“Butthis，tohimrevealedbygracedivine，Byhimtomedeclared，totheeIsay，WasneverraceGreek，barbarous，orLatine，Greatintimespast，orfamousatthisday，Richerinhardyknightsthanthisofthine；
SuchblessingsHeavenshallonthychildrenlayThattheyinfameshallpass，inpraiseo’ercome，TheworthiesoldofSparta，Carthage，Rome。
XC
“ButmongsttherestIchoseAlphonsusbold，Invirtuefirst，secondinplaceandname，Heshallbebornwhenthisfrailworldgrowsold，Corrupted，poor，andbareofmenoffame，Betterthanhenoneshall，nonecan，orcould，Theswordorsceptreuseorguidethesame，Toruleinpeaceortocommandinfight，Thineoffspring’sgloryandthyhouse’slight。
XCI
“HisyoungerageforetokenstrueshallyieldOffuturevalor，puissance，forceandmight，Fromhimnorockthesavagebeastshallshield；
Attiltortourneymatchhimshallnoknight：
After，heconquershallinpitchedfieldGreatarmiesandwinspoilsinsinglefight，Andonhislocks，rewardsforknightlypraise，Shallgarlandswearofgrass，ofoak，ofbays。
XCII
“Hisgraverage，aswellthateilditfits，Shallhappypeacepreserveandquietblest，AndfromhisneighborsstrongmongstwhomhesitsShallkeephiscitiessafeinwealthandrest，Shallnourishartsandcherishpregnantwits，Maketriumphsgreat，andfeasthissubjectsbest，Rewardthegood，theevilwithpainstorment，Shalldangersallforesee，andseen，prevent。
XCIII
“ButifithapagainstthosewickedbandsThatseaandearthinvestwithbloodandwar，AndinthesewretchedtimestonoblelandsGivelawsofpeacefalseandunjustthatare，Thathebesent，todrivetheirguiltyhandsFromChrist’spurealtarsandhightemplesfar，Oh，whatrevenge，whatvengeanceshallhebringOnthatfalsesect，andtheiraccursedking！
XCIV
“ToolatetheMoors，toolatetheTurkishking，GainsthimshouldarmtheirtroopsandlegionsboldForhebeyondgreatEuphratesshouldbring，BeyondthefrozentopsofTauruscold，Beyondthelandwhereisperpetualspring，Thecross，theeaglewhite，thelilyofgold，AndbybaptizingoftheEthiopsbrownOfagedNilerevealthespringsunknown。“
XCV
Thussaidthehermit，andhisprophecyTheprinceacceptedwithcontentandpleasure，ThesecretthoughtofhisposterityOfhisconcealedjoysheapedupthemeasure。
Meanwhilethemorningbrightwasmountedhigh，AndchangedHeaven’ssilverwealthtogoldentreasure，AndhighabovetheChristiantentstheyviewHowthebroadensignstrembled，wavedandblew，XCVI
Whenthusagaintheirleadersagebegun，“SeehowbrightPhoebusclearsthedarksomeskies，SeehowwithgentlebeamsthefriendlysunThetents，thetowns，thehillsanddalesdescries，Throughmywellguidingisyourvoyagedone，Fromdangersafeintraveloffwhichlies，HencewithoutfearofharmordoubtoffoeMarchtothecamp，Imaynonearergo。“
XCVII
Thustookheleave，andmadeaquickreturn，Andforwardwentthechampionsthreeonfoot，AndmarchingrightagainsttherisingmornAreadypassagetothecampfoundout，MeanwhilehadspeedyfamethetidingsborneThattothetentsapproachedthesebaronsstout，AndstartingfromhisthroneandkinglyseatToentertainthem，roseGodfredogreat。
EIGHTEENTHBOOK
THEARGUMENT。
ThecharmsandspiritsfalsethereinwhichlieRinaldochasethfromtheforestold；
ThehostofEgyptcomes；VafrinthespyEntereththeircamp，stout，crafty，wiseandbold；
SharpisthefightaboutthebulwarkshighAndportsofZion，toassaultthehold：
GodfreyhathaidfromHeaven，byforcethetownIswon，thePagansslain，wallsbeatendown。
I
ArrivedwhereGodfreytoembracehimstood，“Mysovereignlord，“Rinaldomeeklysaid，“TovengemywrongsagainstGernandoproudMyhonor’scareprovokedmywrathunstayed；
ButthatIyoudispleased，mychieftaingood，Mythoughtsyetgrieve，myheartisstilldismayed，AndhereIcome，prestallexploitstotryTomakemegraciousinyourgraciouseye。“
II
Tohimthatkneeled，foldinghisfriendlyarmsAbouthisneck，thedukethisanswergave：
“Letpasssuchspeechessad，ofpassedharms。
Remembranceisthelifeofgrief；hisgrave，Forgetfulness；andforamends，inarmsYourwontedvaloruseandcouragebrave；
ForyoualonetohappyendmustbringThestrongenchantmentsofthecharmedspring。
III
“Thatagedwoodwhenceheretoforewegot，Tobuildourscalingengines，timberfit，Isnowthefearfulseat，buthownonewot，Whereuglyfiendsanddamnedspiritssit；
TocutonetwistthereofadventurethnotTheboldestknightwehave，norwithoutitThiswallcanbatteredbe：whereothersdoubtThereventurethou，andshowthycouragestout。“
IV
Thussaidhe，andtheknightinspeechesfewProfferedhisservicetoattemptthething，Tohardassayshiscouragewillingflew，Tohimpraisewasnospur，wordswerenosting；
OfhisdearfriendsthenheembracedthecrewTowelcomehimwhichcame；forinaringAbouthimGuelpho，TancredandtherestStood，ofthecampthegreatest，chiefandbest。
V
WhenwiththeprincetheselordshaditerateTheirwelcomesoft，andofttheirdearembrace，Towardtherestoflesserworthandstate，Heturned，andthemreceivedwithgentlegrace；
Themerrysoldiersbouthimshoutandprate，WithcriesasjoyfulandascheerfulfaceAsifintriumph’schariotbrightassun，HehadreturnedAfricorAsiawon。
VI
Thusmarchedtohistentthechampiongood，Andtheresatdownwithallhisfriendsaround；
Nowofthewarheasked，nowofthewood，Andansweredeachdemandtheylistpropound；
Butwhentheylefthimtohisease，upstoodThehermit，and，fittimetospeakoncefound，“Mylord，“hesaid，“yourtravelswondrousare，Farhaveyoustrayed，erred，wanderedfar。
VII
“MuchareyouboundtoGodabove，whobroughtYousafefromfalseArmida’scharmedhold，AndtheeastrayingsheepwhomonceheboughtHathnowagainreducedtohisfold，AndgainsthisheathenfoesthesemenofnaughtHathchosentheeinplacenextGodfreybold；
Yetmayestthounot，pollutedthuswithsin，Inhishighservicewarorfightbegin。
VIII
“Theworld，theflesh，withtheirinfectionvilePollutethethoughtsimpure，thyspiritstain；
NotPo，notGanges，notseven-mouthedNile，Notthewideseas，canwashtheecleanagain，OnlytopurgeallfaultswhichtheedefileHisbloodhathpowerwhoforthysinswasslain：
Hishelpthereforeinvoke，tohimbewrayThysecretfaults，mourn，weep，complainandpray。“
IX
Thissaid，theknightfirstwiththewitchunchasteHisidlelovesandfolliesvainlamented；
Thenkneelinglowwithheavylooksdowncast，Hisothersinsconfessedandallrepented，Andmeeklypardoncravedforfirstandlast。
Thehermitwithhiszealwaswellcontented，Andsaid，“OnyonderhillnextmorngoprayThatturnshisforeheadgainstthemorningray。
X
“Thatdone，marchtothewood，whenceeachonebringsSuchnewsoffuries，goblins，fiends，andsprites，Thegiants，monsters，andalldreadfulthingsThoushaltsubdue，whichthatdarkgroveunites：
Letnostrangevoicethatmournsorsweetlysings，Norbeauty，whosegladsmilefrailheartsdelights，Withinthybreastmakeruthorpityrise，Buttheirfalselooksandprayersfalsedespise。“
XI
Thusheadvisedhim，andthehardyknightPreparedhimgladlytothisenterprise，Thoughtfulhepassedtheday，andsadthenight；
Anderethesilvermornbegantorise，Hisarmshetook，andinacoathimdightOfcolorstrange，cutinthewarlikeguise；
Andonhiswaysole，silent，forthhewentAlone，andlefthisfriends，andlefthistent。
XII
ItwasthetimewhengainstthebreakingdayRebelliousnightyetstrove，andstillrepined，ForintheeastappearedthemorninggrayAndyetsomelampsinJove’shighpalaceshined，WhentoMountOlivethetookhisway，Andsaw，asroundabouthiseyeshetwined，Night’sshadowshence，fromthencethemorning’sshine，Thisbright，thatdark；thatearthly，thisdivine。
XIII
Thustohimselfhethought，howmanybrightAndsplendentlampsshineinheaven’stemplehigh，Dayhathhisgoldensun，hermoonthenight，Herfixedandwanderingstarstheazuresky，SoframedallbytheirCreator’smightThatstilltheyliveandshine，andne’ershalldieTill，inamoment，withthelastday’sbrandTheyburn，andwiththemburnsea，air，andland。
XIV
Thusashemused，tothetophewent，Andtherekneeleddownwithreverenceandfear，Hiseyesuponheaven’seasternfacehebent，Histhoughtsaboveallheavensupliftedwere：
“Thesinsanderrors，whichInowrepent，Ofmineunbridledyouth，OFatherdear，Remembernot，butletthymercyfall，Andpurgemyfaultsandmineoffencesall。“
XV
Thusprayedhe，withpurplewingsupflewIngoldenweedthemorning’slustyqueen，BegildingwiththeradiantbeamsshethrewHishelm，hisharness，andthemountaingreen；
UponhisbreastandforeheadgentlyblewTheair，thatbalmandnardusbreathedunseen，Ando’erhisheadletdownfromclearestskiesAcloudofpureandpreciousclewthereflies。
XVI
Theheavenlydewwasonhisgarmentsspread，Towhichcompared，hisclothespaleashesseem，Andsprinkledso，thatallthatpalenessfledAndthence，ofpurestwhite，brightraysoutstream；
SocheeredaretheflowerslatewitheredWiththesweetcomfortofthemorningbeam，Andso，returnedtoyouth，aserpentoldAdornsherselfinnewandnativegold。
XVII
Thelovelywhitenessofhischangedweed，ThePrinceperceivedwell，andlongadmired；
Towardtheforestmarchedheonwithspeed，Resolved，assuchadventuresgreatrequired；
ThitherhecamewhenceshrinkingbackfordreadOfthatstrangedesert’ssightthefirstretired，ButnottohimfearfulorloathsomemadeThatforestwas，butsweetwithpleasantshade：
XVIII
Forwardhepassed，midinthegrovebeforeHeheardasoundthatstrange，sweet，pleasingwas；
Thererolledacrystalbrookwithgentleroar，Theresighedthewindsasthroughtheleavestheypass，Theredidthenightingaleherwrongsdeplore，Theresungtheswan，andsingingdied，alas！
Therelute，harp，cittern，humanvoiceheheard，Andallthesesoundsonesoundrightwelldeclared。