Oneblowingthroughtheshrillingwhistlestood，Andwiththesignaltaughttheresttheirpart。
Oneclearsthebestboweranchor:oneisgoodTolower，thisothertohawlhomeorstartThebraces；onefromdeckthelumbercast，Andthissecuredthetiller，thatthemast。
CXLIV
Thecruelwindincreasedthroughoutthenight，Whichgrewmoredismalandmoredarkthanhell。
ThewaryPatronstoodtoseaoutright，Wherehebelievedlessbrokenwastheswell；
Andturnedhisprowtomeet，withreadysleight，Thebuffetsofthedreadfulwaveswhichfell；
Neverwithoutsomehope，thatatday-breakThestormmightlull，orelseitsfuryslake。
CXLV
Itlullsnot，noritsfuryslakes，butgrownWilder，showsworsebyday，——ifthisbeday，Whichbutbyreckoningofthehoursisknown，Andnotbyanycheeringlightorray。
Now，withmorefearhisweakerhopeo\'erthrown。
ThesorrowingPatrontothewindgivesway，Heveershisbarquebeforethecruelgale，Andscowersthefoamingseawithhumblesail。
CXLVI
WhileFortuneontheseaannoysthiscrew，Shegrantsthoseotherssmallreposebyland，ThoseleftinFrance，whooneanotherslew，——
ThemenofEnglandandthepaynimband。
TheseboldRinaldobrokeandoverthrew；
Nortroopsnorbannersspreadbeforehimstand:
Ispeakofhim，whohisBaiardofleetHadspurredthegallantDardineltomeet。
CXLVII
Theshield，ofwhichAlmontes\'sonwasvain，Thatofthequarters，goodRinaldospied；
Anddeemedhimbold，andofavaliantstrain，WhowithOrlando\'sensigndaredtoride。
Approachingnearer，thisappearedmoreplain，Whenheapsofslaughteredmenheroundhimeyed。
“Betteritwere，“hecried，“tooverthrowThisevilplant，beforeitshootandgrow。”