XXXVI
“Andhetheconsorttowhomhewaswed，Herhemostusedtoblame，recalledtomind，And，forthestriplingtakentoherbed，Todeemthedamelessculpableinclined:
Lessofherselfthansexthefaultheread，Whichtoonemancouldneverbeconfined:
Andthought，ifinonetaintallwomenshared，Atleasthishadnotwithamonsterpaired。
XXXVII
“TothesameplaceJocundomadereturn，Atthesamehour，uponthefollowingday；
And，puttingonthekingtheself-samescorn，Againbeheldthatdwarfanddameatplay:
Andsouponthenextandfollowingmorn；
For——toconclude——theymadenoholiday:
WhileshewhatmostJocundo\'swondermoved
Thepigmyforhislittlelovereproved。
XXXVIII
“Oneday，amidtherest，theyouthsurveyedThedamedisorderedandopprestwithgloom；
Havingtwicesummoned，byherwaiting-maid，Thefavoureddwarf，whoyetdelayedtocome；
Athirdtimebytheladysent，shesaid:——
`Engagedatplay，Madonna，isthegroom，Nor，lestheloseadoit，hispaltrystake，Willthatdiscourteouschurlhisgameforsake。\'
XXXIX
“Atsuchstrangespectacle，theRomanknightCleareduphisbrow，hisvisageandhiseyes；
Hejocund，asinname，becameinsprite，Andchangedhistearsforsmiles；withalteredguise，Hewaxedruddy，gay，andplumpinplight，AndseemsacherubimofParadise。
Sothatsuchchangewithwondermentallsee，Brotherandking，androyalfamily。
XL
“IffromtheyouthAstolphowishedtoknowFromwhencethissuddenlightofcomfortcame，NolessJocundothisdesiredtoshow，Andtothekingsuchinjuryproclaim:
ButwilledthatlikehimselfheshouldforegoRevengeupontheauthorofthatshame。
Hence，thathemightdiscernherguilt，yetspare，HemadehimontheAgnusDeiswear。
XLI
“Hemadehimswearthathe，fornothingsaid，Orseen，whichmighttohimdispleasingbe，Thoughhe，inwhatheshoulddiscover，readAnoutrageofferedtohismajesty，
Would，noworever，vengehimonhishead:
Moreoverhimheboundtosecrecy；
Thattheilldoerne\'er，throughdeedorword，Mightguesshisinjuredkingthatcasehadheard。
XLII
“Themonarch，whotoeverythingbesideCouldbetterhavegivencredit，freelyswore:
TohimthecauseJocundosignified，Whyhehadmanydayslamentingsore；——
BecausehehadhisevilwifeespiedIntheembracesofaserjeantpoor；
Andvowedheshouldinfinehavediedofgrief，Ifheforlongertimehadlackedrelief。
XLIII
“Butthatwithinhishighness\'palacesaid，Hehadwitnessedwhathadmuchappeasedhiswoe；
For，iffoulshamehadfallenuponhishead，Atleasthewasnotsingle；sayingso，HetothatchinktheLombardmonarchled，Whospiedthemannikinofhideousshow。
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XLIV
“Youmaybelieveheshamelessdeemedthatact，Withoutmyswearingit；he，atthesight，Itseemed，wouldgodistraught，——withfuryracked，Heagainsteverywallhisheadwouldsmite——
Wouldcryaloud——wouldbreakthesolemnpact，Yetkeptparforcethepromisehehadplight；
Andgulpedhisangerdownandbitterscorn；
Sinceontheholywaterhehadsworn。
XLV
“ThentoJocundo:`WhatremainstomeTodointhismisfortune，brother，speak；
SincevengeancewithmorenotedcrueltyThouwiltnotletmeonthesinnerswreak。\'
Jocundoanswered`Lettheseingratesbe；
Andtryweifallwomenareasweak；
AndifthewivesofotherscanbewonTodowhatothersbyourownhavedone。
XLVI
“`Bothfairandyouthful，measuredbythisscale，Noreasilyourequalsshallwefind；
Whatwomanbuttousshallstrikehersail，Ifeventotheuglythesearekind?
Atleast，ifneitheryouthnorgraceavail，Themoneymay，withwhichourbagsarelined；
NorwillIthatwehomewardmorereturn，Erethechiefspoilswefromathousandearn。
XLVII
“`Longabsence，seeingwithadistantpart，Conversewithdifferentwomen，oftallay，Asitwouldseem，thetroublesofaheart，WhereofLove\'sangrypassionsmaketheirprey。\'
ThekingispleasedtoheartheyouthimpartThiscounsel，norhisjourneywilldelay:
Thenceontheirroad，withbuttwosquiresbeside，HeandtheRomanknighttogetherride。
XLVIII
“DisguisedtheygothroughFranceandItaly，TheyFlandersnextandEnglandscower，andwhereAwomantheyoflovelyvisagespy，Ayefindthedamecomplaintwiththeirprayer。
Theyuponsomebestowwhatothersbuy，Andoftreplacedtheirsquanderedtreasuresare。
Ourtravellerstothewivesofmanysued，Andbyasmanyotherdameswerewooed。
XLIX
“Bysolidproofthosecomradesascertain，Heretarryingforamonth，andtherefortwo，ThattheirownwivesareofnootherveinThanthoseofothers，andaschastandtrue。
Aftersomeseason，weariedarethetwainWitheverrunningaftersomethingnew:
For，withoutriskofdeath，thusevermoreTheintrudersillcouldenterother\'sdoor。
L
“——\'TwerebesttofindagirlwhosenaturalbentAndfacetobothofusshouldpleasingbe；
Agirl，thatusincommonmightcontent，Norweinherfindcauseforjealousy；
AndwhereforewouldstthouthatIshouldlamentMorethanwithother，togohalveswiththee?\'
ExclaimedAstolpho`wellIknowisnone，Ofallthefemalesex，contentwithone。
LI
“`Onedamselthatinnoughtshallusconstrain，——Thenonly，whendisposedtopleasethefair——
Willweinpeaceandpleasureentertain，Norwe，abouther，havedisputeorcare。
Nor，deemI，shewithreasoncouldcomplain:
Foriftwofelltoeveryother\'sshare，Betterthanonemightshekeepfaithwithtwo；
Norhaplywesuchfrequentdiscordview。\'
LII
“Muchseemstheking\'sproposaltocontentTheRomanyouth；andthusitis，thetwain，ToexecuteAstolpho\'sprojectbent，Journeybymanyahillandmanyaplain；
Andfindatlast，wellfittingtheirintent，ThedaughterofapublicanofSpain，Ofpresenceandofmannersframedtowin；
WhosefatheratValenciakepthisinn。
LIII
Asyet，uponthebloomofspring，themaidWasafreshflowerthatscarcebegantoblow:
Hersirewithmanychildrenwaso\'erlaid，Andwastopovertyamortalfoe。
Hence\'tisaneasymattertopersuadeMinehosthisbuxomdaughtertoforego，Andletthem，wheretheywillthedamselbear；
Inthattotreatherwellthetravellersswear。
LIV
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TheytoZattivacomeuponthedayThatfromValenciatheyhadbenttheirway。
LV
“ThetravellersfromtheirinntostreetandsquareAndplaces，publicanddivine，resort；
Who，wheresoevertheyhadmaderepair，Themselvesweresoaccustomedtodisport，Thegirliswiththevaletsleftincare，Whomakethebeds，andweariedhackneyssort:
Whileothersinthehostel-kitchendightThemealagainsttheirlords\'returnatnight。
LVI
“Asgroom，astriplinginthehostelplied，Whointheotherlandlord\'shousehadbeen:
He，fromherchildhoodatthedamsel\'sside，Hadjoyedherlove:they，withoutchangeofmien，Onmeeting，closelyoneanothereyed，Sinceeitherapprehendedtobeseen:
Butwhenalone——nowlefttogether——raisedTheireyelidsandononeanothergazed。
LVII
“Thestriplingaskedherwhitherwardtheysped，Andofthetwowhichclaimedherashisright；
This，pointbypoint，tohimFlammettaread；
Flammettashe，theGreekthatboywashight。
`——WhenIhadhopedthetimewascoming，\'saidTheGreek——`thatIshouldlivewiththee，mylight，Flammetta，thou，alas！artlosttome，NorknowIifImorethyfaceshallsee。
LVIII
“`ItothebitterdregsthecupmustdrainOfpromisedsweets；sincethouartothers\'prey。
\'Twasmydesign，havingwithmicklepainAndlaboursore，somemoneyputaway，WhichIhadhoardedoutoffrequentgainFrompartingguests，andfrommyyearlypay，ToseekagainValencia，anddemandTheefromthysireinlawfulwedlock\'sband。
LIX
“Thedamselshrugshershoulders，andcomplains；
And——thatheistoolate——isherreply。
TheGreeklamentsandsobs，andpartlyfeigns:
`——Wiltthouheansweredherthusletmedie?
Letme，atleast，exhalemyamorouspains！
Letme，butonce，inthineembracelie！
Foreverymomentinthypresencespent，Erethoudepart，willmakemediecontent。\'
LX
“Tohimthedamsel，fullofpity，cries:
`Believe，Icovetthisnolessthanthee；
Buthere，surroundedbysomanyeyes，Isneithertimenoropportunity。\'
`——Ifeelassured\'toherthatyouthreplied
`WereIbelovedbyyou，asyoubyme，ThisverynightyouwouldfindoutaplaceWhereintosolaceussomelittlespace。\'
LXI
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LXII
“Shebadehimcome——whensheawhilehadthought——
Whenhebelievedthatallasleepwerelaid；
Andhowbyhimherchambershouldbesought，Andhowheshouldreturn，atfull，displaid。
Thecautiousstriplingdidashewastaught，And，whenhefoundallsilent，thithermade:
Hepushed，tillitgaveway，thechamber-door，And，upontiptoes，softlypacedthefloor。
LXIII-LXX
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LXXI
“Gazingononeanother，withsurprise，ThemonarchandJocundoareconfused；
NoreventohaveheardacasesurmiseOftwo，thateverthushadbeenabused:
Thenlaughedso，thattheysatewithwinkingeyes，Andopenmouth，andlungswhichbreathrefused；
And，weariedwiththemirthhertalehadbred，Fellbackwards，both，exhaustedonthebed。
LXXII
“Whentheyhadlaughedsoloudalaugh，thedewStoodintheireyes，andeachwithachingbreastRemained，thepairexclaimed:`WhatshallwedoInordernottobeawoman\'sjest?
Sincewe，withallourheed，betweenustwo，Couldnotpreservetheonebyuspossest，Ahusband，furnishedwithmoreeyesthanhair，Perforcemustbebetrayedwithallhiscare。
LXXIII
“`Athousand，beauteousall，havewefoundkind，Noroneofthosesomanyhasstoodfast。
Iftried，allwomenwebyproofshouldfindLikethese；butbetheexperimentourlast。
ThenwemaydeemourownnotworseinclinedThanarethewivesofothers，andaschaste:
And，iflikeothersweourowndiscern，Iholditbestthatwetothemreturn。\'
LXXIV
“Whentheyhavecometothisresolve，they，throughFlammetta，calltheyouthintotheirbower；
Andwiththegirlherleman，intheviewOfmany，gift，andaddafittingdower。
Theymount，andtotheeasttheirwaypursue，Accustomedwestwardhithertotoscower；
Totheirdesertedwivesagainrepair，Noroftheirafterdeedstakefarthercare。”
LXXV
Herepausedminehost；towhomoneverysideHisaudiencehadwithcarefulheedattended。
Rodomontlistened，norawordreplied，Untilthelandlord\'sstorywassuspended。
Then——“FullyIbelieve，“thatpaynimcried，“Thetaleofwomen\'sfraudswouldne\'erbeended；
NorcouldthatmaninanyvolumenoteThethousandthpart，whowouldtheirtreasonsquote。”
LXXVI
Ofsounderjudgement，\'midthatcompany，Therewasanelder，onemorewiseandbold；
Thatundefendedsothesextosee，Wasinlywroth，andcouldnolongerhold:
TotherelaterofthathistoryHeturned；and，“Manythingswehavebeentold“
Exclaimedthatancient“whereintruthisnone，Andofsuchmattersisthyfableone。
LXXVII
“HimIbelievenot，thattoldthistruthtoyou，Thoughinallelsehegospel-truthsexprest；
Aslessbyhisexperience，thanuntrueConceitrespectingwomenprepossest。
Themalicewhichhebearstooneortwo，Makeshimunjustlyhateandblametherest。
Butyoushallhearhim，ifhiswratho\'erblow，Yetgreaterpraisethanblameonthesebestow。
LXXVIII
“AndhealargerfieldforspeakingwellWillfind，thanblamingwomankindwithal；
Andofahundredworthyfamemaytell，Foronewhoseevildeedsforcensurecall。
Heshouldexaltthemanythatexcel，Culledfromthemultitude，notrailatall，IfotherwiseyourfriendValeriosaid，Hewasbywrath，andnotbyreason，led。
LXXIX-LXXXIII
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LXXXIV
Soreasoning，thatjustelderandsincere，Withreadyinstances，supportshiscreed；
Showingtheremanywomenarewhone\'erSinnedagainstchastity，inwordordeed:
ButhimwithimpiousvisageandsevereThepaynimscared，illpleasedthetruthtoread。
Sothat，throughfear，hefurtherspeechforbore，Butchangednotthereforeaughthisformerlore。
LXXXV
Havingstoptfurtherquestioninthiswise，Thepaynimmonarchfromthetablerose:
Thenlayshimonhisbed，tillfromtheskiesTheduskyshadesdepart，andmorningglows:
ButspendsalargerpartofnightinsighsAthisliege-lady\'ssin，thaninrepose。
Rodomontthencedepartsatdawnofday，Resolvedbywatertopursuehisway。
LXXXVI
Forwithsuchcareforhisgoodhorse\'splight，Asisbecomingagoodcavalier，Thecourserfairandgood，madehisinspiteOfyoungRogeroandCircassia\'speer；
Seeinghe，fortwodays，thathorse\'smightHadtaxedtoohardlyinhislongcareer，——Aswellheforhiseaseembarkedthesteed，Astopursuehiswaywithbetterspeed。
LXXXVII
Hestraightmakeslaunchthevesselfromthemarge，Andbidsputforththeoarsfromeitherside:
Norbignordeeplyladen，she，atlarge，DescendstheSaone，transportedbythetide。
Careneverquitshim，thoughtheshiftingbargeThekingascend，ornimblehorsebestride:
Thisheencountersayeonproworpoop，Andbearsbehindhimonhiscourser\'scroup；
LXXXVIII
RatherwithinhisheadorheartalwaysCaresits；whenceeverycomfortiso\'erthrown:
Noremedythewretchedmansurveys，Inthathisenemiesareinthetown。
Fromothershopeisnone；sincetheywhoraiseThisfearfulwaragainsthim，arehisown:
Vextbythatcruelone，ayenightandday，Whomhemighthopetofindhisnaturalstay。
LXXXIX
RodomontnavigatesthedayandnightEnsuing，ayebyheavythoughtsopprest；
Norcanheeverbanishthedespite，SufferedfromKingandLady，fromhisbreast。
Theself-samegriefsateheavyonhisspriteAboardthebark，aswhenhissteedheprest。
Suchfirewasnotbywatertobedrowned，Norhehisnaturechangedbychangingground。
XC
Asthesickmanwhowithafevergrows，And，weakandweary，shiftshisplaceinvain，Whetherherightorlefthimselfbestows，Andhopesinturningsomerelieftogain，Findsneitheronthissidenorthatrepose，Buteverywhereencountersequalpain；
Thepaganmonarchsofoundsmallrelief，Bylandorwater，forhissecretgrief。
XCI
Rodomontbrookednomoreaboardtostay，Butbadethemlandhim，andbyLyonshied；
ByVienneandValencenexttookhisway，AndtherichbridgeinAvignondescried。
Fortheseandmore，which\'twixttheriverlayAndCeltiberianhillsuponthatside，Theirs，fromthedaytheyconqueredthechampaigne
ObeyedthekingsofAfricandofSpain。
XCII
TopasstoAfricstraight，thecavalierKepttotheright，towardsAcquamorta\'sshore，Andlightedonastreamandhamlet，dearToCeresandtoBacchus，whichthatMoorFoundquittedbythepeasants，intheirfear，Asoftenbythesoldierharriedsore。
Thebeachupononesidebroadoceanlaved，Andontheotheryellowharvestswaved。
XCIII
Here，newlybuiltuponahillock\'screst，AlittlechurchtheSaracenespied；
Abandonedbyitspriesthood，liketherest，Forwarwasflaminguponeveryside。
Rodomontofthisplacehimselfpossest；
Which，fromitssite，aswellaslyingwideOffields，fromwhencehetidingsloathedtohear，Sopleasedhim，heforitrenouncedArgier。
XCIV
HechangedhisschemeofseekingAfric\'sland，Sothisfairspotseemedfitforhisbehoof！
Andherehousedcarriages，andsteed，andband，Togetherwithhimself，beneathoneroof，Atfewleagues\'distance，didMontpelierstand，Andotherwealthytowns，notfaraloof。
Thevillagewasuponariver\'sside，Sothatitseveryneedmightbesupplied。
XCV
Herestanding，fullofthought，uponaday，Suchwashiscommonwontthepaynimspied，Advancingbyanarrowpath，whichlayThroughagreenmeadow，fromtheadverseside，Alovelydamsel，thatuponherwayWasbyabeardedmonkaccompanied；
Andthesebehindthemledalustysteed，Whoboreaburden，traptwithsableweed。
XCVI
Whothatattendantmonkanddamselwere，Andwhatthatburden，willtoyoubeclear，RememberingIsabellaisthefair，ChargedwiththecorseofherZerbinodear:
Ilefther，wherefromProvence，inthecareOfthatgoodsire，shebownedherselftosteer，Bywhompersuaded，hadtheladygivenTheremnantofhervirtuouslifetoheaven。
XCVII
Althoughinherpalefaceandtroubledguise，Thesorrowofthatdameismanifest，Althoughtwofountainsareherstreamingeyes，Andsobsayeissuefromherburningbreast，Andmorebesideofsufferingtestifies，Withwhataloadofgriefsheisopprest，Yet，inherfadedcheeksuchbeautiesmeet，LoveandtheGracestheremightfixtheirseat。
XCVIII
AssoonasheofSarzasawappearThebeauteousdame，helaidthethoughtasideOfhatredtothatgentleraceanddear，Bywhomalonetheworldisglorified；
AndbestbyIsabelthecavalierBelievedhisformerlovewouldbesupplied，Andonelovebyanotherbeeffaced，Asboltbyboltintimberisdisplaced。
XCIX
HerwiththekindestmienandmildesttoneThathecouldfashion，mettheSarzanknight；
Towhomthedamehereverythoughtmadeknown；
Andsaid，whenshewasquestionedofherplight，Shewouldwithholyworks——thisworldforgone——
SeekfavourinherHeavenlyFather\'ssight。
Loudlaughedthatgodlesspaynimatthethought，Whoeveryfaithandworshipheldatnought；
C
Andsaidthatshefromreasonwanderedwide，Andtermedherprojectsuddenandunsound；
Nordeemedherlesstoblamethanthosewhohide，Throughgreediness，theirtreasureunderground，Andkeepitfromtheuseofallbeside，Thoughhencenoprofittothemselvesredound。
Rightlywereprisonedlion，snake，andbear，Butillwhate\'erisinnocentandfair。
CI
Themonk，thattothistalkhaslentanear，Promptwithadvicethatmournfuldametostay，Andlestshequithercourse，preparedtosteerHisbark，likepractisedpilot，onherway，Asumptuoustable，richinspiritualcheer，Hadspeedilybestirredhimtoarray；
But，bornwitheviltaste，thatpaynimrudeNosoonertasted，thanheloathed，thefood。
CII
Andhavinginterruptedhiminvain，Norhavingpowertomakehimstinthislore，Thatpaynim，stirredtofury，brokethereinOfpatience，andassailedthepreacherhoar。
Buthaplywearisomemightseemthestrain，IfIuponthisthemedilatedmore:
SohereIclose，norwordswillidlyspend，Admonishedbythatancient\'sevilend。
CANTO29
ARGUMENT
Isabelmakesthepaynimtakeherhead，Ratherthanhehiswickedwillshouldgain；
Who，havinghisunhappyerrorread，Seekstoappeasehiswoundedspiritinvain。
Hebuildsabridge，andstripsthosethitherled；
ButfallsfromitwithRolandtheinsane；
Whothence，ofhimregardless，endlongspeeds，Andbytheroadachievesprodigiousdeeds。
I
Ofeebleandunstablemindsofmen！
Howquicklyourintentionsfluctuate！
Allthoughtswelightlychange，butmostlywhenThesefromsomelover\'squarreltaketheirdate。
Butnow，sowrothIsawthatSaracenWithwoman，sooutrageousinhishate，Iweenednotonlyhewouldillassuage，Butnevermorewouldcalm，hisamorousrage。
II
Thatwhichherashlyutteredtoyourblame，Yegentledames，doessomyspiritgrieve，TillIhiserrorteachhim，tohisshame，Heshallnoquarteratmyhandsreceive；
SohimwithpenandpagewillIproclaim，That，whosoeverreadsme，shallbelieveHehadbetterheld——aye，betterbit，histongue，Thaneverhaveyoursexwithslanderstung。
III
ButthatinthisthewitlessinfidelSpakeasafool，theeventdemonstratesclear:
Evennow，withdaggerdrawn，thatpaynimfellInfuryonallwomenwhomsoe\'er。
NexthimsotouchedonelookofIsabel，Shequicklymadehisficklepurposeveer；
Forher，scarceseen，andtothatwarriorstrange，HewouldhisDoralicealreadychange；
IV
And，asnewlovethekingdidheatandgoad，Hemovedsomeargumentsofsmallavail，Toshakeherstedfastspirit，whichabodeWhollywithGod；buthe，hershieldandmail，Thathermit，lestshefromthebetterroadShouldwander，andherchasteintentionfail，Withstrongerargumentswithhimcontended，Andstill，asbesthecould，thedamedefended。
V
Theking，wholonghadtaxedhimselftobearThemonk\'sboldsermontohissoredispleasure，AndvainlybadehimtohiscellrepairAnew，withoutthatdamsel，athisleisure，Yetseeinghewouldstillhispatiencedare，Norpeacewithhimwouldkeep，noranymeasure，Uponthatpreacher\'schinhisright-handlaid，Andwhatsoe\'erhegrasped，asrudelyflayed。
VI
Andsohisfurywaxedthat，asitwereWithtongs，hegripedhisneck，andafterheHadwhirledhimonceortwiceaboutinair，Dismisthimformhishandtowardsthesea。
Isaynot——knownot，whatbefelhimthere:
Manytherumoursare，anddisagree。
Onesaysheburstuponarock\'srudebed，Andlayoneshapelessjelly，heelsandhead。
VII
Hefellintothesea，byoneissaid，Distantthreemilesandmore；and，inthatsound，Hehavingprayer，andAvevainlymade，Becauseheknewnothowtoswim，wasdrowned。
OthersreportaSaintbestowedhisaid，Anddraggedhimwithavisiblehandaground。
Whicheverbethereadingofthismystery，OfhimIspeaknofurtherinminehistory。
VIII
CruelKingRodomont，whenfromhissideHehadremovedthepratingeremite，Withvisagelessdisturbed，againappliedTothatsadlady，heartlesswithaffright；
And，inthelanguageusedbylovers，cried，Shewashisveryheart，hislife，hislight，Shewashiscomfort，andhisdearesthope；
Withallsuchwordsashavethatcommonscope。
IX
Andnow，sotemperateshowedthatinfidel，\'Twouldseemthathenoviolencedesigned，ThegentlesemblanceoffairIsabel，Enamouredhim，sotamedhishaughtymind；
And，thoughhemightthatgoodlykernelshell，Thepaynimwouldnotpassbeyondtherhind，Whothatitsfavourwouldbelost，believed，Unless\'twereasagiftfromherreceived；
X
AndbydegreessothoughttomouldthedameTohisdesires。SheinthatloneretreatAndsavage，opentohisevilaim，Andlikeamouse，beneathGrimalkin\'sfeet，Hadlieferfoundherselfi\'themidstofflame；
Andeverononethoughtherfancybeat:
Ifanymode，ifanyway，remainedToscapethatwilfulman，untouched，unstained。
XI
SadIsabellainhermindisbentToslayherselfwithherownhand，beforeThatfellbarbariancompasshisintent；
AndbethemeanstomakeherwrongsosoreThatcavalier，bycruelFortunespent，Withinherlovingarms，towhomshesworeWithmindtohimdevoted，histobe，VowingtoHeavenperpetualchastity。
XII
Sheseesthatpaynimmonarch\'spassionblindIncreasingstill，norwhattodosheknows；
Wellknowswhatfoulintentionisbehind，Whichsheisalltoofeebletooppose:
Yetmovingmanymattersinhermind，Findsoutatlastarefugeforherwoes，Andmeanstosaveherchastityfromshame，HowIshallsaywithclearandlastingfame。
XIII
Shecrieduntothatpaynim，foultosee，Alreadythreateningherwithwordandact，Andnowdevoidofallthatcourtesy，Whichheinthebeginningdidenact，“Ifthouminehonourwiltensuretome，Beyondsuspicion，I，uponthispact，Willupontheebestowwhatshallo\'erpay，Bymuch，thathonourthouwouldsttakeaway。
XIV
“Forpleasure，whichenduressobriefaspace，Wherewiththisampleworlddoessoo\'errun，Rejectnotlightlyaperpetualgrace，Arealjoy，tobepostponedtonone。
OfwomeneverywhereofpleasingfaceAhundredandathousandmaybewon；
Butnonebesideme，orfewothers，liveWhocanbestowtheboonwhichIcangive。
XV
“Iknow，andonmywayaherbdidview，AndnearlyknowwhereIonthiscouldlight，Which，beingboiledwithivyandwithrue，Overafirewithwoodofcypressdight，Andsqueezed，whentakenfromthecaldron，throughInnocenthands，affordsajuiceofmight，Wherewithwhoeverthricehisbodylaves，Destructivesteelorfiresecurelybraves。
XVI
“Ifthricetherewithhebathehimself，Isay，Hisfleshnoweaponforamonthshallscore:
HeonceamonthmusttohisbodylayMineunction，foritsvirtuelastsnotmore:
ThisliquorcanImake，andwillto-day，Andthouto-dayshaltalsoprovemylore:
Andwell，Itrust，thoushaltmoregratefulbe，ThanwereallEuropewonto-daybythee。
XVII
“Inguerdonforthispresent，IrequestThatthoutomeuponthyfaithwiltswear，ThouneverwiltmychastitymolestInwordordeed。”Sospakethatdamselfair；
AndRodomontwhoheard，againreprestHisevilwill:forsohelongedtobearAcharmedlife，thatreadilyhemoreThanIsabelofhimdemandedswore；
XVIII
Andwillmaintainhispromise，tillthefactVouchedofthatwondrouswatershallappear；
Andforcehimself，meanwhile，todonoact，Toshownosignofviolence；butthepeerResolveshewillnotafterkeepthepact，AsonewhoholdsnotGodorsaintinfear；
Andtothatking，regardlessofhisoath，AlllyingAfricyieldsinbreachoftroth。
XIX
Argier\'sperfidiouskingtoIsabelMorethanathousandtimesassuranceswore，IncasethatwaterrenderedhimwhatfellAchillesandwhatCygnuswereofyore。
She，ayebybeetlingcliffanddarksomedell，Awayfromcityandfromfarm，astoreOfherbscollected，northiswhilee\'erAbandonedbythepaynimcavalier。
XX
Whenherbsenowbytheminmanyabeat，Withorwithouttheirroots，collectedwere，Atalatehour，thetwaintotheirretreatBetookthem；and，throughoutnight\'sremnant，there，ThatparagonofcontinencedidheatWhatsimplesshehadculled，withmicklecare，WhiletothosemysteriesandhereverydeedThepagan，presentstill，gavecuriousheed；
XXI
Who，wearingoutthewearynightinsport，——Heandthosefollowersthatwithhimremained——
Hadsufferedthirstinsuchagrievoussort，Fromthefiercefireinthatsmallcavecontained，Thatdrinkinground，inmeasurefullorshort，OfGraecianwinetwobarrelshadtheydrained；
AbootywhichthosesquireswhoservedtheMoor，Fromtravellersseizedadayortwobefore。
XXII
ToArgier\'swarlikeking，unusedtowine，Cursed，andforbiddenbyhislaw，esteemed
Theliquor，tastedonce，appeareddivine，Sweeterthannectarorthanmannaseemed:
He，quaffinglargely，nowofIshmael\'slineThesoberusedeservingcensuredeemed。
Sofasttheircupswiththatgoodwinetheyfill，Eachreveller\'sheadiswhirlinglikeamill。
XXIII
MeanwhilethatladyfromthefiredoesliftThepot，whereinshecookedthoseherbs，andcriesToRodomont:“InproofInotadriftHavelaunchedthewordsIspake，inrandomguise，——Bythat，whichcanthetruthformfalsehoodsift，Experience，whichcanmakethefoolishwise，Evennowthethingshalltothyselfbeshown，Notonanother\'sbody，butmyown。
XXIV
“Ifirstwilltrialmake“thatladysaid
“Ofthischoiceliquorwithrarevirtueblest；
LesthaplythoushouldstharbouranydreadThatmortalpoisonformtheseherbsbeprest。
WiththiswillIanointmyself，fromheadDownwardsbelowthenakedneckandbreast。
Thenproveonmethyfaulchionandthinearm，Andproveifonecansmite，theotherharm。”
XXV
Shewashed，assaid，andgladlydiddeclineHernecktothatunthinkingpagan\'sbrand；
Unthinking，andperhapso\'ercomebywine，Whichneitherhelm，normail，norshieldwithstand，Thatbrutishmanbelievedher，and，insignOffaith，sostruckwithcruelsteelandhand，Thatherfairhead，erewhileLove\'splaceofrest，Heseveredfromthesnowyneckandbreast。
XXVI
Thismadethreebounds，andthenceinaccentsclearWasheardavoicewhichspakeZerbino\'sname，Tofollowwhom，escapingSarza\'speer，Sorareawaywastakenbythedame。
Spirit！whichnoblydidstesteemmoredearThyplightedfaith，andchasteandholyname，Thingshardlyknown，andforeigntoourtime
Thanthineownlifeandthineownbloomingprime！
XXVII
Departinpeace，Ospiritblestandfair！——
Sohadmyversespower！asevermoreIwouldassay，withallthathappycare，Whichsoadornsandpointspoeticlore！
And，asrenownedshouldbethystoryrare，Thousandsandthousandsoflongyearsandmore！——
Departinpeacetoradiantrealmsabove，Andleavetoearththeexampleofthylove！
XXVIII
HiseyesfromheavendidtheCreatorbend，Atthestupendousandunequalledfeat，Andsaid:“Itheeabovethatdamecommend。
WhosedeathdroveTarquinfromhisroyalseat；
AndItoregisteralawintend，\'Midthosewhichageschangenotastheyfleet，Which——Iattesttheinviolableriver——
Unchangedthroughfuturetimes，shalllastforever。
XXIX
“Iwillthatall，ineveryfutureage，Whobearthyname，beblestwithgeniushigh；
Becourteous，gentle，beautiful，andsage，Andtotherealpitchofhonourfly。
ThattotheirglorythehistoricpageTheymaywithworthyargumentsupply；
SothatforayeParnassus\'hillandwellShallringwithIsabelandIsabel。”
XXX
SospaketheSire；andclearedtheambientair，Andhushedbeyonditswonttheheavingmain。
Tothethirdheavenherchastesoulmaderepair，AndinZerbino\'sarmswaslockedagain。
Onearth，withshameandsorrowforhisshare，ThatsecondBreusesanspitydidremain；
Who，whendigestedwasthemaddeningbowl，Lamentedsorehiserror，sadatsoul。
XXXI
Thatplacated，orinsomecontent，ThesaintedsoulofIsabelmightbe；
That，iftodeaththatdamselhehadshent，Hemightatleastrevivehermemory，He，asameanstocompasshisintent，Wouldturnintoatombthatchurch，whereheInhabited，andwheresheburiedlies；
Toyoushallberelatedinwhatwise。
XXXII
Inallpartsroundaboutthischosensite，Forloveorfear，hemaster-masonsfound；
And，makingfullsixthousandmenunite，Striptoftheirheavystonesthemountainsround，Andraisedafabricninetyyardsinheight，Fromitsextremestsummittotheground；
Andhewithinitswallsthechurchenclosed；
Whereinentombedtheloverstwainreposed。
XXXIII
ThisnearlyimitatesthatpilebesideOldTyber\'sstream，byAdrianbuilt；andnighThesepulchre，willheatowerprovide，Whereinhepurposessometimetolie。
Anarrowbridge，andonlytwoyardswide，Heflungacrossthestreamwhichrolledfastby。
Long，butsoscantyisthatbridge，withpainThenarrowpasstwocourserscancontain；
XXXIV
Twocoursers，thatabreasthavethithermade，Orelse，encountering，onthatcausewaymeet:
Noranywherewasledgeorbarricade，Tostaythehorses\'sfall，wholosthisfeet。
Hewillsthatbridge\'stollbedearlypaidByChristianorbyMoor，whopasshisseat；
Forwithathousandtrophies，arms，andvest，Thatdamsel\'stombisdestinedtobedrest。
XXXV
Withintendays，orshortertime，wasplacedThebridge，whosearchacrossthestreamwasdight；
ButnotthatpileandtowerwithequalhasteWeresoconductedtotheirdestinedheight。
Yetwasthelastsohigh，asentrypacedItstop，who，whensoeveranyknightApproachedthebridge，waswonthislordtowarn，Soundingasignalonhisbugle-horn。
XXXVI
Whereathearmed，andissuedforthestower，Nowupononeandnowtheotherside:
Forwhenawarriorprickedtowardsthetower，Himfromtheadversebankthatkingdefied:
Thebridgeaffordsthefieldtheirsteedsmustscour；
And，shouldonebutalittleswerveaside，Perilunparalleled！thehorsewillgoIntothedeepanddangerousstreambelow。
XXXVII
Thepaganhadimagined，asapain，That，riskingofttotumbleinthecourse，Head-firstintothatstream，wherehemustdrainHugedraughtsofwaterinhisfall，parforce，Hewouldassoilandcleansehimfromthatstain，Whereofexcessinwinehadbeenthesource；
Asifwhatillwinepromptstodoorsay，Water，aswellaswine，couldwashaway。
XXXVIII
Soonthitherwardflockedmanyacavalier；
Somewhopursuedthebeatenroadandplain；
Sinceforway-faringmen，whosouthwardsteer，NostraighterlayforItalyorSpain:
Theircourageandtheirhonour，heldmoredearThanlife，excitedothersofthetrain；
Andall，wheretheyhadhopedthemeedofstrife，Hadlosttheirarms，andmanyarmsandlife。
XXXIX
Ifthoseheconquersareofpaganstrain，Heiscontenttotaketheirarmsandvest:
AndofthosefirstarrivedthetitlesplainArewritten，andtheirarmssuspendedrest。
Butheinprisonpensthechristenedtrain，\'TwouldseemtobetoArgier\'srealmaddrest。
NotyetwasbroughtthatbuildingtoaheadWhenthitherwardthecrazedOrlandosped。
XL
ItchancedOrlando，inhisfuriousmood，Camethitherwherethatfoamingriverran；
WhereRodomontbesidethemightyfloodWashurryingonhiswork；noryetweredoneThetowerandtomb，thebridge，scarcefinished，stood:
Here——savehiscasquewasopen——Ulien\'ssonSteeledcap-a-pee，stoodreadyarmedforfight，WhentothebridgeapproachedAnglantes\'knight。
XLI
Orlandorunningthushiswildcareer，Thebarriertops，ando\'erthebridgewouldfly，ButsullenRodomont，withtroubledcheer，Afoot，ashethattowerisstandingnigh，Forhedisdainstobrandishswordorspear，Shoutstohimfromafarwiththreateningcry，“Halt！thouintrusivechurlandindiscreet，Rash，meddling，saucyvillain，staythyfeet！
XLII
“Onlyforlordandcavalierwasmade，Andnotforthee，dullslave，thatbridgewasmeant。”
TothisnoheedinsaneOrlandopaid，But，fixtuponhispurpose，forwardwent。
“ThismadmanmustIschool，“thepaynimsaid，AndwasapproachingwiththefellintentHimintothatdeeprivertodispatch，Nordeeminginsuchfoetofindhismatch。
XLIII
Thiswhile，agentledamselsoughttheplaceThattowardsthatbridgeacrosstheriverrode，Richlyarraidandbeautifulofface，Whosagereserveinherdemeanorshowed。
\'Tisshethat，ofherBrandimartinchase，Ifyouremember，sir，througheveryroadAndplaceherloverseeksinanxiouswise，ExceptingParis，wherethewarriorlies。
XLIV
WhenFlordelicethatbridgeandtowerwasnear，Sowasbynamethewanderingdamselhight
GrapplingwithRolandstoodtheSarzanpeer，Andwouldintothatriverpitchtheknight。
She，conversantwithBrava\'scavalier，Themiserablecountyknewaright；
AndmightymarvelinthatdameitraisedToseehimrove，anakedmanandcrazed。
XLV
Shestopt，theissueofthatstrifetoknow，Whereinthosetwosopuissantwarriorsvied。
Hisoppositebymightandmaintothrow，Intothestreameachdoughtychampiontried。
“Howcanafoolsuchmightyprowessshow?“
Betweenhisteeth，thefuriouspaynimcried。
And，shiftinghereandthere，wasseentostrain，Brimfullofpride，andanger，anddisdain。
XLVI
Thishandandnowthatotherheputsout，Totakenewhold，wherehehisvantagespies；
NowwithinRoland\'slegs，andnowwithout，Lockshisrightfootorleft，inskilfulwise；
Andthusresembles，inthatwrestlingbout，Thestupidbear，whoinhisfurytriesThetree，fromwhencehetumbled，too\'erthrow；
Deemingitsoleoccasionofhiswoe。
XLVII
Roland，whosebetterwitwaslostwithal，Iknownowhere，andwhousedforcealone；
Thatutmostforce，towhichthisearthlyballHaplyaffordsfewparagons，ornone，Lethimselfbackwardsinthatstrugglefall，EmbracingashestoodwithUlien\'sson。
Togetherinthefoamingstreamtheysank；
Highflashedthewave，andgroanedtheechoingbank。
XLVIII
Quicklythestreamasunderborethepair。
Rolandwasnaked，andlikefishcouldswim，Hereshothisfeet，hisarmsextendedthere，Andgainedthebank；nor，whenuponthebrim，HaltedtomarkifhisadventurewereAchievedwithpraiseorshame:ineviltrim，Thepagan，byhisarmsimpededsore，Withheavierpainandtrouble，toiledashore。
XLIX
AlongthebridgewhichspannedthatfoamingtideDidFlordelicemeantimesecurelypace，And，havingvainlysoughtoneverysideBrandimart\'sbearing，sincenorironcaseNorvestofhissheanywhereespied，Shehopedtofindtheknightinotherplace。
Butherereturnweofthecounttotell，Wholeftbehindhimstream，bridgetower，andcell。
L
\'TwerephrensyofhiseveryfranticfeatTopromisetherelation，onebyone；
Somanyandmany，——shouldItheserepeat，Iknownotwhenmystorywouldbedone。
Yetsomeofhisnotoriousdeeds，andmeetFormentioninmysong，willImakeknown:
NorwillInotthatwondrousonerecount，NearThoulouse，onthePyrenaeanMount。
LI
Muchcountryhadbeentraversedbytheknight，Urgedbythefuriousragewhichhimmisguides:
AtlasthereachedthehillwhoseboundaryheightArragoneseandneighbouringFrankdivides。
Thitherdirectingayehiscourseoutright，Wherethedescendingsunhisvisagehides，Hereachedapathupontheruggedsteep，Whichoverhungavalleydarkanddeep。
LII
HerehebychanceencounteredinmidroadTwoyouths，thatwoodmenwere，anddrovebeforeAnassalongthatpathway，withaloadOflogs；they，markingwellwhatscantystoreOfbraininpoorOrlando\'sheadwasstowed，Calledtotheapproachingknight，andthreatenedsore；
Biddinghimstandaside，orelsegoback，Nortotheirhindranceblockthecommontrack。
LIII
TothisaddressOrlandoanswerednought，Savethathisfoothetotheirbeastapplied，Smoteinmid-breast，which，withthatvigourfraught，——Thatforceexceedingeveryforcebeside——
Tosthimsohight，thatthebeholdersthoughtItwasabirdinairwhichtheydescried。
Theassuponamountain-summitfell，Whichroseaboveamilebeyondthatdell。
LIV
Uponthoseyouthsnextsprangthefuriousknight。
Withbetterluckthanwit，onewoodmanshearFromthattallcliff，twicethirtyyardsinheight，Casthimselfheadlongdownwardinhisfear:
Himamoistpatchofbrambles，inhisflight，Received；and，amidgrassandbushes，here，Fromothermischiefsafe，thestriplinglit，Andforsomescratchesinhisfacewasquit。
LV
Thatothertoajuttingfragmentclung，Whosotogainthehighersteepwouldstrive；
Becausehehopes，ifoncethosecragsamong，Tokeephimfromthatfoolhemaycontrive；
ButbythefeetOrlando，erehesprung，Seizedhim，whowillnotleavethewretchalive；
Andstretchingthemaswideashecouldstrain，Sostretchedhisarms，herenthispreyintwain。
LVI
EveninsuchmodeasoftenwedescryFalconerbyheronorbypullerdo；
Whoseentrailsheplucksout，tosatisfyMerlinorfalconthatthegamepursue。
Howhappywasthatothernottodie！
Whorisquedhisneckinthatdeepbottom，whoRehearsedthetalesooften，Turpinheard，Andhandeddowntousthewondrousword。
LVII
Theseandmoremarvelsdoesthecount，whobendsHisstepsacrossthatmountaintotheplain；
And，seekinglongapath，atlengthdescendsTowardsthesouth，uponthelandofSpain。
Hiswayalongthebeachheafterwends，NearArragon，besidetherumblingmain，And，everpromptedbyhisphrensyrank，Willmakehimselfadwellingonthebank，LVIII
Wherehesomedealmayshunthenoontideray，Withdryandpowderysea-sandcoveredo\'er；
Andhere，whilesoemployed，upontheirwayArrivesAngelicawithherMedore，Who，asyouhavebeentoldinformerlay，Hadfromthehillsdescendedonthatshore。
Withinayardorlessapproachedthefair，Ereyetsheofhispresencewasaware。
LIX
Sodifferentfromhimselfwashetosight，NoughtofOrlandosheinhimsurveyed:
For，fromthetimethatragepossesthissprite，Hehadgonenakedforthinsunandshade。
HadhebeenbornonhotSyene\'ssite，OrsandswhereworshipistoAmmonpaid，Ornighthosehills，whenceNile\'sfullwatersspin，Orlandohadnotborneadingierskin。
LX
Nighburiedintheirsocketsarehiseyes，Spareinhisvisage，andasdryasbone:
Dishevelledishishairinwoefulwise，Withfrightfulbeardhischeekisovergrown:
Nosoonerisheseen，thanbackwardfliesAngelica，who，tremblingsore，isflown:
Sheshriekingloud，alltremblinganddismaid，Betakeshertoheryouthfulguideforaid。
LXI
WhencrazedOrlandowasofheraware，Toseizethedamselheupspranginhaste；
Sopleasedthewretchedcounthervisagefair，Soquicklywashismoodinflamed:effacedInhimallancientrecollectionsare，Howshebyhimwaswhilomservedandgraced。
Behindherspeechthecountandhuntsthatdame，Asquestingdogpursuesthesylvangame。
LXII
Theyouth，thatseeshimchasehislovewhofled，Hiscourserspurs，andinpursuitisgone。
Withnakedfaulchionafterhimhesped，AndcutandthrustatRolandasherun。
Hefromhisshouldershopedtocleavehishead，Butfoundthemadman\'sskinashardasbone；
Yea，harderfarthansteel，nortobeharmed；
SogoodOrlandoathisbirthwascharmed。
LXIII
WhenonhisbackOrlandofelthimbeat，Heturned，andturningonhisyouthfulfoe，Smotewithclenchedfist，andforcewhichnoughtcanmeet，——Smoteonhishorse\'shead，afearfulblow；
And，withskullsmashedlikeglass，thatcourserfleetWasbythemadman\'sfuriousstrokelaidlow。
InthesamebreathOrlandoturnedanew，Andchasedthedamselthatbeforehimflew。
LXIV
AtspeedAngelicaimpelledhermare。
Andwhiptandspurredherevermore；whomslowShewouldesteem，albeitthatpalfreywereYetfasterthanashaftdismistfrombow:
Herringshethoughtupon，andthisthefairPlacedinhermouth；norfaileditsvirtuenow；
Forputtingitbetweenherlips，likelightExtinguishedbyapuff，shepastfromsight。
LXV
Wasitthroughfear，orwasshe，whileshestriptThisfromherfinger，shakeninherseat；
Orwasitrather，thatherpalfreytript，ForneitherthisnorthatIsurelyweet
Angelica，while\'twixtherlipsshesliptThevirtuousring，andhidhervisagesweet，Herstirrupslost；and，tumblingformthesell，Reverseduponthesandthatladyfell。
LXVI
Ifbuttwoinchesshorthadfallenhisprey，UponherwouldhavepouncedOrlandonear；
Whowouldhavecrushedherinhisfuriousway，ButthatkindFortunesavedherfromthepeer。
LetherbyothertheftherselfpurveyWithotherpalfrey，asshedidwhilere；
Forneverwillshehavethiscoursermore，WhochasedbyswiftOrlandoscourstheshore。
LXVII
Doubtnotthatsheanotherwillprovide；
AndfollowweinmadOrlando\'srear；
Whoserageandfurynevermoresubside，WroththatAngelicashoulddisappear:
Afterthatbeastalongthesandshehied，Ayegainingonthemareinthiscareer。
Now，nowhetouchesher，andlo！ThemaneHegrasps，andnowsecuresherbytherein。
LXVIII
OrlandoseizesherwiththatdelightThatothermanmightseizeadamselfair；
Thebitandbridleheadjustsaright，Springsonherback，ando\'erthesea-beachbareFormanymilesimpelsthepalfrey\'sflight，Withoutreposeorpause，nowhere，nowthere:
Noreversellorbridlebedisplaced，Norlethergrassorhearteningforagetaste。
LXIX
Asinthiscoursetoo\'erleapaditchhesought，Headoverheels，shewithherriderwent:
Norharmedwashe，norfeltthattumblearight；
Butshe，withshoulderslipt，layfoullyshent。
LonghowtobearherthenceOrlandothought，Andintheenduponhisshouldershent。
Hefromthebottomclimbed，thusloadedsore，Andcarriedherthreebow-shots\'lengthandmore。
LXX
Next，forhefeltthatweighttooirksomegrow，Heputherdown，toleadherbytherein；
Whofollowedhimwithlimpinggaitandslow，“Comeon，“Orlandocried，andcriedinvain；
And，couldthepalfreyatagallopgo，Thisillwouldsatisfyhismoodinsane。
Thehalterfromherheadhelastunloosed，Wherewithherhindoff-footthemadmannoosed。
LXXI
\'Tisthushecomfortsanddragsonthatmare，Thatshemayfollowwithmoreease，soled；
Whowhilesdespoiledofflesh，andwhilesofhair，Isscathedbystoneswhichthatillroado\'erspread。
Atlengththemisusedbeast，withwearandtearOftheruderocks，andsufferingsore，liesdead。
Orlandonoughttheslaughteredmareregards，Noranywisehisheadlongcourseretards。
LXXII
Todragthatpalfreyceasedhenot，thoughdead，Continuingstillhiscoursetowardsthewest，Andallthiswhilesackedhamlet，farm，andstead，Wheneverhebyhungerwasdistrest；
Andayetogluthimselfwithmeat，andbread，Andfruit，heeveryonebyforceopprest。
Onebyhishandwasslain，onefoullyshent；
Seldomhestopt，andeveronwardwent。
LXXIII
Asmuch，orlittleless，woulddotheknightByhisownlove，didnotthatdamselhide；
Becausethewretchdiscernsnotblackfromwhite，Andharmswherehewouldhelp。AcursebetideThewonder-workingring，andekethewightWhogaveittothatlady，fullorpride！
SinceRoland，butforthis，wouldvengethescornHeandathousandmorefromherhadborne。
LXXIV
WouldthatofherOrlandowerepossest，Andofallwomenthatareaboveground！
Foroneandallareingratesatthebest，Norisinallanounceofgoodnessfound。
ButitismeetIletmyhearerrestEremystrainedchordsreturnafalteringsound，Andthathemaylesstediousdeemtherhyme，Defermystorytillanothertime。
CANTO30
ARGUMENT
GreatfeatsachieveOrlandobytheway。
TheTartarkingisbyRogeroslain:
ForwhomfairBradamant，hisspouse，doesstay，ButFateforbade，thathewhowoundedlayToherhisplightedpromiseshouldmaintain。
Heafterboldlywiththebrethrenmade，TheirlordRinaldoinhisneedtoaid。
I
WhenReason，givingwaytoheatofblood，Herselffromhastycholerilldefends，And，hurriedonbyblindandfuriousmood，Wewiththetongueorhandmolestourfriends，Thoughtheoffenceis，after，weptandrued，Thepenancewhichwepayispooramends。
Alas！IsorrowandlamentinvainForwhatIsaidinotherangrystrain。
II
ButlikesickmanamI，who，sorebested，Sufferingwithpatiencemanyandmanyaday，Whenagainstpainhecannomoremakehead，Yieldstohisrage，andcurses；paingiveway，Andwithittheimpetuouswrathisfled，Whichmovedhisreadytonguesuchilltosay；
Andheislefthiswillfulragetorue，Butcannotthatwhichhehasdoneundo。
III
WellhopeI，fromyoursovereigncourtesy，Yourpardon，sinceIcraveit，ladiesbright；
Youwillexcuse，ifmovedbymadness，I
Raveinmypassion；letyourcensurelightOnfoe，whotreatsmesodespiteously，Icouldnotbereducedtoworserplight；
Whopromptswhatsorerepentsme:HeavenaboveKnowshowshewrongsme，knowshowwellIlove。
IV
NolessbesidemyselfthanBrava\'speerAndI，norlessmypardonshouldobtain；
He，whobymeadormountain，farornear，HadscoweredlargeportionofthelandofSpain，Draggingthatjennetinhiswildcareer，Deadasshewas，behindhimbytherein；
But，whereariverjoinedthesea，parforceAbandonedonthebankhermangledcorse。
V
Andhe，whocouldlikeanyotterswim，Leaptinandroseuponthefurtherside。
Behold！amountedshepherdatthebrimArrived，hishorsetowaterinthetide；
NorwhenhesawOrlandocoming，himEschewed，whomnakedandalonehespied——
“MyjennetforthyhackneywereIfainTobarter，“criedthemadmantotheswain:
VI
“HerwillIshowthee，ifthouwilt；whodeadUpontheriver\'sothermarginfell；
Atleisuremay\'stthouhavehercured，“hesaid
“AndofnootherfaulthaveItotell。
Givemethyhackney，withsomebootinstead:
Prythee，dismountthee，forhelikesmewell。”
Thepeasant，laughing，answerednotaword，Butleftthefoolandprickedtowardstheford。
VII
“Hearestthounot?hola！Iwantthysteed，“
CriedRolandandadvancedwithwrathfulcheer。
Asolidstaffandknotted，forhisneed，Thatshepherdhad，wherewithhesmotethepeer；
Whoseviolenceandireallboundsexceed，Whoseemswithaltowaxmorefiercethane\'er:
Acuffhelevelsatthatrustic\'shead，Andsplitsthesolidbone，andlayshimdead。