VII
ThefearfulriskbyRichardettorunHeknew，andhowRogerohimbested；
WhattimetheSpanishmonarch\'shestwasdone，Andwithhisdaughterhewasseizedinbed；
AndhowhehaddeliveredeithersonOfgoodDukeBuovoaserewhilewassaid
FromBertolagiofMaganza\'shand，Hisevilfollowers，andthepaynimband。
VIII
TohonourandtoholdRogerodear，Him，SirRinaldothought，thisdebtconstrained；
Andthathecouldnotsohavedonewhilere，Thewarlikelordwassorelygrievedandpained；
WhenoneforAfrick\'smonarchcouchedthespear，AndonethecauseofroyalCharlesmaintained:
NowheRogeroforaChristianknew，Whatcouldnotthenbedonehenowwoulddo。
IX
Welcome，withendlessproffers，onhisside，AndhonourhetogoodRogeropaid。
TheprudentsirethatinsuchkindnessspiedAnopeningmadeformore，thepassassayed:
“Andnothingelseremains，“thathermitcried，“Norwill，Itrust，mycounselbegainsaid
Butthat，conjoinedbyfriendship，youshallbeYetfastercoupledbyaffinity。
X
“Thatfromthetwobrightprogenies，whichnoneWillequalinillustriousbloodbelow，Aracemayspring，thatbrighterthanthesunWillshine，whereverthatbrightsunmayglow；
Andwhich，whenyearsandageswillhaverunTheircourse，willyetendureandfairershow，Whileintheirorbitsburntheheavenlyfires:
Some，foryourinstruction，Godinspires。”
XI
Andhisdiscoursepursuingstill，theseerSospake，hemovesRinaldobyhisredeTogivehissistertothecavalier；
Albeitwitheithersmallentreatiesneed。
TogetherwithOrlando，OlivierThecounsellauds，andwouldthatunionspeed:
KingCharlesandAymonwill，hehopes，approve，AndFrancewillwelcomewidetheirweddedlove。
XII
Sospaketogetherpeerandpaladine:
NorknewthatAymon，withKingCharles\'consent，UntotheGrecianemperorConstantineTogivehisgentledaughterhadintent；
WhoforyoungLeo，ofhisloftylineTheheirandhope，tocravethemaidhadsent。
Suchwarmththepraisesofherworthinspired，WithloveofherunseenwasLeofired。
XIII
TohimhathAymonanswered:he，alone，Cannotconcludethereoninothersort，Untilhefirsthathspokenwithhisson，Rinaldo，absentthenfromCharles\'scourt；
Whowithwingedhaste，hedeems，willthitherrun，Andjoyinkinsmanofsuchhighreport；
Butfromthehighregardhebearshisheir，Cannoughtresolvetillthitherherepair。
XIV
NowgoodRinaldo，ofhisfatherwide，Andoftheimperialpracticeknowingnought，Promisedhisbeauteoussisterasabride，Uponhisown，aswellasRoland\'sthoughtAndtheothers，harbouredinthatcellbeside；
Butmostofallonhimthehermitwrought；
Andbysuchmarriage，\'twasthepeer\'sbelief，HecouldnotchoosebutpleasureClermont\'schief。
XV
Thatdayandnight，andofthefollowingdayGreatpart，withthatsagemonkthewarriorsspent；
Scarcemindfulthatthecrewtheircomingstay，Albeitthewindblewfairfortheirintent，Butthese，impatientattheirlongdelay，Morethanonemessagetothewarriorssent；
Andtoreturnthosebaronsurgedsosore，Parforcetheypartedfromthehermithoar。
XVI
TheChildwho，solongbanished，hadnotstayedFromthelonerock，whereonthewatersroared，Hisfarewelltothatholymastermade，Whotaughthimthetruefaith:anewwithswordOrlandogirthisside，andwiththeblade，FrontinoandmartialHector\'sarmsrestored；
Asknowinghorseandarmswerehiswhilere，Aswellasoutofkindnesstothepeer；
XVII
And，thoughtheenchantedswordwithbetterrightWouldhavebeenwornbygoodAnglantes\'chief，WhofromthefearfulgardenbyhismightHadwonthebladewithmickletoilandgrief，ThanbyRogero，whothatfaulchionbrightReceivedwithgoodFrontino，fromthethief，Hewillinglythereof，aswiththerest，Assoonasasked，thewarriorrepossest。
XVIII
Thehermitblessingsonthebandimplores:
Theytotheirbarkinfinereturn；theirsailsGivetothewinds，andtothewavestheiroars；
Andsuchclearskiestheyhaveandgentlegales，Norvownorprayerthepatronmakes；andmoorsHispinnaceinthehavenofMarseilles。
There，safelyharboured，letthechiefsremain，TillIconductAstolphotothattrain。
XIX
Whenofthatbloody，dear-broughtvictoryThescarcelyjoyfultaleAstolphoknew，He，seeingevermorefairFrancewouldbeSecurefrommischieffromtheMoorishcrew，HomewardtosendthekingofAethiopyDevised，togetherwithhisarmy，throughThesandydesert，bytheself-sametrack，ThroughwhichheledthemtoBiserta\'ssack。
XX
Erewhilerestored，inAfricwatersrideSirDudon\'sshipswhichdidthepaynimsrout；
Whoseprowsnewmiracle！andpoop，andside，Assoonasalltheirsablecrewsareout，Arechangedanewtoleaves；whichfarandwide，Raisedbyasuddenbreeze，areblownabout；
Andscatteredinmid-air，likesuchlightgear，Goeddyingwiththewind，anddisappear。
XXI
Home，horseandfoot，theNubianhostarraidBysquadrons，all，fromwastedAfrickgo；
Buttotheirking，first，thanksAstolphopaid，Andsaid，heaneternaldebtshouldowe；
InthathehadinpersongivenhimaidWithallhismightandmainagainstthefoe。
TheskinsAstolphogavethem，whichconfinedTheturbidandtempestuoussouthernwind。
XXII
Isay，enclosedinskinsthatwindhegave，Whichinsuchfuryblowsatnoon，onhighImovestheshiftingplaininmanyawave，Andfillstheeddyingsandthetroubledsky，Tocarrywiththem，andfromscathetosaveTheirsquadrons，lestthedustywhirlwindfly；
Andbidsthem，whenarrivedathome，unnooseThebladder\'svent，andlettheirprisonersloose。
XXIII
WhentheyhaveloftyAtlaspasseswon，ThehorsesthattheNubianridersbear，Turpinrelates，arechangedatoncetostone；
Sothatthesteedsreturntowhattheywere。
ButitistimetheDuketoFrancewasgone；
Whohavingthusprovided，inhiscare，ForthemainplacesintheMoorishland，Madethehippogryphanewhiswingsexpand；
XXIV
HereachedSardiniaatoneflightandshear，CorsicafromSardinia；andtheno\'erThefoamingseahisventurouscoursedidsteer，Incliningsomewhatleftthegriffin\'ssoar。
Inthesea-marsheslasthislightcareerHestopt，onrichProvence\'spleasantshore:
WheretothehyppogryphbyhimisdoneWhatwaserewhileenjoinedbysaintedJohn。
XXV
TohimthechargedidsaintedJohncommit，WhentoProvencebythatwingedcourserborne，HimnevermorewithsaddleorwithbitTogall，butlethimtohislairreturn。
Alreadyhadtheplanet，whitherflitThingslostonearth，ofsounddeprivedhishorn:
Forthisnotonlyhoarsebutmuteremained，AssoonastheholyplaceAstolphogained。
XXVI
ThencetoMarseilleshecame；andcamethedayOrlando，andRinaldo，andOlivierArrivedtherein，upontheirhomewardway，WithgoodSobrino，andthebetterpeer，Rogero:notsotriumphsthatarray，Touchedbythedeathofhim，theircomradedear，Astheyforsuchagloriousvictorywon——Butforthatsaddisaster——wouldhavedone。
XXVII
Ofthekingsslainuponthepaynimpart，ThenewsfromSicilytoCharleswereblown，Sobrino\'sfate，anddeathofBrandimart；
NorlessofgoodRogerohadbeenshown。
Charlesstoodwithjocundfateandgladsomeheart，RejoicinghehadfromhisshouldersthrownTheintolerableloadwhereoftheweightWillforlongtimepreventhisstandingstraight。
XXVIII
TohonourthosefairpillarsthatsustainThestate——theholyempire\'scorner-stone——
ThenoblesofhiskingdomCharlemagneDispatched，tomeettheknights，asfarasSaone；
Andfromhiscitywithhisworthiesttrain，King，duke，andher，thepartnerofhisthrone，IssuedamidafairandgorgeousbandOfnobledamsels，uponeitherhand。
XXIX
TheemperorCharleswithbrightandcheerfulbrow，Lords，paladinsandpeople，kinsmen，friends，FairlovetoRolandandtheothersshow。
MongranaandClermont\'scrythewelkinrends。
Nosooner，midthatkindandfestalshow，Theinterchangeoffondembracementsends，ThanRolandandhisfriendsRogerobring，Andmidthoselordspresenthimtotheking；
XXX
AndhimRogeroofRisa\'ssondeclare，Andvouchinvalourashisfather\'speer，“Witnessesofhisworthoursquadronsare，Theybestcantellhisprowesswiththespear。”
Meanwhile，thenobleandthelovelypair，MarphisaandgentleBradamantappear。
ThisrunstofoldRogerotoherheart；
Morecoy，thatotherstandssomedealapart。
XXXI
TheemperorbidsRogeromountagain，Whofromhishorsehadlit，inreverencedue；
And，sidebyside，withhimhiscourserrein；
NoraughtomitsthatmonarchwhichmaydoThewarriorhonour，midhismartialtrain:
Howthetruefaithhehadembracedheknew；
Ofallinstructedbythatbandbefore；
Whenfirstthosepaladinssetfootashore。
XXXII
WithpomptriumphalandwithfestivecheerThetroopreturnswithinthecity-walls:
Withleavesandgarlandsgreenthestreetsappear，Andtapestriedallaboutwithgorgeouspalls。
Ofherbsandflowersamingledrain，where\'erTheywend，upontheconqueringsquadronfalls，WhichwithfullhandsfromstandandwindowthrowDamselanddameupontheknightsbelow。
XXXIII
Ateveryturn，invariousplacesare，Ofsuddenstructurearchandtrophyhigh，WhereonBiserta\'ssackispaintedfair，Ruinandfire，andfeatofchivalry:
Scaffolds，upraisedfordifferentsportselsewhereAndmerrimakeandstage-playmeettheeye；
And，writwithtruth，above，below，between，ToTHEEMPIRE\'SSAVIOURS，everywhereisseen。
XXXIV
Withsoundofshrillingpipeandtrumpetproud，Andotherfestivemusic，laughterlight，Applauseandfavourofthefollowingcrowd，Whichscarcefoundroom，begirtwithdamesandknight，Themightyemperor，midthosegreetingsloud。
Beforetheroyalpalacedidalight:
WheremanydayshefeastedhighinhallHislords，midtourney，mummery，maskandball。
XXXV
HissontoAymononadaymadeknownHissisterhewouldmakeRogero\'sbride；
And，beforeOlivierandMilo\'sson，HertotheChildbypromisehadaffied；
WhothinkwithhimthatkindredistherenoneWherewithtoleaguethemselves，onanyside，Forvalourornobilityofblood，Betterthanhis；nay，nonesopassinggood。
XXXVI
DukeAymonheardhisheirwithsomedisdain；
That，withoutconcertwithhim，andaloneHedaredtoplighthisdaughter，whomhefainWouldmarrytotheGrecianemperor\'sson；
Andnottohimthathasnokinglyreign，Nayhasnotoughtthathecancallhisown；
Andshouldnotknow，howlittlenoblenessIsvaluedwithoutwealth；howvirtueless。
XXXVII
ButBeatrice，hiswife，withmoredespiteArraignsherson，andcallshimarrogant；
AndmoveseachopenwayandhiddensleightTobreakRogero\'smatchwithBradamant；
ResolvedtotaxhereverymeansandmightTomakeherempressofthewideLevant。
FirminhispurposeisMontalban\'slord，Norwillinoughtforegohisplightedword。
XXXVIII
BeatricewhobelievesthehighmindedfairIsatherhest，exhortshertoreply，RatherthanshewillbeconstrainedtopairWithapoorknight，sheisresolvedtodie；
Nor，ifthiswrongshefromRinaldobearWillsheregardherwithamother\'seye:
Letherrefuseandkeepherstedfastcourse；
ForherfreewillRinaldocannotforce。
XXXIX
SilentstandsmournfulBradamant，nordaresMeanwhileherlady-mother\'sspeechgainsay；
Towhomsuchreverence，andrespect，shebears，Shethinksnochoiceisleftbuttoobey。
Yetafoulfaultitinhereyesappears，Ifwhatshewillnotdo，shefalselysay:
Shewillnot，forshecannot；sinceaboveAllguidance，greatorsmall，ismightyLove。
XL
Denyshedarednot，noryetseemcontent；
So，sighedandspakenot；but——whenuncontrolledShecould——shegavehersecretsorrowvent，Whilefromhereyesthetearslikebillowsrolled；
Aportionofthepainsthathertorment，Inflictingonherbreastandlocksofgold:
Forthisshebeat，andthoseuptoreandbrake；
Andthusshemadelament，andthusshespake。
XLI
“Ah！shallIwillwhatshewillsnot，byrightMoresovereignmistressofmywillthanI?
HersshallIholdsocheaply，sotoslightAmother\'swill，myowntosatisfy?
Alas！whatblemishissofoultosightIndamsel?Whatsoill，astoaffyMyselftohusband，recklessofherwill，Which\'tismydutyevertofulfil?
XLII
“Woworththewhile！andshallIthentotheeByfiliallovebeforcedtobeuntrue，OmyRogero，andsurrendermeToanewhope，anewlove，andanewDesire；orratherfromthosetiesbreakfree，Fromallgoodchildrentogoodparentsdue；
Observance，reverencecastaside；andmeasureMydutybymyhappiness，mypleasure?
XLIII
“Iknow，alas！whatIshoulddo；IknowThatwhichaduteousdaughterdothbehove；
Iknow；butwhatavailsit，ifnotsoMyreasonmovesmeasmysensesmove；
Ifsheretiresbeforeastrongerfoe；
NorcanIofmyselfdispose，forLove；
Northinkhowtodispose；sostricthissway；
Nor，savingashedictates，doandsay?
XLIV
“AymonandBeatrice\'schild，theslaveOfLoveamI；ah！miserableme！
IfrommyparentsaminhopetohavePardonandpity，ifinfaultIbe:
But，ifIangerLove，whoseprayershallsaveMefromhisfury，tilloneonlyplea，OfminetheGodheadshallvouchsafetohear；
NordoommedeadassoonasIappear?
XLV
“Alas！withlongandobstinatepursuit，ToourfaithtodrawRogerohaveIwrought；
Andfinallyhavedrawn；butwithwhatboot，Ifmyfairdeedforother\'sgoodbewrought?
Soyearlybythebee，whoselabour\'sfruitIslostforher，ishivewithhoneyfraught。
ButIwilldieereItheChildforsake，AndotherhusbandthanRogerotake。
XLVI
“IfIshallnotobeymyfather\'shest，Normothers，Imybrother\'sshallobey，Ofgreaterwisdomfarthanthempossest；
NorTimehathmadethatwarrior\'swithisprey；
AndwhathewillsbyRolandisprofest；
And，oneandtheother，onmysidearethey；
ApairmorefearedandhonouredfarandwideThanallthemembersofmyhousebeside。
XLVII
“IfthemtheflowerofClermont\'snobletree，Thegloryandthesplendorallaccount；
IfallbelieveourotherchivalryThey，morethanheado\'ertopsthefoot，surmount；
WhywouldIAymonshoulddisposeofme，RatherthangoodRinaldoandtheCount?
Ishouldnot；somuchless，asnotaffiedToLeo，andRogero\'spromisedbride。”
XLVIII
Ifcruelthoughtstheafflictedmaidtorment，Rogero\'smindenjoysnotmorerepose；
ForalbeitthosesadtidingshavenotventYetinthecity，hethesecretknows。
Heo\'erhishumblefortunesmakeslamentWhichhisenjoyingsuchagoodoppose；
Asunendowedwithrichesorwithreign，Dispensedsowidelytoaworthlesstrain。
XLIX
OfothergoodswhichNature\'shandsupplies，Orwhichacquiredbyman\'sownstudyare，Hesuchaportioninhimselfespies，Suchandsolargewasneverother\'sshare:
Inthat，nobeautywithhisbeautyvies；
Inthat，resistancetohismightisrare。
Thepalmbynonefromhimcanchallengedbe，Inregalsplendour，magnanimity。
L
Buttheyatwhosedisposalhonourslie，Whogiveatwill，andtakeawayrenown；
Thevulgarherd；andfromthevulgarI，Excepttheprudentman，distinguishednone；
Noremperor，pope，norking，israisedmorehighThanthesebysceptre，mitre，orbycrown，Norsavebyprudence；savebyjudgement，givenButtothefavouredfewbypartialHeaven；
LI
ThisvulgartosayoutwhatIwouldsay
Whichonlyhonourswealth，therewithmoresmitThananyworldlythingbeside，northeyAughtheedoraughtesteem，ungracedwithit，Bebeautyorbedaringwhatitmay，Dexterityorprowess，worth，orwit，Orgoodness——yetmorevulgarstandsconfestInthatwhereofIspeakthanintherest。
LII
Rogerosaid:“IfAymonisdisposedAnempressinhisBradamanttosee，LetnothistreatybesoquicklyclosedWithLeo；letayearbegrantedme:
Inthat，meanwhile，Ihope，bymedeposedShallLeowithhisroyalfatherbe，AndI，encircledwiththeirforfeitcrown，ShallbeforAymonnounworthyson。
LIII
“Butifhegivewithoutdelay，assaid，HisdaughtertothesonofConstantine，Iftothatpromisenoregardbepaid，WhichgoodRinaldoandthepaladine，Hiscousin，erstbeforethehermitmade，TheMarquisOlivierandKingSobrine，WhatshallIdo?suchgrievouswrongshallI
Endure，or，ratherthanendureit，die?
LIV
“WhatshallIdo?herfatherthenpursue，Onwhomforvengeancethisgraveoutragecries?
Iheednotthatthedeedishardtodo，Oriftheattemptinmeisweakorwise:——
Butpresupposethat，withhiskindredcrewSlainbymyhandthatunjustelderdies；
Thiswillinnothingfurthermycontent；
Nayitwillwhollyfrustratemyintent。
LV
“`Twasevermyintent，andstill\'tissoTohavethelove，nothatred，ofthatfair；
ButshouldIAymonslay，orbringsomewoeByplotorpractice，onhishouseorheir，Willshenotjustlyholdmeasherfoe，Andme，thatfoeman，asherlordforswear?
WhatshallIdo，enduresuchinjury?
Ah！no，byHeaven！farratherIwilldie。
LVI
“NaydieIwillnot；butwithbetterrightShallLeodie，whosodisturbsmyjoy；
Heandhisunjustsire；lessdearhisflightWithHelenpaidherparamourofTroy；
Noryetinoldertimethatfouldespite，DonetoProserpina，costsuchannoyToboldPirithous，asforherI\'velostMygriefofheartshallsonandfathercost。
LVII
“Canitbetrue，mylife，thattoforsakeThychampionforthisGreekshouldgrievenotthee?
Andcouldthyfatherforcetheehimtotake，Thoughjoinedthybrethrenwiththysireshouldbe?
But\'tismyfearthatthouwould\'strathermakeAccordwithalwithAymonthanwithme；
AndthatitseemethbetterinthysightTowedwithCaesarthanwithsimplewight。
LVIII
“Canitbetruethatroyalnameshouldblind，Imperialtitle，pompandmajesty，AndtaintmyBradamant\'segregiousmind，Hermightyvalourandhervirtuehigh，Sothat，ascheaper，sheshouldcastbehindHerplightedfaith，andfromherpromisefly?
NorsoonersheafoetoLovebemade，Thanshenolongersay，whatonceshesaid?“
LIX
ThesethingsRogerosaid，andmorebeside，Discoursingwithhimself，andinsuchstrainOftentimestheafflictedwarriorcried，Thatstander-byo\'erheardtheknightcomplain，AndmorethanoncehisgriefwassignifiedToherthatwastheoccasionofhispain；
Whonolessforhiscruelwoe，whenknown，Lamentedthanforsorrowsofherown。
LX
Butmost，ofallthesorrowsthatweresaidTovexRogero，mostitworksherwoeTohearthatheafflictshimself，indreadLestfortheGrecianprinceshehimforego。
Hencethisbelief，thiserror，fromhisheadTodrive，comfortontheknightbestow，Thetrustiestofherbower-women，oneday，ShetoRogerobadethesewordsconvey。
LXI
“Rogero，IwhatIwastilldeathwillbe；
Andbemorefaithful，ifIcanbemore:
DealsLoveinkindnessorinscornwithme；
HathdoubtfulFortunegoodorillinstore；
Iamaveryrockoffaith，byseaAndwindsunmoved，whichroundaboutitroarNorIhavechangedforcalmorstorm，norI
Willeverchangetoalleternity。
LXII
“SoonershallfileorchiselmadeofleadTotheroughdiamondvariousformsimpart，Thananystroke，byfickleFortunesped，OrLove\'skeenanger，breakmyconstantheart:
Soonerreturn，toAlp，theirfountain-head，Thetroubledstreamsthatfromitssummitpart，Thane\'er，forchangeorchances，goodornought，Shallwanderfromitswaymystedfastthought。
LXIII
“Allpowero\'ermehaveIbestowedonyou，Rogero；andmorethanothersmaydivine:
IknowthattoaprincewhosethroneisnewWasneverfealtyswornmoretruethanmine；
Noreversurerstate，thiswideworldthrough，Bykingorkeysarwaspossestthanthine。
Thouneed\'stnotdigaditchnorbuildatower，Infearlestanyrobtheeofthatpower。
LXIV
“Forifthouhirenoaids，assaultisnone，Butwhatthereonshallayebemadeinvain；
Norshallitbebyanyricheswon:
Sovileapricenogentleheartcangain:
Norbynobility，norkinglycrown，Thatdazzlesothesillyvulgartrain；
Norbeauty，puissantwiththeweakandlight，Shallevermakemetheeforotherslight。
LXV
“Thouhastnocause，amidthygriefs，tofearMyheartshouldeverbearnewimpressmore:
Sodeeplyisthineimagegravenhere，Itcannotberemoved:thatmyheart\'scoreIsnotofwaxisproved；forLovewhilereSmoteitahundredtimes，notonce，beforeHebyhisblowsasinglescaledisplaced，Whattimethereinhishandthineimagetraced。
LXVI
“Ivory，gem，andeveryhard-grainedstoneThatbestresiststhegridingtool，maybreak:
But，savetheformitoncehathtaken，noneWilleverfromthegraver\'sirontake。
Myheartlikemarbleis，orthingleastproneBeneaththechisel\'strenchantedgetoflake:
Lovethismaywhollysplinter，erehemayAnother\'sbeautyinitscoreenlay。”
LXVII
Otherandmanywordswithcomfortrife，Andfullofloveandfaith，shesaidbeside；
Whichmightathousandtimeshavegivenhimlife，Albeitathousandtimestheknighthaddied:
But，whenmostclearofthetempestuousstrife，Infriendlyportthesehopesappearedtoride，ThesehopesafoulandfuriouswindanewFarfromtheshelteringlandtoseawardblew。
LXVIII
InthatthegentleBradamant，whofainWoulddofarmorethanshehathsignified，Withwonteddaringarmedherheartagain；
Andboldlycastingallrespectaside，OnedaystoodupbeforeKingCharlemagne；
And，“Sire，ifeveryet，“thedamselcried，“IhavefoundfavourinyoureyesfordeedDoneheretofore，denymenotitsmeed；
LXIX
“AndIentreat，beforeIclaimmyfee，Thatyoutomeyourroyalpromiseplight，Tograntmyprayer；andfainwouldhaveyouseeThatwhatIshalldemandisjustandright。”
“Thyvalour，damseldear，deservesfrommeTheboonwherewiththyworthIshouldrequite“
Charlesanswered，“andItocontenttheeswear，Thoughofmykingdomthoushould\'stclaimashare。”
LXX
“TheboonforwhichItoyourhighnesssue，IsnottoletmyparentsmeaccordPursuedthemartialdamselsaveheshewMoreprowessthanmyself，toanylord。
Lethimcontendwithmeintourney，whoWouldhaveme，orassaymewiththesword。
Meashiswifelethimthatwinsme，wear；
Lethimthatlosesme，withotherpair。”
LXXI
Withcheerfulfacetheemperormadereply，Theentreatywaswellworthyofthemaid；
Andthatwithtranquilmindshemightrely，Hewouldaccordtheboonforwhichsheprayed。
Thisaudiencewasnotgivensosecretly，Butthatthenewstootherswereconveyed；
WhichonthatverydaywithalweretoldIntheearsofBeatriceandAymonold；
LXXII
WhoagainstBradamantwithfuryflame，Andbothalike，withsuddenangerfraught，Forplainlytheyperceive，thatinherclaimSheforRogeromorethanLeowrought
Andactivetopreventthedamsel\'saimFrombeingtoasafeconclusionbrought，PrivilytakeherfromKingCharles\'scourt，AndthencetoRoccaForte\'stowertransport。
LXXIII
Acastlethis，whichroyalCharlemagneHadgiventoAymonsomefewdaysbefore，BuiltbetweenCarcassonandPerpignan，Onacommandingpointupontheshore。
Resolvedtosendhereastward，therethetwainAsinaprisonkeptherevermore。
Willingornilling，somustsheforsakeRogero，andforlordmustLeotake。
LXXIV
ThemartialmaidofnolessmodestveinThanboldandfulloffirebeforethefoe，AlbeitnoguardonherthecastellainHathset，andsheisfreetocomeorgo，Observantofhersire，obeystherein:
Yetprison，death，andeverypainandwoeTosufferisresolvedthatconstantmaidBeforebyherRogerobebetrayed。
LXXV
Rinaldo，whothusravishedfromhishand，ByancientAymon\'scrafthissisterspied，Andsawhecouldnomoreinwedlock\'sbandDisposeofher，byhiminvainaffied，Ofhisoldsirecomplains，andhimdothbrand，Layinghisfilialloveandfearaside:
ButlittlehimRinaldo\'swordsmolest；
Whobythemaidwilldoaslikeshimbest。
LXXVI
Rogero，bearingthisandsoreafraidThatheshalllosehisbride；andLeotake，Ifleftalive，byforceorlovethemaid，Resolvedwithinhimselfbutnothingspake
Constantine\'sheirshouldperishbyhisblade；
AndofAugustushimagodwouldmake。
He，savehishopedeceivedhimandwasvain，Wouldsireandsondepriveoflifeandreign。
LXXVII
Hislimbsinarms，whichTrojanHector\'swere，AndafterwardstheTartarking\'s，hesteeled；
BadereinFrontino，andhiswontedwearExchanged，crest，surcoatandemblazonedshield。
OnthatemprizeitpleasedhimnottobearHisargenteagleonitsazurefield。
Whiteasalily，wasaunicornByhimuponafieldofcrimsonworn。
LXXVIII
Hechosefromhisattendantsquiresthebest，Andwillednoneelseshouldhimaccompany；
Andgavehimcharge，thatne\'erbyhimexprestRogero\'snameinanyplaceshouldbe；
CrostMeuseandRhine，andprickeduponhisquestThroughtheAustriancountriesintoHungary；
AlongtherightbankoftheDanubemade，Androdean-enduntilhereachedBelgrade。
LXXIX
WhereSaveintodarkDanubemakesdescent，Andtothesea，increasedbyhim，dothflow，Hesawtheimperialensignsspread，andtentAndwhitepavilion，throngedwithtroopsbelow。
ForConstantinetohavethattownwasbentAnew，latewonbytheBulgarianfoe。
Inperson，withhisson，isConstantine，Withalltheempire\'sforcehishosttoline。
LXXX
WithinBelgrade，andthroughtheneighbouringpeak，Eventoitsbottomwhichthewaterslave，TheBulgarfrontshim；andbotharmiesseekAwatering-placeintheintermediateSave。
AbridgeacrossthatrapidstreamtheGreekWouldfling；theBulgarwoulddefendthewave；
WhenthithercameRogero；andengagedBeheldthehostsinfight，whichhotlyraged。
LXXXI
TheGreeksinthataffraywerefourtoone，Andwithpontoonstobridgethestreamsupplied；
AndaboldsemblancethroughtheirhostputonOfcrossingtotheriver\'sfurtherside。
LeomeanwhilewasfromtherivergoneWithcovertguile；hetookacircuitwide，Thenthithermadereturn；hisbridgesplacedFrombanktobank，andpastthestreaminhaste。
LXXXII
Withmanyhorseandfootinbattledight，Whonothingundertwentythousandrank，AlongtheriverrodetheGrecianknight；
Andfiercelychargedhisenemiesinflank。
Theemperor，whenhissonappearedinsight。
Leadinghissquadronsonthefartherbank，Unitingbridgeandbarktogether，crostUponhispartthestreamwithallhishost。
LXXXIII
KingVatran，chiefoftheBulgarianband，Wise，bold，withalawarrior，hereandthereLabouredinvainsuchonsettowithstand，Andthedisorderofhishostrepair；
WhenLeopresthimsore，andwithstronghandThekingtoearthbeneathhiscourserbare；
Whomattheprince\'shest，foralltofierceIshetoyield，athousandfaulchionspierce。
LXXXIV
TheBulgarhosthathhithertomadehead；
Butwhentheyseetheirsovereignislaidlow，Andeverywherethattempestwaxandspread，Theyturntheirbackswhereersttheyfacedthefoe。
TheChild，whomidtheGreeks，fromwhomtheyfled，Wasbornealong，beheldthatoverthrow，Andbownedhimselftheirbattletorestore，AshatingConstantineandLeomore。
LXXXV
HespursFrontino，thatinhiscareerIslikethewind，andpasseseverysteed；
Heovertakesthetroop，thatintheirfearFlytothemountainanddesertthemead。
Manyhestopsandturns；thenrestshisspear；
And，asheputshiscoursertohisspeed，Sofearfulishislook，evenMarsandJoveArefrightedintheirazurerealmsabove。
LXXXVI
Advancedbeforetheothers，hedescriedAcavalier，incrimsonvest，whereonWithallitsstalkinsilkandgoldwasspiedApod，likemillet，inembroiderydone:
Constantine\'snephew，bythesister\'sside，Hewas，butwasnolessbelovedthanson:
Hesplitlikeglasshisshieldandscalyrind；
Andthelonglanceappearedapalmbehind。
LXXXVII
Heleftthedead，anddrewhisshiningbladeUponasquadron，whomhesawmostnigh；
Andnowatonce，andnowatothermade；
Cleftbodies，andmadeheartsfromshouldersfly。
Atthroat，atbreastandflankthewarriorlaid；
Smotehand，andarm，andshoulder，bust，andthigh；
Andthroughthatchampaignranthereekingblood，Astothevalleyfoamsthemountain-flood。
LXXXVIII
Nonethatbeholdthosestrokesmaintaintheirplace；
Soaretheyallbewilderedbytheirfear。
Thussuddenlythebattlechangeditsface:
For，catchingcouragefromthecavalier，TheBulgarsquadronsrally，turn，andchaseTheGreciantroopsthatfledfromthemwhilere。
Lostwasallorderinathought，andtheyWithalltheirbannersfledindisarray。
LXXXIX
LeoAugustusonaswellingheight，Seeinghisfollowersfly，hathtakenpost；
WherewoefulandbewilderedfortosightNothinginallthecountryroundislost
Hefromhisloftystationeyestheknight，Whowithhissinglearmdestroysthathost；
Andcannotchoose，thoughsohisprowessharms，Butpraisethatpeerandownhisworthinarms。
XC
Heknewfullwellbyensignrydisplaid，Bysurcoatandbygildedpanoply，Thatalbeittothefoehefurnishedaid，Thatchampionwasnotofhischivalry；
Wonderinghissuperhumandeedssurveyed；
Andnowanangelseemedinhimtosee，ToscourgetheGreeksfromquiresabovedescended，Whosesinssooftandofthadheavenoffended；
XCI
And，asamanofgreatandnobleheart，Wheremanyotherswouldhavehatredsworn
Enamouredofsuchvalour，onhispart，Wouldnotdesiretoseehimsufferscorn:
Foronethatdied，sixGrecians\'deathlesssmartWouldcausethatprince；andbetterhadheborneToloseaswellaportionofhisreign，Thantobeholdsogoodawarriorslain。
XCII
Asbaby，albeititsfondmotherbeatAnddriveitforthinanger，initsfearNeithertosirenorsistermakesretreat；
Buttoherarmsreturnswithfondlingcheer:
SoLeo，thoughRogeroinhisheatSlaughtershisroutedvanandthreatshisrear，Cannotthatchampionhate；becauseaboveHisangeristheadmiringprince\'slove。
XCIII
ButifyoungLeolovedhimandadmired，Meseemsthatheanillexchangehathmade；
ForhimRogeroloathed；noraughtdesiredMorethantolayhimlifelesswithhisblade:
Himwithhiseyeshesought；forhiminquired；
ButLeo\'sfortunehisdesiregainsayed；
WhichwiththeprudenceofthepractisedGreek，Madehiminvainhishatedrivalseek。
XCIV
Leo，forfearhisbandsbewhollyspent，BidssoundtheassemblyhisGreeksquadronsthrough:
Hetohisfatheraquickcouriersent，Topraythathewouldpassthestreamanew；
Who，ifthewaywasopen，wellcontentMightwithhisbargainhe；andwithafewWhomhecollects，theGreciancavalierRecrostthebridgebywhichhepastwhilere。
XCV
Intothepowero\'theBulgarsmanyfall，Stalinfromthehill-toptotheriver-side；
Andtheyintotheirhandshadfallenall，Butfortheriver\'sinterveningtide。
Fromthebridgemanydrop，anddrownwithal；
Andmanythatne\'erturnedtheirheadsaside，Thencetoadistantfordforsafetymade；
AndmanyweredraggedprisonerstoBelgrade。
XCVI
Whendonewasthatday\'sfight，whereinsinceborneTogroundtheBulgarkinghislifedidyield
Hissquadronswouldhavesufferedscatheandscorn，Hadnotforthemthewarriorwonthefield，Thewarrior，thatthesnowyunicornWoreforhisblazononacrimsonshield，Tohimallflock，inhimwithjoyandgleeThewinnerofthatgloriousbattlesee。
XCVII
Somebowandsomesalutehim；oftherestSomekistthewarrior\'sfeet，andsomehishand。
Roundhimascloselyastheycouldtheyprest，Andhappythosearedeemed，thatneareststand；
Morethosethattouchhim；fortotouchablestAndsupernaturalthingbelievestheband。
Onhimwithshoutsthatrenttheheavenstheycried，Tobetheirking，theircaptain，andtheirguide。
XCVIII
AskingorcaptainthemwillhecommandAslikedthembest，hesaid，butwillnotlayOnsceptreoronleading-staffhishand；
NoryetBelgradewillenteronthatday:
Forfirst，erefartherfliesyoungLeo\'sband，Andtheyacrosstherivermaketheirway，Himwillhefollow，norforego，untilThatGrecianleaderheo\'ertakeandkill。
XCIX
AthousandmilesandmoreforthisaloneHethithermeasured，andfornoughtbeside。
Hesaith；andfromthemultitudeisgone，Andbyaroadthat\'sshowntohimdothride。
FortowardsthebridgeisroyalLeoflown；
Haplylesthimfromthisthefoedivide:
BehindhimpricksRogerowithsuchfire，Thewarriorcallsnot，norawaits，hissquire。
C
SuchvantageLeohasinflighttofleeHerathermaybesaidthantoretreat
Thepassageopenhathhefoundandfree；
Andthendestroysthebridgeandburnshisfleet。
Rogeroarrivednot，tillbeneaththeseaThesunwashid；norlodgingfound；hisbeatHestillpursued；andnowshoneforththemoon:
Buttownorvillagefoundthewarriornone。
CI
Becausehewotsnotwheretolodge，hegoesAllnight，norfromhisloadFrontinofrees。
Whenthenewsunhisearlyradianceshows，AcitytotheleftRogerosees；
Andtherealldaydeterminestorepose，Aswherehemayhisweariedcourserease，Whomhesofarthatlivelongnighthadpressed；
Norhadhedrawnhisbit，norgivenhimrest。
CII
Ungiardohadthatcityinhisguard，Constantine\'sliegeman，andtohimrightdear；
Who，sinceupontheBulgarshehadwarred，Muchhorseandfoothadsentthatemperor；hereNowenteredfortheentrancewasnotbarred
Rogero，andfoundsuchhospitablecheer，Hetofarefurtherhadnoneed，intraceOfbetterorofmoreabundantplace。
CIII
InthesamehostelrywithhimaguestWaslodgedthateveningaRomanianknight；
PresentwhattimetheChildwithlanceinrestSuccouredtheBulgarsinthatcruelfight；
Whohardlyhadescapedhishand，soreprestAndscaredasneveryetwaslivingwight；
Sothathetrembledstill，disturbedinmind，Anddeemedtheknightoftheunicornbehind。
CIV
HebythebucklerknewassoonasspiedThecavalier，whosearmsthatblazonbear，ForhimthatroutedtheByzantineside；
Byhandofwhomsomanyslaughteredwere。
Hehurriedtothepalace，andappliedForaudience，weightytidingstodeclare；
And，toUngiardoledforthwith，rehearsedWhatshallbymeninotherstrainbeversed。
CANTO45
ARGUMENT
YoungLeodothfromdeathRogerofree；
ForhimRogeroBradamanthathwon，Makingthatmaidappearlessstrongtobe，DisguisedinfightlikeLeo；and，thatdone，Straightindespitewouldslayhimself；soheBysorrow，sobyanguishisforedone。
TohinderLeoofhisdestinedwifeMarphisaworks，andkindlesmightystrife。
I
ByhowmuchhigherweseepoormortalgoOnFortune\'swheel，whichrunsarestlessround，WesomuchsoonerseehisheadbelowHisheels；andheisprostrateontheground。
TheLydian，Syracusan，SamianshowThistruth，andmorewhosenamesIshallnotsound；
AllintodeepestdolourinonedayHurledheadlongfromtheheightofsovereignsway。
II
Byhowmuchmoredeprestontheotherside，Byhowmuchmorethewretchisdownwardshurled，Hesomuchsoonermounts，whereheshallride，Iftherevolvingwheelagainbetwirled。
Someonthemurderousblockhavewell-nighdied，Thatonthefollowingdayhaveruledtheworld。
Ventidius，Servius，MariusthishaveshownInancientdays；KingLewisinourown；
III
KingLewis，stepfatherofmyduke\'sson；
Who，whenhishostatSantalbinofled，Leftinhisclutchbywhomthatfieldwaswon，Wasnighremainingshorterbythehead。
NorlongbeforethegreatCorvinusrunAyetmorefearfulperil，worsebested:
Boththroned，whenoverblownwastheirmischance，OnekingofHungary，onekingofFrance。
IV
\'Tisplaintosight，throughinstancesthatfillThepageofancientandofmodernstory，Thatillsucceedstogood，andgoodtoill；
Thatgloryendsinshame，andshameinglory；
Andthatmanshouldnottrust，deludedstill，Inriches，realm，orfieldofbattle，goryWithhostileblood，noryetdespair，forspurnsOfFortune；sinceherwheelforeverturns。
V
Throughthatfairvictory，whenoverthrownWereLeoandhisroyalsire，theknightWhowonthatbattletosuchtrustisgrown，Inhisgoodfortuneandhispeerlessmight，He，withoutfollowing，withoutaid，aloneSoishepromptedbyhisdaringsprite
Thinks，midathousandsquadronsinarray，——Footmenandhorsemen——sireandsontoslay。
VI
Butshe，thatwillsnotrustshalle\'erbeplacedInherbyman，tohimdothshortlyshow，Howwightbyherisraised，andhowabased；
Howsoonsheisafriend，howsoonafoe；
ShemakeshimknowRogero，thatinhasteIsgonetoworkthatwarriorshameandwoe；
Thecavalier，whichinthatbattledreadWithmuchadohadfromhisfaulchionfled。
VII
HetoUngiardohastenstodeclareTheChildwhoputtheimperialhosttoflight，Whosecarnagemanyyearswillnotrepair，Herepastthedayandwastopassthenight；
Andsaith，thatFortune，takenbythehair，Withoutmoretrouble，andwithoutmorefight，Will，ifheprisonshim，theBulgarsbringBeneaththeyokeandlordshipofhisking。
VIII
Ungiardofromthecrowd，whichhadpursuedThithertheirflightfromtheensanguinedplain，For，troopbytroop，acountlessmultitudeArrived，becausenotallthebridgecouldgain
Knewwhatacruelslaughterhadensued:
FortherethemoietyoftheGreekswasslain；
AndknewthatbyacavalieraloneOnehostwassaved，andonewasoverthrown；
IX
AndthatundrivenheshouldhavemadehiswayIntothenet，andofhisownaccord，Wondered，andshowedhispleasure，atthesayInvisage，gesture，andinjoyfulword。
HewaitedtillRogerosleepinglay；
Thensoftlysenthisguardtotakethatlord；
AndmadethevaliantChild，whohadnodreadOfsuchadanger，prisonerinhisbed。
X
Byhisownshieldaccused，thatwitnesstrue，TheChildiscaptiveinNovogorood，ToUngiardo，worstamongthecruel，whoMarvellousmirthtohavethatprisonershewed。
Andwhat，sincehewasnaked，couldhedo，Bound，whilehiseyeswereyetbyslumberglued?
Acourier，whothenewsshouldquicklybear，UngiardobidstoConstantinerepair。
XI
Constantineonthatnightwithallhishost，Raisinghiscamp，fromSave\'sgreenshorehadgone:
WiththisinBeleticchehetakespost，Androphilus\'，hissister\'shusband\'stown，Fatherofhim，whosearmsintheirfirstjoustAsifofwaxhadbeenhishabergeon
Hadpiercedandcarvedthepuissantcavalier，NowbyUngiardopentindungeondrear。
XII
HerefromattacktheemperormakesassureThecitywallsandgatesoneveryside；
Lest，fromtheBulgarsquadronsillsecure，Havingsogoodawarriorfortheirguide，HisbrokenGreciansworsethanfearendure；
Deemingtherestwouldbyhishandhavedied。
Nowheistaken，thesebreednoalarms；
Norwouldhefearthebandedworldinarms。
XIII
Theemperor，swimminginasummersea，Knowsnotforverypleasurewhattodo:
“TrulytheBulgarsmaybesaidtobeVanquished，“hecries，withboldandcheerfulbrow。
Ashewouldfeelassuredofvictory，Thathadofeitherarmdeprivedhisfoe；
Sotheemperorwasassured，andsorejoiced，WhengoodRogero\'sfatethewarriorvoiced。
XIV
Nolessoccasionhastheemperor\'ssonForjoying；forbesidesthatheanewTruststoacquireBelgrade，andtowerandtownThroughouttheBulgars\'countrytosubdue，Hewouldbyfavoursmaketheknighthisown，Andhopestorankhiminhiswarlikecrew:
Norneedheenvy，guardedbyhisblade，KingCharles\'，Orlando\'s，orRinaldo\'said。
XV
Theodorawasbyotherthoughtspossest，WhosesonwaskilledbyyoungRogero\'sspear；
Whichthroughhisshoulders，enteringathisbreast，Issuedapalm\'sbreadthinthestripling\'srear；
Constantine\'ssistershe，bygriefopprest，Felldownbeforehim；andwithmanyatearThatdroptintoherbosom，whileshesued，Hisheartwithpitysoftenedandsubdued。
XVI
“Istillbeforethesefeetwillbowmyknee，Saveonthisfelon，goodmylord，“shecried
“Whokilledmyson，tovengemethouagree，Nowthatwehavehiminourhold；besideThathethynephewwas，thouseesthowtheeHeloved；thouseestwhatfeatsuponthysideThatwarriorwrought；thouseestifthouwiltblotThineowngoodname，ifthouavengehimnot。
XVII
“ThouseesthowrighteousHeavenbypitystirredFromthewidechampaign，redwithGreciangore，Bearsthatfellman；andlikearecklessbirdIntothefowler\'snethathmadehimsoar；
Thatforshortseason，forrevengedeferred，MysonmaymournupontheStygianshore。
Giveme，mylord，Ipray，thiscruelfoe，ThatbyhistormentImaysoothemywoe。”
XVIII
Sowellshemourns；andinsuchmovingwiseAndefficaciousdothshemakelament；
Norfrombeforetheemperorwillarise，Thoughhethreetimesandfourthedamehashent，Andtoupliftbywordandactiontries
Thatheisforcedherwishestocontent；
Andthus，accordingtoherprayer，commandsTheChildtobedeliveredtoherhands；
XIX
And，notthereinhisorderstodelay，TheytakethewarrioroftheunicornTocruelTheodora；butonedayOfrespitehastheknight:tohavehimtornInquarters，yetalive；torendandslayHerprisonerspubliclywithshameandscorn，Seemsapoorpain；andhemustundergoOtherunwontedandunmeasuredwoe。
XX
Atthecommandmentofthatwomandread，Chainsonhisneckandhandsandfeettheydon；
Andputhiminadungeon-cell，wherethreadOflightwasneverbyApollothrown:
Hehasascantymessofmouldybread；
Andsometimesishelefttwodayswithnone；
AndonethatdoththeplaceofjailerfillIsprompterthanherselftoworkhimill。
XXI
Oh！ifDukeAymon\'sdaughterbraveandfair，OfifMarphisaofexaltedmindHadheardRogero\'ssadestatedeclare，Andhowheinthisguiseinprisonpined，Tohisrescueeitherwouldhavemaderepair，Andwouldhaveflungthefearofdeathbehind:
NorhadboldBradamant，intenttoaid，RespecttoBeatriceorAymonpaid。
XXII
MeanwhileKingCharlemagneuponhisside，Heedinghispromisemadeinsolemnsort，Thatnoneshouldhavethedamselforhisbride，Thatofherprowessinthefieldfellshort；
NotonlyhadhissovereignpleasurecriedWithsoundoftrumpetinhisroyalcourt，Butineachcitysubjecttohiscrown。
Hencequicklythroughtheworldthebruitwasblown。
XXIII
Suchtheconditionwhichhebidsproclaim:
HethatwouldwithDukeAymon\'sdaughterwedMustwiththeswordcontendagainstthatdameFromthesunsriseuntilheseekshisbed；
Andifheforthattimemaintainsthegame，Andisnotovercome，withoutmoresaid，Theladyisadjudgedtohavelostthestake；
Norhimforhusbandcanrefusetotake。
XXIV
Thechoiceofarmsmustbebyherforegone，Nomatterwhomayclaimitinthecourse:
Andbythedamselthismaywellbedone，Goodatallarmsalike，onfootorhorse。
Aymon，whocannotstriveagainstthecrown，——Cannotandwillnot——yieldsatlengthparforce。
Hemuchthemattersifts，andintheendResolvestocourtwithBradamanttowend。
XXV
ThoughforthedaughtercholeranddisdainThemothernursed，yetthatshehonourdueMighthave，shegarments，dyedindifferentgrain，Hadwroughtforher，ofvariousformandhue。
BradamantforthecourtofCharlemagneDeparts，andfindingnotherlove，toherviewHisnoblecourtappearslikethatnomore，Whichhadappearedtohersofairbefore。
XXVI
Ashethathathbeheldagarden，brightWithflowersandleavesinAprilorinMay，Andnextbeholdsit，whenthesunhislightHathslopedtowardthenorth，andshortenedday，Findsitadeserthorridtothesight；
So，nowthatherRogeroisaway，ToBradamant，whothithermaderesort，Nolongerwhatitwasappearedthatcourt。
XXVII
WhatisbecomeofhimshedothnotdareDemand，lestmoresuspicionthencebebred；
Butlistensstill，andsearcheshereandthere；
Thatthisbysome，unquestioned，maybesaid；
Knowsheisgone，buthasnonotionwhereThewarrior，whenhewent，hisstepshadsped；
Because，departingthence，hespakenowordSavetothesquirewhojourneyedwithhislord。
XXVIII
Oh！howshesighs！howfearsthegentlemaid，HearingRogero，asitwere，wasflown！
Oh！howaboveallotherterrors，weighedThefear，thattoforgetherhewasgone！
That，seeingAymonstillhiswishgainsayed，Andthattowedthedamselhopewasnone，Hefled，perchance，sohopingtobeloosedFromtoilswhereinhebyherlovewasnoosed；
XXIX
AndthatwithfurtherendtheyouthfullordHerfromhisheartmorespeedilytochase，Willrovefromrealmtorealm，tilloneaffordSomedame，thatmayhisformerloveefface；
Even，astheproverbsays，thatinaboardOnenaildrivesoutanotherfromitsplace。
Asecondthoughtsucceeds，andpaintstheyouthArraignedoffickleness，asfulloftruth；
XXX
AndherreprovesforhavinglentanearToasuspicionsounjustandblind；
Andso，thisthoughtabsolvesthecavalier；
Andthataccuses；andbothaudiencefind；
Andnowthisway，nowthat，sheseemedtoveer；
Northis，northat——irresoluteofmind——
Preferred:yetstilltowhatgavemostdelightMostpromptlyleaned，andloatheditsopposite；
XXXI
Andthinking，everandanon，anewOnthatsooftrepeatedbytheknight，Asforgravesin，remorseandsorrowgrewThatshehadnursedsuspicionandaffright；
Andshe，asherRogerowereinview，Wouldblameherself，andwouldherbosomsmite；
Andsay:“Isee\'twasillsuchthoughtstonurse，Buthe，thecause，isevencauseofworse。
XXXII
“Loveisthecause；thatinmyheartinlaidThyform，sogracefulandsofairtosee；
Andsothydarlingandthywitpourtrayed，Andworth，ofallsobruited，thattomeItseemsimpossiblethatwifeormaid，Blestwiththysight，shouldnotbefiredbythee；
AndthatsheshouldnotallherartapplyTounbind，andfastentheewithothertie。
XXXIII
“Ah！wellaway！ifinmythoughtLovesoThythought，asthyfairvisage，haddesigned，This——amIwellassured——inopenshow，AsIunseenbelieveit，shouldIfind；
AndbesoquitofJealousy，thatfoeWouldnotstillharassmysuspiciousmind；
And，wheresheisbymerepulsedwithpain，Notquelledandroutedwouldshebe，butslain。
XXXIV
“Iamlikemiser，sointentongear，Andwhohaththissoburiedinhisheart，Thathe，forhoardedtreasurestillinfear，Cannotlivegladlyfromhiswealthapart。
SinceIRogeroneitherseenorhear，MorepuissantfarthanHope，OFear！thouart；
Tothee，thoughfalseandidleIgiveway；
Andcannotchoosebutyieldmyselfthyprey。
XXXV
“ButI，Rogero，shallnosoonerspyThelightofthygladcountenanceappear，Againstmineeverycredence，frommineeyeConcealedandwoeisme，Iknownotwhere，——
Oh！howtrueHopefalseFearshallfromonhighDeposewithal，andtothebottombear！
Ah！turntome，Rogero！turnagain，AndcomfortHope，whomFearhathalmostslain。
XXXVI
“Aswhenthesunwithdrawshisglitteringhead，Theshadowslengthen，causingvainaffright；
Andastheshadows，whenheleaveshisbed，Vanish，andreassurethetimidwight:
WithoutRogerosoIsufferdread；
Dreadlastsnot，ifRogeroisinsight。
Returntome，return，Rogero，lestMyhopebyfearshouldwhollybeopprest。