LXXIV
Andcountry，sire，andbrethrentwobetrayed，Hopinghesotheladyshouldhavewon；
HowRisaopentothefoehelaid，Bywhomallscathewasonthosekinsmendone；
HowAgolant\'stwofurioussonsconveyedTheirmother，greatwithchild，andsixmonthsgone，Aboardahelmlessboat，andwithitscharge，Inwildestwinter，turnedadriftthebarge。
LXXV
ValiantMarphisa，withatranquilface，HeardyoungRogerothushistalepursue，AndjoyedtobedescendedofaraceWhichfromsofairafontitswatersdrew:
WhenceClermont，whencerenownedMongranatraceTheirnobleline，themartialdamselknew；
BlazonedthroughyearsandcenturiesbyFame，Unrivalled，both，inarmsofmightyname。
LXXVI
WhenafterwardsshefromherbrotherknewAgramant\'suncle，sire，andgrandsirefell，Intreacherouswise，thefirstRogeroslewAndbroughttocruelpassGalacielle，Marphisacouldnothearthestorythrough:
Tohimshecries，“Withpardon，whatyoutell，Brother，convictsyouoftoofoulawrong，Inleavingthusoursireunvengedsolong。
LXXVII
“Could\'stthounotinAlmontesandTroyane，Asdeadwhilere，yourthirstyfaulchionplant，Byyouthosemonarch\'schildrenmightbeslain。
Areyoualive，andlivesKingAgramant?
Neverwillyoueffacetheshamefulstain，Thatye，sooftenwronged，notonlygrantLifetothatking，butasyourlordobey；
Lodgeinhiscourt，andservehimforhispay?
LXXVIII
“HereheartilyinfaceofHeavenIvow，ThatChristmyfatherworshipped，toadore；
AndtillIvengemyparentsonthefoeTowearthisarmour，andIwilldeploreYourdeed，Rogero，anddeploreevennow，ThatyoushouldswellthesquadronsoftheMoor，OrotherfolloweroftheMoslemfaith，Saveswordinhand，andtothepaynim\'sscathe。”
LXXIX
Ah！howfairBradamantupliftsagainHervisageatthatspeech，rejoicedinsprite！
RogerosheexhortsinearnestveinTodoashisMarphisacounselsright；
AndbidshimseekthecampofCharlemagne，Andhavehimselfacknowledgedinhissight，Whosoreveresandlaudshisfather\'sworth，Heevendeemshimoneunmatchedonearth。
LXXX
Inthebeginningsoheshouldhavedone，WarilyyoungRogeroanswermade，
But，forthetalewasnotsofullyknown，Assince，thedeedhadbeentoolongdelaid。
Now，seeingitwasfierceTroyano\'ssonThathadbegirthimwiththeknightlyblade，He，asatraitor，wellmightbeabhorred，Ifheslewone，acceptedashislord。
LXXXI
But，astoBradamantwhilere，hecries，Hewillallmeasuresandallmeansassay，WherebysomefairoccasionmayariseToleavetheking；andhadtherebeendelay，Andhewhilerehaddoneinotherwise，SheontheTartarkingthefaultmustlay:
HowsorelyhandledthatredoubtedfoeHadlefthimintheirbattle，shemustknow；
LXXXII
Andshe，thateverydayhadsoughthisbed，Mustofthistruththefittestwitnessbe。
Muchuponthiswasanswered，muchwassaid，Betweenthosedamsels，whoatlastagree；
Andastheirlastresolve，lastcounselread，Heshouldrejointhepaynim\'sensignry，TillhefoundfairoccasiontoresortFromAgramant\'stoCharles\'sroyalcourt。
LXXXIII
ToBradamanttheboldMarphisacries:
“Lethimbegone，nordoubtamI，beforeManydayspass，willmanageinsuchwise，ThatAgramantshallbehislordnomore。”
Sosaysthemartialdamsel，norimpliesThesecretpurposewhichshehasinstore。
Makinghiscongeestothefriendlytwain，TojoinhiskingRogeroturnstherein。
LXXXIV
Whenacomplaintisheardfromvalleynear:
Allnowstandlistening，tothenoiseattent；
Andtothatplaintivevoiceinclinetheirear，Awoman\'sas\'twouldseemthatmakeslament。
ButIthisstrainwouldgladlyfinishhere，And，thatIfinishit，beyecontent:
ForbetterthingsIpromisetoreport，Ifyetohearanotherstrainresort。
CANTO37
ARGUMENT
Lamentandoutcryloudofsomethatmourn，AttractRogeroandthedamselstwo。
TheyfindUlania，withhermantleshornByMarganor，amidhermoaningcrew。
Uponthatfelonknight，forhisfoulscorn，AfiercerevengeMarphisatakes:anewStatutethatmaiddoesinthetownobtain，AndMarganorisbyUlaniaslain。
I
If，asinseekingothergifttogain，ForNature，withoutstudy，yieldethnought
Withmightydiligence，andmicklepain，Illustriouswomendayandnighthavewrought；
AndifwithgoodsuccessthefemaletrainToafairendnohomelytaskhavebrought，So——didtheyforsuchotherstudieswake——
Asmortalattributesimmortalmake；
II
And，iftheyofthemselvessufficientwereTheirpraisestoposteritytoshow，Norborrowedauthors\'aid，whosebosomsareWithenvyandwithhatecorrodedso，Thatofttheyhidethegoodtheymightdeclare，Andtellineveryplacewhatilltheyknow，Tosuchapitchwouldmountthefemalename，Ashaplyne\'erwasreachedbymanlyfame。
III
Tofurnishmutualaidisnotenow，Formanywhowouldlendeachotherlight。
Mendotheirbest，thatwomankindshouldshowWhateverfaultstheyhaveinopensight；
Wouldhinderthemofrisingfrombelow，Andsinkthemtothebottom，iftheymight；
Isaytheancients；asifglory，wonBywoman，dimmedtheirown，asmistthesun。
IV
Buthandsortonguene\'erhad，norhas，theskill，Doesvoiceorletteredpagethethoughtimpart，Thougheach，withallitspower，increasetheill，Diminishingthegoodwithallitsart，Sofemalefametostifle，butthatstillThehonourofthesexsurvivesinpart:
Yetreachethnotitspitch，norsuchitsflight，Butthat\'tisfarbelowitsnaturalheight。
V
NotonlyThomyrisandHarpalice，AndwhobroughtHector，whobroughtTurnusaid，Andwho，tobuildinLybiacrostthesea，ByTyrianandSidonianbandobeyed；
NotonlyfamedZenobia，onlysheWhoPersian，Indian，andAssyrianfrayed；
NotonlytheseandsomefewothersmeritTheirglory，thateternalfameinherit:
VI
Faithful，chaste，andbold，theworldhathseenInGreeceandRomenotonly，butwhere\'erTheSununfoldshisflowinglocks，betweenTheHesperidesandIndianhemisphere；
Whosegiftsandpraisehavesoextinguishedbeen，Wescarceofoneamidathousandhear；
AndthisbecausetheyintheirdayshavehadForchroniclers，menenvious，false，andbad。
VII
ButyethatprosperintheexerciseOfgoodlylabours，ayeyourwaypursue；
Norhalt，Owomen，inyourhighemprise，Forfearofnotreceivinghonourdue:
For，asnoughtgoodenduresbeneaththeskies，Soillenduresnomore；ifhithertoUnfriendlybythepoet\'spenandpage，Theynowbefriendyouinourbetterage。
VIII
ErewhileMarulloandPontanteforyouDeclared，and——sireandson——theStrozzitwain；
Capello，Bembo，andthatwriter，whoHasfashionedlikehimselfthecourtiertrain；
WithLewisAlamanni，andthosetwo，BelovedofMarsandMuses，oftheirstrainDescended，whothemightycityrule，WhichMinciusparts，andmoatswithmarshypool。
IX
Oneofthispairbesidesthat，ofhiswill，Hehonoursyou，anddoesyoucourtesies；
AndmakesParnassusandhighCynthus\'hillResoundyourpraise，andliftittotheskies
Thelove，thefaith，andmind，unconqueredstill，Midthreatsofruin，whichinstedfastwiseTohimhisconstantIsabelhathshown，Renderyetmoreyourchampionthanhisown。
X
SothathenevermorewillweariedbeWithquickeninginhisverseyourhighrenown；
And，ifanothercensuresyou，thanhePromptertoarminyourdefenceisnone；
Norknight，inthiswideworld，morewillinglyLifeinthecauseofvirtuewouldlaydown:
Matteraswellforother\'spenhegives，Asinhisownanother\'sglorylives；
XI
Andwellhemerits，thatadamesoblest，Blestwithallworth，whichinthisearthlyroundIsseeninthemwhodonthefemalevest，
Tohimhathevermorebeenfaithfulfound；
OfasurepillarofpuretruthpossestInher，despisingFortune\'severywound。
Worthyofoneanotherarethetwain；
Norbettererewerepairedinwedlock\'schain。
XII
NewtrophiesheonOglio\'sbankhasshown；
Forhe，midbarkandcar，amidthegleamOffireandsword，suchgoodlyrhymeshathstrown，Asmaywithenvyswelltheneighbouringstream。
ByHerculesBentivoglionextisblownThenoblestrain，yourhonour\'snobletheme；
ReynetTrivulzioandGuidettimine，AndMolza，calledofPhoebusandtheNine。
XIII
There\'sHerculesoftheCarnuti，sonOfmyownduke，whospreadshiseveryplumeSoaringandsinging，likeharmoniousswan，Andeventoheavenupliftsyourname；withwhomThereismylordofGuasto，notaloneAthemeformanyanAthens，manyaRome；
Inhishighstrainhepromisesaswell，Yourpraisetoallposteritytotell。
XIV
Andbesidetheseandothersofourday，Whogaveyouonce，orgiveyounowrenown，Thisforyourselvesyemayyourselvespurvey:
Formany，layingsilkandsamplerdown，WiththemelodiousMuses，toallayTheirthirstatAganippe\'swell，havegone，Andstillaregoing；whosofairlyspeed，Thatwemoretheirsthantheyourlabourneed。
XV
IfIofthesewouldseparatelytell，Andrendergoodaccountandhonourdue，MorethanonepageIwiththeirpraiseshouldswell，Noroughtbesidewouldthisday\'scantoshew；
AndifonfiveorsixaloneIdwell，Imayoffendandangerallthecrew。
WhatthenshallIresolve?topassallby?
Orchoosebutonefromsuchacompany?
XVI
OnewillIchoose，andsuchwillchoose，thatsheAllenvyshallsowellhaveoverthrown，Nootherwomancanoffendbe，If，passingothers，herIpraisealone:
Norjoysthisonebutimmortality，ThroughhersweetstyleandbetterknowInone:
Butwhoishonouredinherspeechandpage，Shallburstthetomb，andlivethrougheveryage。
XVII
AsPhoebustohissilverysistershowsHisvisagemore，andlendsherbrighterfires，ThanVenus，Maja，ortostarthatglowsAlone，orcircleswiththeheavenlyquires；
SohewithsweetereloquencethanflowsFromotherlips，thatgentledameinspires；
Andgivesherwordsuchforce，asecondsunSeemsinourdaysitsgloriouscoursetorun。
XVIII
Midvictoriesborn，Victoriaishername，Wellnamed；andwhomdoessheadvanceorstay
Triumphsandtrophiesevermoreproclaim，WhileVictoryheadsorfollowsherarray。
AnotherArtemisiaisthedame，RenownedforloveofherMausolus，yeaBysomuchgreater，asitismorebraveToraisethedead，thanlaytheminthegrave。
XIX
IfchasteLaodamia，Portiatrue，Evadne，Argia，Arria，andmanymoreMeritedpraise，becausethatgloriouscrewCovetedburialwiththeirlordsofyore，HowmuchmorefameistoVictoriadue?
ThatfromdullLethe，andtheriver\'sshore，Whichninetimeshemstheghosts，toupperlightHasdraggedherlord，indeathandfate\'sdespite。
XX
Ifthatloud-voicedMaeoniantrumpwhilereTheMacedoniangrudgedAchilles，how，FrancisPescara，Ounconqueredpeer，Wouldhebegrudgethee，werehelivingnow，Thatwife，sovirtuousandtotheesodear，Thywell-earnedglorythroughtheworldshouldblow；
Andthatthynamethroughhershouldsorebound，Thouneedstnotcraveaclearertrumpet\'ssound！
XXI
Ifallthatistotell，andallIfainWouldofthatladytell，Iwishedtounfold，Thoughlong，yetnotsolong，wouldbethestain，Butthatlargeportionwouldbeleftuntold，WhileatastandthestorywouldremainOffierceMarphisaandhercomradesbold；
TofollowwhomIpromisederst，ifyouWouldbutreturntohearmysonganew。
XXII
Now，beingheretolistentomysay，BecauseIwouldnotbreakmypromise，I
Untilmybetterleisure，willdelayHereverypraiseatlengthtocertify。
NotthatIthinksheneedsmyhumblelay，Whowithsuchtreasurecanherselfsupply:
Butsimplytoappaymysingleend，Thatgentledametohonourandcommend。
XXIII
Ladies，infineIsay，thateveryageWorthyofstory，manyadamesupplies；
Butthat，throughjealousauthors\'enviousrage，Unchronicledbyfame，eachmatrondies；
Butwillnomore；sinceinthehistoricpageYourvirtuesye，yourselves，immortalize。
Hadthosetwodamselsinthisartbeenread，Theireverywarlikedeedhadwiderspread。
XXIV
BradamantandMarphisawouldIsay，Whosebold，victoriousdeeds，inbattledone，Istrivetobringintothelightofday；
Butnineintenremaintomeunknown。
IwhatIknowrightwillinglydisplay；
Aswell，thatallfairactionsshouldbeshown，Aswellthat，gentleladies，IambentYewhomIloveandhonour，tocontent。
XXV
Assaid，inacttogoRogerostood；
And，havingtakenleave，thecavalierWithdrawshistrenchantfaulchionfromthewood，Whichholdsnomoretheweapon，aswhilere。
When，soundingloudamidthatsolitude，Acry，notdistantfar，arreststhepeer。
Thenthitherwardhewiththosedamselsmade，Prompt，if\'twereneeded，tobestowhisaid。
XXVI
Theyrodean-end；andlouderwaxedthesound，Andplainerweretheplaintivewordstheyheard:
WheninavalleytheythreewomenfoundMakingthatplaint，whoinstrangegarbappeared:
Fortothenavelwerethosethreeungowned，——Theircoatsbysomeuncourteousvarletsheared——
AndknowingnothowbettertodisguiseTheirshame，theysateonearth，anddarednotrise。
XXVII
AsVulcan\'sson，thatsprangasitisversed
Outofthedust，withoutamothermade，Whom——soMinervabade——AglaurosnursedWithsovereigncare，tooboldandcuriousmaid，Seatedincar，byhimconstructedfirstTohidehishideousfeet，waserstconveyed；
Sothatwhichneveristosightrevealed，Sitting，thosemournfuldamselskeptconcealed。
XXVIII
Atthatdishonestsightandshameful，glowsEachmartialdamsel\'svisage，overspreadWiththerichdyesofPaestum\'scrimsonrose，Whenvernalairstheirgentleinfluenceshed。
Bradamantmarkedthem；andthatoneofthoseWasUlany，thedamselquicklyread；
Ulany，thatwassentwithsolemntrainFromtheLOSTISLEtoroyalCharlemagne；
XXIX
Andrecognisedtheothertwonoless；
Fromthemshesaw，whenshesawUlany；
Butnowtoherdirectedheraddress。
Asthemosthonouredofthoseladiesthree，Demanding，whosofullofwickedness，Solawlesswasandsounmannerly，Thathethosesecretstothesightrevealed，WhichNature，asshecould，\'twouldseem，concealed。
XXX
Ulany，thatinBradamantdescried，——Knownbothbyvoiceandensignry——themaid，WhosomefewdaysbeforethoseknightsofprideWithhervictoriouslanceonearthhadlaid，How，inatownnotfarremote——replied——
Anevilrace，bypityneverswayed，Besidesthattheytheirraimentthushadshorn，Hadbeatthem，andhaddonethemotherscorn。
XXXI
Whatoftheshieldbecame，shecannotsay，Norknowsshethosethreemonarchs\'destiny，Whoguidedhersolonguponherway；
Ifkilled，orledintocaptivity；
Andsaysthatsheherselfhasta\'enherway，Albeittofarea-footsoreirksomebe，ToappealtoroyalCharlemagne，assuredByhimsuchoutragewillnotbeendured。
XXXII
Tohear，yetmoretosee，sofoulawrong，DisturbedtheChildanddamsels\'placidairAndbeauteousvisage，whoseboldheartsandstrongNolesscompassionatethanvaliantwere。
Theynow，allelseforgetting，erethetongueOfUlanyprefersdemand，orprayer，Thattheywouldvengethemontheircruelfoe，Inhastetowardsthefelon\'scastlego。
XXXIII
Withoneconstant，themaidsandcavalier，Bytheirgreatgoodnessmoved，fromplateandmailHadstripttheiruppervests，wellfittinggearThosemiserableladies\'shametoveil。
Bradamantsuffersnot，that，aswhilere，SadUlanyshalltrampbyhillanddale；
Butseatsheronherhorse\'scroup；sodoHercomradesbythoseotherdamselstwo。
XXXIV
TogentleBradamantUlaniashowedThenearestwaytoreachthecastleheight；
WhilecomfortBradamantonherbestowed，Promisingvengeanceforthatfouldespite。
Theyleavethevale，andbyacrookedroadAndlongascend，nowwheelingleft，nowright:
Nortillthesunishiddeninthesea，Upontheirwearywayreposethethree。
XXXV
Theytoahamletonthesummitwound，Scalingthemountain\'ssteepandruggedside；
Andsuchgoodshelterandgoodsupperfound，Ascouldbysuchrudequartersbesupplied。
Arrivingthere，theyturnedtheireyesaround，Andfullofwomeneveryplaceespied，Someold，someyoung；nor，midsolargeaclan，Appearedthevisageofasingleman。
XXXVI
NotmoreboldJasonwondered，andthetrainWhichsailedwithhim，thatArgonauticcrew，Seeingthosedamesthathadtheirhusbandsslain，Fathersandsonsandbrethren，——sothatthroughAllLemnos\'pleasantisle，byhillorplain，Ofmanlyvisagetheybeheldnottwo——
ThanhereRogero，andtherestwhogoWithgoodRogero，wonderatthisshow。
XXXVII
ThemartialdamselsbidforUlany，Andthosewhocamewithher，provideattire；
Andgownsthatevearefurnishedforthethree，Ifmeanerthantheirown，atleastentire。
TohimawomanofthatvillageryValiantRogerosummons，toinquireWherearethemen；inthathenonedescries；
Andthustohimthatvillagewifereplies:
XXXVIII
“Whathaplyistoyouawonderment，Thiscrowdofwomankind，wheremanisnone，Tousisgraveandgrievouspunishment，Who，banishedhere，livewofullyalone；
And，thatsuchexileusmaymoretorment，Fromthosesoloved，asbrother，father，son，Alongdivorceandcruelwesustain，Asourfelltyrantpleasestoordain。
XXXIX
“Senttotheseconfinesfromhisland，whichliesButtwoleaguesdistantthence，wherewewereborn，Usinthisplacethefellbarbariansties，Havingfirstdoneusmanyabrutalscorn；
AndhaswithdeathandallextremitiesThreatenedourkinsmenandourselvesforlorn，Iftheycomehither，orhehearsreportWeharbourthem，whenhithertheyresort。
XL
“Hetoournameissuchadeadlyfoe，HewillnothaveusnearerthanIshewed，Nowhaveusofourkinapproached，asthoughInfectionfromthefemalesexensued。
AlreadyhavethegreenwoodtreeslaidlowTheirleafyhonourstwice，andtwicerenewed，Sinceourlord\'sfurytosuchpitcharose，Nowisthereonehisphrensytooppose。
XLI
“ForhehasspreadsuchpassingfearamongThepeople，deathcancausenoworseaffright；
Inthat，besidehisnaturalloveofwrong，Heisendowedwithmorethanhumanmight。
Hethanahundredothermenmorestrong，Inbodyisofagiganticheight:
Norushisvassalshemolestsalone；
Butworsebyhimtostrangerdameisdone。
XLII
“Ifyourownhonour，sir，andofthosethree，Beneathyourcharge，toyouinaughtisdear，\'Twillsafer，usefuller，andbetterbeToleavethisroad，andbyanothersteer。
Thisleadsyoutohistower，describedbyme，ToprovethesavageusethatcruelpeerHasthereestablished，totheshameandwoeOfdameorcavalier，whothithergo。
XLIII
“Thiscastellainortyrant，MarganorSonamethefelonknightthanwhommorefellNerowasnot，norotherheretofore，Ifotherbe，whoseactionsFamedothswell，Thirstsforman\'sblood，butthirstsforwoman\'smoreThanwolfforbloodoflambs；andbidsexpelWithshameallfemales，that，inevilhour，Theirfortunehasconductedtohistower。”
XLIV
Howinthatimpiousmansuchfurygrew，AskedyoungRogeroandthosedamselstwain，Andprayedshewouldincourtesypursue，Yea，ratherfromthefirsthertaleexplain。
“Thatcastle\'slord，fierce，andinhumane，Yetforawhilehiswickedheartconcealed，Norwhathewassosuddenlyrevealed。
XLV
“Forinthelifetimeofhissons，apairThatdifferedmuchfromthepaternalstyle，Sincetheythestrangerloved；andloatherswereOfcrueltyandotheractionsvile
Flourishedthecourtesiesandgoodcustomsthere，Andthereweregentledeedsperformedthiswhile:
For。albeitavariciouswasthesire，Henevercrossedtheyouthsintheirdesire。
XLVI
“ThecavaliersanddameswhojourneyedbyThatcastle，theresowellwereentertained，Thattheydeparted，bythecourtesyOfthosetwokindlybrotherswhollygained。
IntheholyordersoffairchivalryAliketheyouthfulpairhadbeenordained。
Cylanderone，Tanacrohighttheother；
Bold，andofroyalmieneachmartialbrother；
XLVII
“Andtrulywere，andwouldhavebeenalwayWorthyofeverypraiseandfame，withalHadtheynotyieldedupthemselvesapreyTothatuncurbeddesire，whichLovewecall；
BywhichtheywereseducedfromtherightwayIntofoulError\'scrookedmaze；andallThegoodthatbythosebrethrenhadbeenwrought，Waxed，inamoment，rank，corruptandnaught。
XLVIII
“Itchanced，thatintheirfather\'sfortilage，AknightoftheGreekemperor\'scourtdidlie；
Withhimhisladywas；ofmannerssage；
Norfairercouldbecravedbywishfuleye:
ForherCylanderfeltsuchamorousrage，Hedeemed，saveheenjoyedher，heshoulddie；
Hedeemedthat，whentheladyshoulddepart，Hissoulaswellwouldfromhisbodypart:
XLIX
“And，forheknew\'twasuselesstoentreat，Devisedtomakeherhisbyforceofhand；
Armed，andinsilence，nearhisfather\'sseat，Wheremustpassknightandlady，tookhisstand。
Throughnaturaldaringandthroughamorousheat，Hewithtoolittlethoughtthematterplanned；
Sothat，whenhebeheldtheknightadvance，Heissued，toassailhim，lancetolance。
L
“Tooverthrowhim，atfirstshockhethought，Andtowindameandpalminthecareer；
ButthatGreekknight，inwarlikestrifewell-taught，Shivered，likeglass，hisbreastplatewiththespear。
Thebittertidingstothesirewerebrought，Whobadebearhomethestriplingonabier:
He，findinghewasdead，loudmourningmade，Andhiminearth，besidehisfathers，layed。
LI
“YetharbourageandwelcomeasbeforeHadhewhosoughtit；neithermorenorless:
BecauseTanacroinhiscourteousloreEqualledhisbrotherasingentleness。
Thitherthatveryyear，fromforeignshore，Abaronandhiswifetheirstepsaddress:
Amarvelheofvalour，andasfairAscouldbesaid，isshe，anddebonnair。
LII
“Nofairerwasthedamethanchasteandright，Andwelldeservingeverypraise；thepeerDerivedofgenerousstock，andboldinfight，Aseverchampion，ofwhosefamewehear；
And\'tiswellfitting，thatsuchvaliantwightShouldjoyathingsoexcellentanddear，Olindrohe，thelordofLungavilla，Andshe，hisladywife，ycleptDrusilla。
LIII
“NolessforhertheyoungTanacroglows，ThanforthatotherburnedCylandersore；
WhobroughterewhiletosadandbittercloseThewickedlovehetothatladybore。
Theholy，hospitablelawshechoseToviolatenolessthanhe，beforeHewouldendure，thathim，withvenomedsting，Hisnewdesiretocrueldeathshouldbring。
LIV
“Buthe，becausehehasbeforehiseyesTheexampleofhiselderbrotherslain，Thinkstobearofftheladyinsuchwise，ThatboldOlindrocannotvengethestain。
Straightspentinhim，notsimplyweakened，liesThevirtue，wontTancarotosustainAbovethatfloodofvice，inwhoseprofoundAndmirywatersMarganorlaydrowned。
LV
“Thatnight，heindeepsilencebadearrayAscoreofarmedmen；andnextconveyedIntosomecaverns，borderingontheway，Anddistantfromthetower，hisambuscade。
Theroadswerebroken，andthefollowingdayOlindrofromallsideswasoverlaid；
And，thoughhemadeabravedefenceandlong，Ofwifeandlifewasplunderedbythatthrong。
LVI
“Olindroslain，theyledhisladyfairAcaptivethence，o\'erwhelmedwithsorrowso，Thatsherefusedtolive，andmadeherprayer，Tanacro，asagrace，woulddeathbestow:
Resolvedtodie，sheleapt，inherdespair，Fromahighbankintoavalebelow；
Butdeathwastothewretcheddamerefused；
Wholaywithshatteredheadandsorelybruised。
LVII
“ShecouldnottothecastlebeconveyedInotherguisethanborneuponabier:
HersoTanacrobidspromptleechesaid；
Becausehewillnotloseapreysodear；
AndwhiletocureDrusillatheyessayed，Busiedabouttheirspousalswasthepeer:
Inthatsochastealadyandsofair，Awife\'sandnotaleman\'snameshouldwear。
LVIII
“Hehadnootherthought，nootheraim，Noothercare，norspakebesideofought；
Sawhehadwrongedher，andtookalltheblame，And，ashecould，toamendhiserrorwrought:
Butallwasvain；themorehelovedthedame，Themorebetoappeaseherangersought，Somuchmorewasherhate；somuchmorewill，Somuchmorethirsthadshethatyouthtokill。
LIX
“Yethatredblindednotherjudgmentso，Butwhatthedamecouldclearlycomprehend，Thatshe，ifshewouldstrikethepurposedblow，Mustfeign，andsecretsnaresforhimextend。
AndherdesirebeneathanothershowWhichisbuthowTanacrotooffend
Mustmask；andmakehimthink，thatoverblownIsherfirstlove，andturnedtohimalone。
LX
“Herfacespeakspeace；whilevengeanceinwardlyHerheartdemands，andbuttothisattends:
Shemanythingsrevolves，accepts，putsby；
Or，asofdoubtfulissue，somesuspends。
Deemingshecan，ifsheresolvestodie，Compassherscheme，withthisresolvesheends；
AndbetterhowcansheexpendherbreathThaninavengingdearOlindro\'sdeath?
LXI
“Sheshowedherselfalljoyful，onherpart，Andfeignedthatshedesiredthosenuptialssore；
Noronlyshowedanunreluctantheart；
Butalldelayandhindranceoverbore。
Paintedandtiredabovetherestwithart，\'Twouldseem，sheofherhusbandthinksnomore:
But\'tisherwill，thatinhercountry\'swiseTanacroshalltheirweddingsolemnize。
LXII
“Thecustomhowsoeverwasnottrue，Whichashercountry\'suseshecertified；
But，becauseneverthoughtwithinhergrewWhichshecouldspendonanythingbeside，Afalsehoodshedevised，whencehopeshedrewOfkillinghimbywhomherhusbanddied；
AndtoldTanacro——andthemannersaid——
Howinhercountry\'sfashionshewouldwed。
LXIII
“`Thewidowthatahusband\'sbedascends，Eresheapproachthebridegroomsaidthatfair
Thespiritofthedead，whomsheoffends，Mustsoothewithsolemnoffice，massandprayer；
Intheholytemplemakingheramends，Whereherfirsthusband\'sbonesentombedare——
Thatsacrificeperformed——tobindtheirvowsThenuptialringthebridegroomgivesthespouse。
LXIV
“`Buttheholypriest，whilethisshallbeabout，Uponwine，thitherforthatpurposesped，Hisorisons，appropriateanddevout，Blessingwithaltheliquor，shallhavesaid；
Thenfromtheflaskintoacuppourout，Andgivetheblessedwinetothemthatwed。
But\'tisthespouse\'sparttotakethecup；
Andfirstthatvessel\'scordialbeveragesup。\'
LXV
“Theunsuspectingyouth，whotakesnoheedWhatnuptials，orderedinherwise，import，Atherownpleasurebidsthedameproceed，Sothatshecuthistermsofwaitingshort；
NordoesthemiserablestriplingreadShewouldavengeOlindrointhatsort；
Andononeobjectissosoreintent，Heseesbutthat，onthataloneisbent。
LXVI
“Anancientwoman，seizedwithherwhilere，Andleft，withal，obeyedDrusilla，whoThatbeldamcalledandwhisperedinherear，Soasthatnonebesidecouldhearthetwo——
Apoisonofquickpowerformeprepare，Suchas，Iknow，thouknowesthowtobrew；
Andbottleit；forIhavefoundawayThetraitoroussonofMarganortoslay；
LXVII
“`Andmeandtheenolesscansave，\'shesaid，
`Andthisatbetterleisurewillexplain。\'
Thewomanwentherways，thepotionmade，Andtothepalacebentherstepsagain:
AflaskofCandiansweetwineshepurveyed，WherewithDrusillasheathedthatdeadlybane；
Andkeptthebeverageforthenuptialday；
Fornowhadceasedallhindranceanddelay。
LXVIII
“Onthefixtdaysheseeksthetemple，dightWithpreciousjewelsandwithgoodlygear；
Whereherlord\'stomb，befittingsuchaknight，Builtbyherorder，twofairpillarsrear。
Theholyofficethere，withsolemnrite，Issung，whichmenandwomentrooptohear；
And——gay，beyondhisusage——withhisheir，Begirtbyfriends，SirMarganoristhere。
LXIX
“Whentheholyobsequiesatlastwereo\'er，Andbythepriestwasblestthepoisoneddraught，HeintoafairgoldencupdidpourThewine，asbyDrusillahadbeentaught，Shedrankwhatsortedwithhersex；normoreThanwouldeffectthepurposewhichshesought:
Thentothebridegroom，withajocundeye，Handedthedraught，whodrainedthegobletdry。
LXX
“Thecupreturned——Tanacro，blitheandgay，OpenedhisarmsDrusillatoembrace。
Thenalteredwashersweetandwinningway，Andtoatempestthatlongcalmgaveplace。
Shethrusthimback，shemotionedhimaway；
Sheseemedtokindleinhereyesandface；
Andtotheyouth，withbrokenvoiceanddread，——`Traitor，standoff，\'——thefuriousladysaid；——
LXXI
“`Shaltthouthenjoyandsolacehavefromme，Itearsfromthee，andpunishmentandwoe?
Nowtheseminehandsshallmakeanendofthee。
This，ifthouknow\'stitnot，forpoisonknow。
MuchgrieveIthatthoushould\'sttoohonouredbeBytheexecutionerwhodealstheblow；
Should\'stdieadeathtooeasy:sinceIwot，Fortheetooshamefulhandorpainisnot。
LXXII
“`Inseeingthisthydeath，itgivesmepain，Mysacrificeshouldbecompletedill；
ForcouldIdobytheeasIwerefain，Nothingshouldlackthatpurposetofulfill。
Maymysweetconsortnottheworkdisdain，Andfortheimperfectdeedacceptthewill！
That，withoutpowertocompasswhatIwould，IhavebeenfaintoslaytheeasIcould！
LXXIII
“`Andthatdeservedpunishment，whichI
Cannot，asIdesire，ontheebestow，Ihopethysoulshallhave；hopetobenigh，Toseetheesuffer，intherealmsofwoe。\'
Herturbideyesthenraisingtothesky，Withjoyousfacealloverinaglow，Shecried`Olindro，takethisvictim\'slife，Withthegoodwillofthineavengingwife；
LXXIV
“`Andofourlordformethegraceobtain，Tobethisdayinparadisewiththee，Ifhereply，nonecomethtoyourreign，Withoutdesert；saysuchIbringwithme，Whothisfellimpiousmonster，inhisfane，Offer，asmyfirst-fruits；andwhatcanbeAgreatermeritthantohavesupprestSuchloathsomeandabominablepest?\'
LXXV
“Herlife，togetherwithherspeech，wasspent；
And，evendead，herfaceappearedtoglowWithjoy，athavingdealtsuchpunishmentTohim，thatlaidhercherishedhusbandlow。
IffierceTanacro\'sspiritdidprevent，Offollowhers，Iwissnot；but，Itrow，Prevented，foronhimthatvenomrankYetfasterwrought，becausehedeeperdrank。
LXXVI
“Marganor，whobeheldhisonlysonFallandexpire，hisoutstretchedarmsbetween，WellnighhadwithTanacrodied，o\'erthrownBythatsosuddengriefandunforeseen。
Twosonshehad，andnowwasleftalone；
Broughttothatpasshebytwowiveshadbeen；
ThiswasthecauseonespenthisvitalbreathWithherownhand，thatdealttheotherdeath。
LXXVII
“Love，pity，sorrow，anger，anddesireOfdeathandvengeance，alltogetherrendAndrackthechildlessandunhappysire，Whogroanslikesea，whenwindandwavescontend:
Towardsthedame，withvengefulthoughtsafire，Hegoes，butseesthatlifeisatanend；
And，goadedbyhisrageandhatredhot，Seekstooffendhercorsethatfeelsitnot。
LXXVIII
“Asserpent，bythepointedspearpinneddown，Fixeshisteethinit，withfruitlessspire；
Orasthemastiffrunstowardsastone，Whichhasbeenflungbysomewayfaringwight，Andgnawsitinhisrage，norwillbegoneUntilhevengehimself；\'tissotheknight，Thananymastiff，anyserpent，worseOffendsDrusilla\'scoldandlifelesscorse。
LXXIX
“And，forheventethnot，norslakeshismood，Byfoulabuseuponthecarcasedone，Amongthewomen，alargemultitude，Hesprings，andthereshowsmercyuntonone。
Mownarewewithhisimpioussword，asstrewedIsgrasswithscythe，whendriedbysummersun。
Thereisno\'scape；forstraightwaysofourtrainArefullahundredmaimed，andthirtyslain。
LXXX
“Heofhisvassalsissoheldindread，Thereisnomanwhodarestolifthiseyes:
Thewomenwiththemeanersortarefled，Andwhosoevercan，thetempleflies。
Hisfriendsagainstthefuriousfitmakehead，Atlast，withkindconstraintandsuppliantcries；
And，leavingeverythingintearsbelow，Himinhiscastleontherockbestow。
LXXXI
“Hiswrathenduringstill，tosendawayThewretchdeterminesallthefemaleband:
Inthat，hiswillusutterlytoslayHispeopleandhisfriends，withprayer，withstand；
Andhebidspunish，onthatveryday，Anorderforusalltoleavehisland；
Placedsuchhispleasuresontheseconfines:woeTothemthatnearertohiscastlego！
LXXXII
“Thushusbandsfromtheirwivesdividedare，Mothersfromsons:ifhithertoresort，Despitethatorder，anyoneshoulddare，Letnoneknowthis，whomightthedeedreport！
ForsorelymulctedforthetransgressionwereMany，andmanyslainincruelsort。
Astatuteforhistownnextmadethepeer:
Offoulerlawweneitherreadnorhear。
LXXXIII
“Itwills，allwomenfoundwithinthevale，Forthitherevenyetwillsomedescend，
Hismenwithrodsshallontheshoulderswhale，Andintoexilefromthosecountriessend；
Butfirsttheirgownsshallclip，andpartsunveilThatdecencyandnaturalshameoffend；
AndifwithescortofanarmedknightAnywendthither，theyareslainoutright。
LXXXIV
“Thosethatanarmedwarrior\'sescorthave，Bythisillman，topietyafoe，Aredraggedasvictimstohischildren\'sgrave，Wherehisownhandinflictsthemurderousblow。
Striptignominiouslyofarmour，glaive，Andsteed，theirchampionstohisprisonsgo；
Andthiscanhecompel；for，nightandday，Athousandmenthetyrant\'shestobey。
LXXXV
“AndIwilladd，moreover，\'tishiswill，Doeshefreeanyone，hefirstshallswearUpontheholywafer，thathestillTowoman，whilehelives，willhatredbear。
IfthentheseladiesandyourselftospillSeemgoodtoyou，toyonderwallsrepair；
Andputtoproofwithal，ifprowessmoreOrcrueltyprevailsinMarganor。”
LXXXVI
Sosaying，inthosemaidsofmartialmightFirstshesuchpitymovedandthendisdain，Thattheyhaditbeendayinsteadofnight
Wouldthenhavegoneagainstthatcastellain。
Thererestthetroop；andwhenAurora\'slightServesasasignaltothestarrytrain，Thattheyshouldallbeforethesunrecede，Theydonthecuirassandremountthesteed:
LXXXVII
Andnow，inacttogo，thatcompanyBehindthemhearthestonyroadresoundWithalongtrample，whenthosewarlikethreeLookdownthevaleandrolltheireyesaround；
Andtheyfromthence，astone\'s-throwdistant，seeAtroop，whichthroughanarrowpathwaywound:
Ascoretheyareperhapsinnumber，whoOnhorseback，oronfoot，theirwaypursue。
LXXXVIII
Theywiththemonahorseawomanhaul，Whomstrickensoreinyearshervisageshows，
InguisewhereinsomedolefulcriminalCondemnedtogallows，fire，orprisongoes；
Who，notwithstandingthatwideinterval，Isbyherfeaturesknown，aswellasclothes:
Theyofthevillage，midthecavalcade，KnowherforfairDrusilla\'schambermaid。
LXXXIX
Thechamberwench，madeprisonerwithhisprize，Bytherapaciousstripling，asIshewed，Whobeingtrustedwiththatillemprize，Thepoisoneddraughtoffouleffecthadbrewed。
FromtheotherssheandthosesolemnitesHadkeptaway，suspectingwhatensued:
Yea，thiswhile，fromthatlordshiphadshefled，Wheresheinsafetyhopedtohideherhead。
XC
Newsbeingaftertoherfoemanbrought，ThatsheretiredinOstericchelay，He，withintenttoburnthewoman，soughtTohaveherinhispowerbyeveryway；
AndfinallyunhappyAvarice，boughtBycostlypresents，andbyprofferedpay，Wroughtonalord，assureduponwhoselandsThebeldamlived，toputherinhishands。
XCI
HeonasumpterhorsetheprisonersentToConstance-town，likemerchandiseaddrest；
FastenedandboundinmannertopreventTheuseofspeech，andprisonedinachest。
Fromwhencethatrabble，hisillinstrument，Whohasallpitybanishedfromhisbreast，Hadhitherbroughther，thathisimpiousrageThatcruelmanmightonthehagassuage。
XCII
Astheflood，swolnwithVesulo\'sthicksnows，Thefartherthatitfoamsuponitsway，And，withTicinoandLambra，seawardgoes，Ada，andotherstreamsthattributepay，Somuchmorehaughtyandimpetuousflows；
Rogeroso，themorehehearsdisplayMarganor\'sguilt，andsothatgentlepairOfdamselsfilledwithfiercercholerare。
XCIII
Themwithsuchhatred，themwithsuchdisdainAgainstthewretchsomanycrimesincense，Thattheywillpunishhim，despitethetrainOrarmedmenarraidinhisdefence:
Butspeedydeathappearstookindapain，Andinsufficientforsuchfouloffence。
Bettertheydeem，midpangsprolongedandslow，Heallthebitternessofdeathshouldknow。
XCIV
Butfirst\'tisrightthatwomantounchain，Shewhomthehangman-crewtodeathescort；
AndthequickrowelandtheloosenedreinMadethequickcoursersmakethatlabourshort。
NeverhadthoseassaultedtosustainEncounterofsofellandfierceasort；
Whohelditforagrace，withlossofshield，Harnessandcaptivedame，toquitthefield；
XCV
Evenasthewolf，who，ladenwithhisprey，Ishomewardtohissecretcavernbound，And，whenhedeemsthatsafestistheway，Beholdsitcrostbyhunterandbyhound，Flingsdownhisload，andswiftlydartsaway，Wheremosto\'ergrownwithbrushwoodistheground。
Norquickerarethatbandtovoidthevale，Thanthoseboldthreearequickertoassail。
XCVI
Notonlytheythedameandmartialgear，Butmanyhorsestheyaswellforsook；
And，asthesurestrefugeintheirfear，Castthemselvesdownfrombankandcavernednook:
Whichpleasedthedamselsandtheyouthfulpeer；
Whothreeofthoseforsakenhorsestook，Tomountthosethree，whom，throughthedaybefore，Upontheircroupsthethreegoodcoursersbore。
XCVII
Thence，lightenedthus，theirwaytheythitherbend，Wherethatdespiteous，shameful，lordshiplies；
Resolvedthebeldamintheirbandshallwend，ToseeDrusillavenged；invaindeniesThatwoman，whomisdoubtstheadventure\'send，Andgrieves，andshrieks，andweepsinpiteouswise:
ForflingingheruponFrontino\'scroup，Rogerobearsheroffamidthetroop。
XCVIII
Theyreachedasummit，andfromthenceespiedAtownwithmanyhouses，largeandrich；
Withnoughttostopthewayonanyside，Asneithercompassedroundbywallorditch。
Arockwasinthemiddle，fortifiedWithatalltower，uponitstopmostpitch。
Fearlesslythitherprickedthewarriors，whoMarganor\'smansioninthatfortressknew。
XCIX
AssoonasinthetownthatcavalcadeArrived，somefootmen，whokeptwatchandward，Behindthosewarriorsclosedabarricade；
Whilethat，before，theyfoundalreadybarred。
Andlo！SirMarganor，withmenarraid，Somefoot，somehorsemen！armedwasalltheguard；
Whotothestrangers，infewwords，butbold，Thewickedcustomofhislordshiptold。
C
Marphisa，whohadplannedthethingwhilereWithAymon\'sdaughterandtheyouthfulknight，Foranswer，spurredagainstthecavalier；
And，valiantasshewasandfullofmight，Notputtingintherestherpuissantspear，Orbaringthatgoodsword，sofamedinfight，Sosmotehimwithherfistuponthehead，Thatonhishorse\'sneckhefellhalfdead。
CI
ThemaidofFranceiswithMarphisagone，NorintherearitseenRogero\'screst；
Whowiththosetwohiscoursesobravelyrun，That，thoughhislanceheraisednotfromtherest，Sixmenheslew；transfixedthepaunchofone，Another\'shead，offourtheneckorbreast；
I\'thesixthhebrokeit，whominflighthespeared:
Itpiercedhisspineandathispapsappeared。
CII
Asmanyasaretouched，somanylieOnearth，byBradamant\'sgoldlanceo\'erthrown；
Sheseemsabolt，dismistformburningsky，Which，initsfury，shiversandbeatsdownWhateveritencounters，farandnigh。
Someflytoplain，orcastlefromthetown，Otherstoshelteringchurchandhouserepair；
Andnone，savedead，areseeninstreetorsquare。
CIII
MeanwhilethehandsofMarganor，behindHisback，thefierceMarphisahadmadefast，AndtoDrusilla\'smaidthewretchconsigned，Wellpleasedthatsuchacareonherwascast。
Toburnthetown\'twasafterwardsdesigned，Saveitrepentedofitserrorspast，RepealedthestatuteMarganorhadmade，Andanewlaw，imposedbyher，obeyed。
CIV
Suchendtocompassisnohardassay；
For，besidesfearinglestMarphisayearnToexecutemorevengeance，——lestshesay，——Sheoneandallwillslaughterandwillburn，——
ThetownsmenallwereadvisedtotheswayAndcruelstatuteofthattyrantstern；
Butdid，asothersmostlydo，thatbestObeythemasterwhomtheymostdetest。
CV
Sincenonedarestrustanother，norhiswill，——Outofsuspicion——tohiscomradesbreak，Theylethimbanishone，anotherkill，Fromthishissubstance，thathishonourtake。
ButtheheartcriestoHeaven，thathereisstill，TillGodandsaintsatlengthtovengeancewake:
Who，albeittheyduepunishmentsuspend，Bymightypainthelongdelayamend。
CVI
Therabble，fullofrageandenmity，Nowseeksthewretchwithwordanddeedtogrieve；
As，itissaid，allstripthefallentree，Whichfromitsrootsandwintrywindsupheave:
Letrulersinhissadexamplesee，Illdoersintheendshallillreceive。
ToviewfellMarganor\'sdisastrousfall，Fitpenanceforhissins，pleasedgreatandsmall。
CVII
Many，ofwhomthesisterhadbeenslain，Themother，orthedaughter，orthewife，Seekingnomoretheirrebelwrathtorein，Hurry，withtheirownhandstotakehislife；
AndyoungRogeroandthedamselstwainCanscarcedefendthefeloninthatstrife；
Whomthoseillustriousthreehaddoomedtodie，Midtrouble，fear，andlengthenedagony。
CVIII
Tothehag，whoboresuchhatredtothatwight，Aswomantoanenemycanbear，Theygivetheirprisonernaked，boundsotight，Hewillnotatoneshakethecordagetear；
Andshe，herpainsandsorrowtorequite，Crimsonsthewretch\'sbody，hereandthere，Withasharpgoad，which，midthatvillageband，Apeasantchurlhadputintoherhand。
CIX
Norshethecouriermaid，northeythatrideWithher，ayemindfulhowtheyhadbeenshent，Nowlettheirhandshangidlebytheirside；
Nolessthanthatoldcroneonvengeancebent:
Suchwastheirfiercedesire，itnullifiedThepowertoharm；butragemusthaveitsvent。，Himonewithstones，anotherwithhernails，Thiswithherteeth，withneedlesthat，assails。
CX
Astorrentonewhilefoamsinhaughtytide，Whenfedwithmightyrainormeltedsnow；
And，rendingformthemountain\'sruggedsideTree，rock，andcropandfield，thewatersgo:
ThencomesaseasonwhenitscrestedprideIsvanished，anditsvigourwastedso，Achild，awoman，everywheremaytread，Andoftendry-shodcross，itsruggedbed。
CXI
SoMarganorwhilereeachboundandbournMadetremble，whereso\'erhisnamewasheard:
Nowoneiscometobruisethetyrant\'shorn；
Andnowhisprowessissolittlefeared，Thateventhelittlechildrenworkhimscorn:
Somepluckhishairandotherspluckhisbeard。
ThenceyoungRogeroandthedamselstwainTowardshisrock-builtcastleturntherein。
CXII
Thiswithoutcontestitspossessorsyield，Andtherichgoodspreservedinthatrepair。
Thesethefriendspartlyspoiled，andpartlydealedToUlanyandthatattendantpair。
Withthem，recoveredwasthegoldenshield，Andthosethreemonarchsthatwereprisonedthere；
Who，withoutarms，afoot，towardsthatholdHadwended，asmeseemswhilerewastold。
CXIII
ForfromthedaythattheywereoverthrownByBradamant，afoot，theyevermore，Unarmed，incompanywithherhadgone，Thathithercamefromhersodistantshore。
Iknownot，I，ifitwasbetterdoneOrworse，byher，thattheytheirarmsforbore；
Worse，touchingherdefence；butbetterfar，Iftheywerelosersinthedoubtfulwar。
CXIV
Forshewouldhavebeendragged，——likeothers，whomArmedmenhadthitherbroughtbeneaththeirguide，Unhappywomentothebrothers\'tomb，——
Andbythesacrificeknifehavedied。
Death，sure，isworse，andmoredisastrousdoomThanshowingthatwhichmodestywouldhide；
Andtheywhocantoforceascribetheblame，Extinguishthisandeveryothershame。
CXV
Beforetheyhencedepart，themartialtwainAssembletheinhabitants，toswear，TheytotheirwivestheruleofthatdomainWillleave，aswellaseveryothercare；
Andthattheywillchastise，withheavypain，Whoevertoopposethislawshalldare——
Infine，man\'sprivileges，whatsoe\'er，Theyswear，shallbeconferredonwomanhere:
CXVI
ThenmakethempromisenevertobestowHarbourageonwhosoeverthithersped，Footmanorcavalier，norevenallowAnybeneatharooftohidehishead，UnlesshesworebyGodandsaints，orvowYetstrongermade——ifstrongercouldbesaid——
Thathethesex\'scausewouldayedefend，Foetotheirfoes，andwoman\'sfaithfulfriend；
CXVII
And，ifhethenwerewived，oreverwere——Soonerorlater——linkedinnuptialnoose，Stilltohiswifehewouldallegiancebear，Nore\'ercompliancewithherwillrefuse。
Marphisasays，withintheyear，shethereWillbe，anderethetreestheirfoliagelose；
And，saveshefindherstatuteineffect，Thatboroughfireandruinmayexpect。
CXVIII
Norhencetheypartillfromthefilthyplace，Whereinitlay，Drusilla\'scorseisborne；
Herwithherlordtheyinatombencase，And，withwhatmeansthetownsupplies，adorn。
Drusilla\'sancientwoman，inthisspace，Marganor\'sbodywithhergoadhastorn。
Whoonlygrievesshehasnotwindenow，Norespitetohistorturetoallow。
CXIX
Besideachurch，themartialdamselstwainBeholdapillar，standinginthesquare；
WhereonthewickedlordofthedomainHadgravedthatmadandcruellaw；thepair，Inimitation，hishelm，plate，andchain，Andshield，inguiseoftrophyfastenthere；
AndafterwardsuponthepillartraceThatlawtheyhadenactedfortheplace。
CXX
Withinthetownthetroopsetuptheirrest，Untilthelawisgraved，ofdifferentframeFromthatbeforeuponthestoneimprest，Whicheverywomandoom\'dtodeathandshame。
Withtheintentiontoreplacehervest，HerefromthatbanddividestheIslandickdame；
Whodeems，atcourt\'twereshamefultoappear，Unlessadornedandmantledaswhilere。
CXXI
HereUlanyremained，andinherpowerRemainedthewickedtyrantMarganor:
She，lestheanyhow，inevilhour，Shouldbreakhisbondsandinjuredamselmore，Madehim，oneday，leapheadlongfromatower，Whonevertooksostillaleapbefore。
Nomoreofherandhers！IofthecrewThatjourneytowardArles，thetalepursue。
CXXII
Throughoutallthatandthesucceedingday，Tilltheforenoon，proceedthosebandedfriends；
And，wherethemain-roadbranches，andonewayTowardsthecamp，toArlestheothertends，Againembracethelovers，andoftsayAlastfarewell，whichevermoreoffends。
Thedamselsseekthecamp；toArlesisgoneRogero；andmycantoIhavedone。
CANTO38
ARGUMENT
ToArlestheChild，toCharlesMarphisawends，Tobebaptized，withBradamantforguide。
Astolphofromtheholyrealmdescends；
ThroughwhomwithsighttheNubianissupplied:
Agramant\'slandhewithhistroopoffends；
ButheisofhisAfrickrealmsowide，WithCharleshebargains，that，oneitherside，Twoknightsbystrifetheirquarrelshoulddecide。
I
Yecourteousladies，whountomystrainKindaudiencelend——Ireaditinyourcheer——
ThatgoodRogeroshoulddepartagainSosuddenly，fromherthatheldhimdear，Displeasesye，andscarceinflictslesspainThanthatwhichBradamantenduredwhilere:
Ireadyoualsoargue，tohisshame，Thatfeeblyburnedinhimtheamorousflame。
II
Iffromhersideforothercausehadgone，Againstthatlady\'swill，theyouthfullord；
ThoughinthehopemoretreasuretohavewonThanswelledrichCroesus\'orrichCrassus\'hoard，Itooshoulddeemthedart，byCupidthrown，Hadnottheheart-coreofRogerogored。
Forsuchasovereignjoy，aprizesohighNosilverandnogoldcouldeverbuy。
III
YettopreserveourhonournotaloneDeservesexcuse，italsomeritspraise:
Thistopreserve，Isay，whentohavedoneInotherwise，mightshameandscandalraise；
AndhadfairBradamantreluctanceshown，Andobstinatelyinterposeddelays，This，asacertainsign，hadservedtoproveThatlady\'slittlewitorlittlelove。
IV
Forifhislife，whomgentlewomanloves，Asherownlifeshevalues，orbefore；
IspeakofoneatwhomyoungCupidrovesWitharrowswhichbeneaththemantlegore
HishonourtohispleasureitbehovesThatwomantoprefer，bysomuchmore，Asmanbeyondhislifehishonourtreasures，Esteemedbyhimaboveallotherpleasures。
V
HisdutygoodRogerosatisfied，Followingtheroyallordwithwhomhecame；
Forhavingnofaircausetoquithisside，HecouldnotleavethePaynimwithoutshame；
And，ifhissirehadbyAlmontesdied，Inthis，KingAgramantwasnottoblame；
Whoforhisparents\'everypastoffenceHadmadeRogeromightyrecompense。
VI
HewillperformhisdutytorepairTohisliege-lord；sodidthatmartialmaid；
WhohadnotwithreiteratedprayerAssoshemighthavedoneRogerostayed。
ThestriplingmayappaythewarlikefairInotherseason，ifnotnowappaid；
ButtwicetwohundredyearswillnotatoneThecryingsinofhonouronceforegone。