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LXVI Sansonet，ofsuchstaves，abovefivepairHadmadethemseverfromthelivingstock，Inneighboringwood，andbadehisfollowersbearTwoofthemhither，destinedforthatshock: Suchtruncheonstowithstand，wellneeded-wereAshieldandcuirassofthediamondrock。 Onehehadmadethemgivehisfoe，andoneHekepthimself，thepresentcoursetorun。 LXVII Withthesewhichmightthesolidanvilbore，(Sowelltheirendswerepointed)thereandhere，Eachaimingattheshieldhisfoemanwore，Thepuissantwarriorsshockedinmidcareer。 ThatofRogero，wroughtwithmagiclore，Byfiends，hadlittlefromthestroketofear: IofthebucklerspeakAtlantesmade，OfwhoserarevirtuesIwhilerehavesaid。 LXVIII Ihavealreadysaid，theenchantedlightStrikeswithsuchforceonthebeholder\'seyes，That，attheshield\'sdiscovery，everywightIsblinded，oronearthhalflifelesslies。 Wherefore，wellmantledwithaveil，theknightKeepsit，unlesssomepassingneedsurprise: Impassiveistheshieldaswellbelieved，Sinceitnodamageintheshockreceived。 LXIX Theotherbylessskilfulartistwrought，Didnotsowellthatweightlessblowabide，But，asifsmitbythunder，inathought，Gavewaybeforethesteel，andopenedwide； Gavewaybeforethegridingsteel，whichsoughtThearmbeneath，bythisillfortified: SothatSirSansonetwassmote，andreeled，Inhisdeparture，unhorseduponthefield。 LXX AndthiswasthefirstcomradeofthetrainThatofthetowermaintainedtheusagefell，Whotherehadfailedanother\'sspoiltogain，Andvoidedinthejousthisknightlysell。 Wholaughs，aswellwillsometimeshavetoplain，AndfindthatFortunewillbyfitsrebel。 Anewthewarderonhislarumbeats，Andtotheotherknightsthesignrepeats。 LXXI ThiswhileSirPinnabellohaddrawnnearToBradamant，andprayedthatshewouldshewWhatwarriorhadhisknightinthecareerSmithwithsuchprowess。ThattheguerdondueTohisilldeedsmightwaitthecavalier，God\'sjusticethatill-doerthitherdrewOnthesamecourser，whichbeforetheCheatFromBradamanthadtakenbydeceit。 LXXII \'Twasnowexactlytheeighthmonthwasended，Since，ifyourecollect，uponhisway，ThefaithlessMaganzese，withwhomshewended，CastintoMerlin\'stombthemartialmay； Whenherabough，whichfellwithher，defendedFromdeath，orhergoodFortune，rathersay； AndPinnabelboreoffhercourserbrave，Deemingthedamselburiedinthecave。 LXXIII Thecourser，and，throughhim，thecavalier，BradamantknewtobethewickedCount，And，havingheardhim，andperusedhimnear，Withmoreattentiveeyeandfronttofront—— “Thisistheman，“(thedamselsaid)“\'tisclear，Whoerstdesignedmeoutrageandaffront。 Lo！himthetraitor\'ssindothhitherspeed，Ofallhistreasonstoreceivethemeed。” LXXIV Tothreatenhimwithvengeance，andtolayHandsonherswordandchargehimnow，wasdoneAllinathought；butfirstshebarredthewayBywhichhemighthisfortilagehavewon。 Toearthhimselflikefox，inhisdismay，SirPinnabelhaseveryhopeforegone。 Hescreamingloud，norevermakingheadAgainstthedamsel，throughtheforestfled。 LXXV PaleanddismayedhisspursthecaitiffpliedWhoselasthopeofescapeinflightwasfound； Whilewithherreadysword，Dordona\'sprideWasathisflank，andpresthiminhisround，Huntinghimcloseandeverfastbeside: Loudistheuproar，andthewoodsresound。 Nothingofthisisatthecastlekenned，ForonlytoRogeroallattend。 LXXVI Theotherthree，whofromthefortresscame，Thiswhilehadissuedforthupontheirway，Andbroughtwiththemtheill-accustomeddame，Whomadewayfarersthatilluseobey。 Inall(whoratherthanprolongwithblameTheirlife，wouldchoosetoperishinthefray)，Thekindlingvisageburns，andheartiswoe，Thattoassailonemansomanygo。 LXXVII Thecruelcourtezanbywhomwasmade，Andbywhosehestmaintained，thatevilrite，RemindsthewarriorsthattheyarearrayedByoathandpact，toavengeherinthefight。 “IfwiththislancealonethyfoesarelaidOnearth，whyshouldIbandwithotherknight?“ (Guidothesavagesaid)“and，ifIlie，Offwithmyhead，forIconsenttodie。” LXXVIII SoAquilant，soGryphon。ForthetwainSinglyagainstasinglefoewouldrun； Andratherwouldbetaken，ratherslain，Thanheshouldbeassailedbymorethanone。 Tothemexclaimedthewoman:“WhyinvainWasteyousomanywords，wherefruitisnone? Ibroughtyouherethatchampion\'sarmstotake，Nototherlawsandotherpactstomake。 LXXIX “Youshouldhaveoffered，wheninprison-cell，Thisyourexcuse；whichnowtoolateismade。 \'Tisyoursthelaw\'sobservancetocompel，Andnotwithlyingtongueyouroathevade。” “——Behold！thearms；behold，withanewsellAndcloth，thegoodlysteed！“Rogerosaid，“Beholdwiththese，aswell，thedamsel\'svest！ Iftheseyoucovet，whyyourcoursearrest?“ LXXX Sheofthecastlepressesonthisside，OnthatRogerorates，andcallsthemon； Tilltheyparforce，t\'wardshim，togetherhied: Butredwithshame，aretotheencountergone。 Foremostappeared\'midthosethreeknightsofpride，OfBurgundy\'sgoodmarquiseitherson。 ButGuido，whowasborneonheaviersteed，Cameatsomeinterval，withtardierspeed。 LXXXI WiththesamelancewithwhichheoverboreSirSansonet，Rogerocametofight； Well-coveredwiththeshieldwhichheretoforeAtlantesusedonPyreneanheight； Isaytheenchantedbuckler，which，toosoreForhumansufferance，dazedtheastonishedsight: TowhichRogero，asalastresource，Inthemostpressingperilhadrecourse。 LXXXII AlthoughthreetimesalonetheChildwasfain(And，certessorebested)thistodisplay； TwicewhenhefromthewantonFairy\'sreignWastothatsobererregiononhisway！ Last，whentheunsatedOrcuponthemain，Bythisastounded，\'midthesea-foamlay； Whichwouldhavefeduponthenakedmaid，SocrueltotheChildwhobroughtheraid。 LXXXIII Savethesethreetimes，hehaspreservedtheshieldBeneathitsveil，butcoveredinsuchwiseThatitmayquicklybetosightrevealed，Ifheinneedofitsgoodsuccourlies。 Withthis，assaidbefore，hecamea-fieldAsboldly，asifthosethreeenemies，Whowerearrayedbeforehim，hadappearedYetlessthanlittlechildrentobefeared。 LXXXIV RogeroshockedthevaliantGryphon，whereTheborderofthebucklerjoinedthesight，Whoseemedashewouldfall，nowhere，nowthere，And，fromhiscourserfar，lastfelloutright。 Heattheshieldhadaimed，butsmotenotfairThemark；and(forRogero\'sorbwasbrightAndsmooth)thehissingweaponslipt，andwroughtOthereffectthanwasinGryphon\'sthought。 LXXXV ItrentandtoretheveilwhichservedtohideThelightning\'sfearfulandenchantedrays； Which，withoutblindedeyes，cannoneabideUpright，norrefugeisforthemwhogaze。 Aquilant，whowasathisbrother\'sside，Toreofftherest，andmadethebucklerblaze: Thesplendourstruckthevaliantbrothersblind，AndGuidointheirrear，whospurredbehind。 LXXXVI Thesehere，orthere，toearthastonishedreel； Noreyesalonearedazzledbythelight，Buteverysenseastoundstheflamingsteel。 Unconsciousoftheissueofthefight，Rogeroturnedhishorse，and，inthewheel，Handledhissword，sogoodtothrustandsmite； Andnonedescriedhisfurytooppose； Forinthechargedismountedwerehisfoes。 LXXXVII Theknights，togetherwiththefootmenall，Andwomen，whohadfromthecastlehied，Norlessthecourserspantingwiththeirfall，Asifabouttodie，thewarriorspied。 Hewonderedfirst，andnextperceivedthepallOfsilkwashandingdownontheleftside； Isaythepall，inwhichheusedtolapHisshield，theevilcauseofthatmishap。 LXXXVIII Hequicklyturns，and，turning，rollshiseyes，Inhopestoviewhiswell-lovedmartialmaid； Andthitherward，withoutdelay，hehiesWhere，whenthejoustbegan，thedamselstayed。 Notfindingher，itistheChild\'ssurmiseThatsheisgonetobearthestriplingaid； Fearinghemaybeburnt，whiletheytheirjourneySolongdelay，retardedbythattourney。 LXXXIX Hesawthedamsel，stretchedamongtherestWhohimhadthitherguided:asshelay，Hetookandplacedher，yetwithsleepopprest，Beforehim，and，soretroubled，rodeaway。 Hewithamantle，whichabovehervestShewore，concealedtheenchantedbuckler\'sray: Andtothemaidrestored，when\'twasconcealed，Hersenses，whichwereravishedbytheshield。 XC AwayRogeropostedwiththedame，Anddidnotdatehiscrimsonedvisageraise； Sinceeveryone，itseemedtohim，mightblameWithrightthatvictory，worthylittlepraise。 “BywhatamendscanIofsuchashame(Theblushingwarriorsaid)thestaineraze? For\'twillbebruited，allmydeedsbysleightOfmagichavebeendone，andnotbymight。” XCI As，thinkingthus，hejourneyedonhisway，Rogerostumbleduponwhathesought； For，inthemiddleofthetrack，therelayAwell，withinthegroundprofoundlywrought: Whitherthethirstyherd，atnoonofday，Repaired，theirpauncheswithgreenforagefraught。 Rogerosaid，“\'Tisnow，mustIprovide，Ishamefromthee，Oshield，nomoreabide。 XCII “TheewillIkeepnomore，andthisshallbeEventhelastshamewhichsoonmeisthrown:“ TheChild，soendinghisself-colloquy，Dismounting，takesalargeandheavystone； Whichtotheshieldheties，andbodilyBothtothebottomofthewellaregone。 “Lieburiedthereforever，fromalleyes，Andwiththeehiddenbemyshame！“hecries。 XCIII Filledtothebrimwithwaterwasthewell； Heavythestone，andheavywastheshield； Norstopttheytilltheytothebottomfell，Bythelight，liquidelementconcealed。 Famewasnotslowthenobleacttoswell，But，wanderingwide，thedeedinbriefrevealed，Andvoicingitabroad，withtrumpet-sound，ToldFranceandSpainandallthecountriesround。 XCIV WhenthatsostrangeadventuretotherestOfthewideworld，frommouthtomouthwasblown，Knightsoutofnumberundertookthequest，Fromneighbouringpartsanddistant；butunknownToallremainedtheforestwhichpossessedThespringwhereinthevirtuousshieldwasthrown: Forshewhotoldtheaction，wouldnotsayWherewasthewell，norinwhatlanditlay。 XCV UponRogero\'spartingthence，wherefellThefourgoodchampionsofthatevillaw，Madebythecastle\'slordSirPinnabel，Byhimdiscomfitedlikemenofstraw，——Theshieldwithdrawn——hehadremovedaswellThelight，whichquelledtheirsightandmindswhosaw； Andthose，who，likedeadmen，onearthhadlain，Hadrisen，fullofwonderment，again。 XCVI NoranythingthroughoutthatlivelongdayThey\'midthemselvesbutthatstrangecaserelate； AndhowitwasinthatdisastrousfrayEachbythehorridlightwasquelled，debate。 Whilethese，discoursing，oftheadventuresay，TidingsarebroughtofPinnabello\'sfate。 ThatPinnabelisdeadthewarriorshear，Butlearnnotwhohadslainthecavalier。 XCVII Bradamantinclosepass，thiswhile，hadstaidThefaithlessPinnabel，andsorelyprest； AndmanytimeshadburiedhalfherbladeWithinbleedingflanksandheavingbreast。 WhenofhiscrimestheforfeithadbeenpaidByhim，theinfectedcountry\'scurseandpest，ShefromtheconsciousforestturnedawayWiththatgoodsteedthethiefhadmadehisprey。 XCVIII Shewouldreturnwhereshehadlefttheknight，Butnevercouldmakeouttheroadanew； Andnowbyvalley，nowbymountain-height，Wanderedwell-nightheamplecountrythrough。 Yetcouldshenever(suchherfortune\'sspite) FindoutthewaytojoinRogerotrue。 HiminanothercantoIattendWholovesthetale，tohearmystory\'send。 CANTO23 ARGUMENT Astolphosoarsinair。UponaccountOfPinnabelisprisonedScotland\'sheir: ByRolandfreed，FrontinoRodomontTakesfromHippalca，trustedtohercare。 WithMandricardostrivesAnglantes\'count: Who，next，offendedbyhisladyfair，Intothefuryfalls，sostrangeandfell，Whichintheworldhasnotaparallel。 I Leteachassisttheotherinhisneed； Seldomgoodactionsgowithouttheirdue； Andiftheirjustrewardshouldnotsucceed，Atleast，nordeath，norshame，norlossensue。 Whowrongsanother，therememberedmeedAswellshallhave，andsoonorlaterrue。 Thatmountainsnevermeet，butthatmenmay，Andoftencounter，isanancientsay。 II NowmarkwhatchancedtoPinnabel，theeventOfhavingbornehimselfsowickedly: Heatthelastreceivedduepunishment，Dueanddeservedbyhisiniquity。 AndGod，whoforthemostisillcontentToseetherighteoussufferwrongfully，Securedthemaidfromharm，andwillsecureAllwhofromeverywickednessarepure。 III Pinnabeldeemedhetoanendhadbrought，Andburieddeepinearth，themartialmaid； Norweeningtobeholdhermore，lessthoughtToherhistreason\'sforfeittohavepaid。 NorprofitsitthewilytraitoroughtTobeamongthefortshisfatherswayed。 ForAltaripahereitssummitrears，Amidrudehills，confiningonPoictiers。 IV AnselminAltaripaheldcommand，Thecountfromwhomwassprungthisevilseed: Who，toescapefromangryClermont\'shand，Offriendsandofassistancestoodinneed。 Atahill\'sfoot，withheravengingbrand，Bradamantmadetheworthlesstraitorbleed； WhofoundnobettersuccourinthestrifeThanpiteouscryandfruitlessprayerforlife。 V Whenshehasputtodeaththetreacherouspeer，Whotoputhertodeathhaderstintent，ToseekRogerosheagainwouldsteer，Butthathercruelfatewouldnotconsent； Which，wherethewoodwasloneliestandmostdrear，Towanderbyclosepaththeladysent，Untilthewesternsunwithdrewhislight，Abandoningtheworldabovetonight。 VI Norknowingwhereforsheltersheshouldrove，Bradamantinthatplaceresolvestostay，Couchedontheverdantherbageofthegrove； And，sleeping，nowawaitsthedawnofday，NowwatchingSaturn，Venus，Mars，andJove，Andtheotherwanderinggodsupontheirway: But，whetherwakingortosleepresigned，HasayeRogeropresenttohermind。 VII Withsorrowandrepentanceoftassailed，Shefromherinmostheartprofoundlysighed，ThatAngeroverLoveshouldhaveprevailed。 “Angerhastornmefrommylove，“(shecried，) “Oh！hadImadesomenote，whichhadavailed，Thither，whenceIsetout，mystepstoguide，WhenIdepartedonmyillemprize！ SureIwaslornofmemoryandofeyes！“ VIII ThesewordsandotherssheinmournfulstrainUtters，andbroodswithinherheartonmore。 Meanwhileawindofsighs，andplenteousrainOftears，aretokensofheranguishsore。 Intheeast，atlast，expectedlonginvain，Thewishedfortwilightstreakedthehorizono\'er； Andshehercoursertook，whichontheleyWasfeeding，androdeforthtomeettheday。 IX Norfarhadrode，erefromthegreenwood-treesSheissued，wherethedomewaserstdisplayed； AndmanydaysherwithsuchwitcheriesTheevil-mindedwizardhaddelayed。 HeresheAstolphofound，whoatfulleaseAbridlefortheHippogryphhadmade，Andherewasstanding，thoughtfulandinpainTowhomheshoulddeliverRabicane。 X Bychanceshefoundhim，asthecavalierHadfromthehelmuncasedhisheadtoview； Sothatwhenofthedingyforestclear，FairBradamanthergentlecousinknew。 Himfromafarshehailedwithjoyfulcheer，Andnowmorenigh，toembracethewarriorflew； Andnamedherself，andraisedhervizorhigh，Andlethimplainlywhoshewasespy。 XI NonecouldAstolphohavefoundanywhereWithwhomtoleavehishorsewithmorecontent，Asknowingshewouldguardthesteedwithcare，Andtohislordonhisreturnpresent； AndhebelievedthatHeavenhad，initscare，DukeAymon\'sdaughterforthispleasuresent。 Herwashewontwithpleasureayetosee，Butnowwithmoreinhisnecessity。 XII Embracingtwiceorthricethecousinsstand，Fraternally，eachother\'sneck，andtheyHadofeachother\'swelfaremadedemandWithmuchaffection，eretheduke\'gansay； “WouldInowseethewingedpeople\'sland，HereuponearthImaketoolongdelay。” Andopeningtothedamethethoughthebrewed，TohertheflyinghorseAstolphoshewed。 XIII ButshescarcemarvelledwhenabovetheplainShesawtherisingsteedhiswingsunfold； Sinceuponformertime，withmasteringrein。 Onhimhadchargedthedamethatwizardold； Andmadehereyeandeyelidsorelystrain，Sohardshegazed，hismovementstobehold； Thedaythatheboreoff，withwonderousrange，Rogeroonhisjourney，longandstrange。 XIV AstolphosaysonherhewillbestowHisRabican；sopassingswiftofkind，That，ifthecourserstartedwhenabowWasdrawn，heleftthefeatheredshaftbehind； Andwillaswellhispanoplyforego，ThatitmaytoMountAlbanbeconsigned: Andsheforhimpreservethemartialweed； Sinceofhisarmshehasnopresentneed。 XV Bent，sinceacourseinairwastobeflown，Thathe，asbesthecan，willmakehimlight。 Yetkeepstheswordandhorn；althoughaloneThehornfromeveryrisquemightshieldtheknight: Buthethelanceabandons，whichthesonOfGalaphronwaswonttobearinflight； Thelance，bywhichwhoeverinthecourseWastouched，fellheadlonghurtlingfromhishorse。 XVI BackedbyAstolpho，andascendingslow，Thehippogryphthroughyieldingaetherflew； Andnexttheriderstirredthecourserso，Thatinathoughthevanishedoutofview。 Thuswithhispilotdoesthepatrongo，Fearingthegaleandrock，tillheisthroughThereefs；then，havinglefttheshorebehind，Hoistseverysail，andshootsbeforethewind。 XVII Bradamant，whendepartedwasthepeer，Remaineddistressedinmind；sinceinwhatwaySheknewnothergoodkinsman\'swarlikegearAndcoursertoMountAlbantoconvey。 Foronherheart，whichtheyinflameandtear，ThewarmdesireandgreedywillyetpreyToseetheChild；whomshetofindoncemoreAtVallombrosathought，ifnotbefore。 XVIII Herestandinginsuspense，bychanceshespiedAchurl，thatcametowardsherontheplain，Who，atherbest，Astolpho\'sarmourtied，Asbesthemight，andlaidonRabicane； Shenextbehindherbadethepeasantguide(Onecourserloadedandoneloose)thetwain。 Twowerethesteeds；forshehadthatbefore，OnwhichhishorsefromPinnabelshebore。 XIX ToVallombrosatodirectherwayShethought，inhopestofindRogerothere: But，fearingevermoretogoastray，Knewnothowthithershemightbestrepair。 Thechurlhadofthecountrysmallassay，And，suretobebewildered，wendthepair: Yetataventurethitherwardshehies，Whereshebelievestheplaceofmeetinglies。 XX Shehereandthere，assheherwaypursued，Turned，butfoundnonetoquestionoftheroad； Shesawatmid-day，issuingfromthewood，Afort，norfarremovedwastheabode，Whichonthesummitofamountainstood，AndtotheladylikeMountAlbanshowed； AndwasMountAlbansure；inwhichrepairOneofherbrothersandhermotherwere。 XXI She，whensherecognizedtheplace，becameSadderatheartthanIhavepowertosay。 Ifshedelays，discoveredisthedame，Northencewillbeallowedtowendherway: Ifthenceshewendsnot，oftheamorousflameWhichsoconsumesher，shewillbetheprey，NorseeRogeromore，norcompassaughtWhichwasatVallombrosatobewrought。 XXII Somedealshedoubted:thentoturnhersteed，ResolveduponMountAlban\'scastlenear； And，forshethenceherwaycoulddeftlyread，Hercourseanewtowardstheabbeysteer。 ButFortune，goodorevil，haddecreedThemaid，beforesheofthevalewasclear，Ofoneofhergoodbrethrenshouldbespied，Alardonamed，ereshehadtimetohide。 XXIII HecamefrombilletingthebandswhichlayDispersedaboutthatprovince，footandhorse； Forthesurroundingdistrict，toobeyKingCharlemagne，hadraisedanotherforce。 Embracesbrotherlyandfriendlysay，Salutesandkindlycheer，ensueofcourse； AndnextintoMountAlban，sidebyside，They，communingofmanymatters，ride。 XXIV BradamantentersMontalbano\'sseat，WhomBeatricehadmourned，andvainlysoughtThroughspaciousFrance:\'Tishereallwelcomesweet，Thekissandclaspofhand，sheholdsatnought，Whileheramotherandabrothergreet，AstheenamouredmaidcomparesinthoughtThesewiththelovedRogero\'sfondembrace； Whichtimewillneverfromhermindefface。 XXV Becauseshecouldnotgo，oneinhersteadTosendtoVallombrosashedevised，Whothitherinthedamsel\'snameshouldspeed； BywhomshouldyoungRogerobeapprisedWhatkeptherthence；andprayed，ifprayershouldneed，Thatthereheforlovewouldbebaptised； Andnext，aswasconcerned，wouldintendWhatmighttheirbridalbringtohappyend。 XXVI ShepurposedthesamemessengershouldbearAswelltoherRogerohisgoodsteed； Whichhewaseverwontedtoholddear，Worthilydear；forsuresostoutatneedAndbeauteouswasnocourser，farornear，InlandofChristianorofPaynimcreed，InoccupationoftheGaulorMoor； ExceptBaiardogoodandBrigliador。 XXVII ValiantRogero，whentooboldofspriteHebackedthehippogryphandsoaredinair，Frontinoleft(Frontinohewashight)，WhomBradamantthentookintohercare，AndtoMountAlbansent；andhadhimdight，Andnourished，atlargecost，withplenteousfare； Norletberodeexceptateasypace，Hencewashene\'ersosleekorwellincase。 XXVIII Eachdamselandeachdamewhoherobeyed，Shetasked，togetherwithherself，tosew，Withsubtletoil；andwithfinegoldo\'erlaidApieceofsilkofwhiteandsablehue: Withthisshetraptthehorse；thenchoseamaid，OldCallitrephia\'sdaughter，fromthecrew； WhosemotherwhilomBradamanthadnursed； Adamselsheinallhersecretsversed。 XXIX HowgraveninherheartRogerolies，Athousandtimestohershehadconfessed； AndhadextolledabovethedeitiesThemanners，worth，andbeautybepossessed。 “NobettermessengercouldIdevise，“ (Shesaid，andcalledthedamselfromtherest，) “NorhaveIone，Hippalcamine，moresageAndsurethanthree，todomyembassage。” XXX Hippalcawastheattendantdamselhight。 “Go，“(saysherlady，anddescribestheway) AndafterwardsinformsthemaidarightOfallwhichtoRogerosheshouldsay； Andwhysheattheabbeyfailedtheknight，Whomustnottobadfaithascribeherstay，ButthistoFortunecharge，thatsodecides，Who，morethanweourselves，ourconductguides。 XXXI Shemadethedamselmountuponapad，AndputintoherhandFrontino\'srein； And，ifshemetwithonesorudeormad，Whotodepriveherofthesteedwerefain，Hertoproclaimwhowashisowner，bade，Asthatwhichmightsufficetomakehimsane。 Forshebelievedtherewasnocavalier，ButthatRogero\'snamewouldmakehimfear。 XXXII Ofmanyandmanythings，whereoftotreatWithgoodRogero，inherstead，sheshowed； Ofwhichinstructedwell，herpalfreyfleetHippalcastirred，norlongerthereabode。 Throughhighway，field，andwood，agloomybeat，Morethantenwearymilesthedamselrode，Ereanycrossedherpathonmischiefbent，Orevenquestionedwitherwardshewent。 XXXIII Atnoonofday，descendingfromamount，Sheinastreightandilldeclivity，Ledbyadwarf，encounteredRodomont，Whowasafootandharnessedcap-a-pee。 TheMoortowardsherraisedhishaughtyfront，AndstraightblasphemedtheeternalHierarchy，Thathorse，sorichlytrappedandpassingfair，Hehadnotfoundinaknight-errant\'scare。 XXXIV Onthefirstcourserheshouldfind，theknightHadswornasolemnoathhishandstolay: Thiswasthefirst，norheonsteedcouldlightFairerorfitter；yettotakeawayThechargerfromamaidwerefouldespite。 Doubtfulhestands，butcovetssoretheprey； Eyesandsurveyshim，andsaysoften，“WhyIsnotaswellthecourser\'smasterby?“ XXXV “Ah！wouldbewere！“tohimthemaidreplied，“Forhaplyhewouldmaketheechangethythought。 Abetterknightthantheethehorsedothride，Andvainlywouldhismatchonearthbesought。”—— “Whotramplesthusonother\'sfame?“——hecried； Andshe——“Rogero“——said，asshewastaught。 ThenRodomont——“ThesteedImaymyown； Sincehimachampionridesofsuchrenown。 XXXVI “Ifhe，asyourelate，beofsuchforce，Thathesurprisesallbesideinmight，Ineedsmustpaythehireaswellashorse； Andbethisatthepleasureoftheknight！ ThatIamRodomont，tohimdiscourse； And，ifindeedwithmeheliststofight，Meshalltofind；inthatIshineconfest，Bymyownlight，inmotionoratrest。 XXXVII “Ileavesuchvestigewheresoe\'erItread，Thevolleyedthunderleavesnotworsebelow。” Hehadthrownback，overFrontino\'shead，Thecourser\'sgildedreins，insayingso，Backedhim，andleftHippalcasorebested； Who，bathedintears，andgoadedbyherwoe，Criesshameonhim，andthreatsthekingwithill: Rodomonthearkensnot，andclimbsthehill: XXXVIII WhitherthedwarfconductshimonthetraceOfDoraliceandMandricardobold。 Behind，Hippalcahiminceaselesschase，Pursueswithtauntandcursesmanifold。 Whatcameofthisissaidinotherplace。 Turpin，bywhomthishistoryistold，Heremakesdigression，andreturnsagainThither，wherefaithlessPinnabelwasslain。 XXXIX DukeAymon\'sdaughterscarcehadturnedawayFromthence，whoonhertrackinhastehadgone，Erethitherbyanotherpath，astray，Zerbinocame，withthatdeceitfulcrone，Andsawthebleedingbodywhereitlay: And，thoughthewarriorwastohimunknown，Asgoodandcourteous，felthisbosomswell，Withpityatthatcruelsightandfell。 XL DeadlaySirPinnabel，andbathedingore； Fromwhomsuchstreamsofbloodprofuselyflow，Aswereacauseforwonderment，hadmoreSwordsthanahundredjoinedtolayhimlow。 AprintofrecentfootstepstoexploreThecavalierofScotlandwasnotslow； Whotooktheadventure，inthehopetoreadWhowasthedoerofthemurderousdeed。 XLI Thehagtowaitwasorderedbythepeer，Whowouldreturntoherinlittlespace。 Shetothebodyofthecountdrewnear，Andwithfixteyeexaminedeveryplace； Whowillednotaught，thatinhersightwasdear，Thebodyofthedeadshouldvainlygrace； Asonewho，soiledwitheveryothervice，Surpassedallwomankindinavarice。 XLII Ifsheinanymannercouldhavethought，Orhopedtohaveconcealedtheintendedtheft，Thebleedingwarrior\'ssurcoat，richlywrought，Shewould，togetherwithhisarms，havereft； Butatwhatmightbesafelyhidden，caught，And，grievedatheart，forewentthegloriousweft。 Himofabeauteousgirdlesheundrest，Andthissecuredbetweenadoublevest。 XLIII Zerbinoaftersomeshortspacecameback，WhovainlyBradamanthadthencepursuedThroughthegreenholt；becausethebeatentrackWaslostinmanyothersinthewood； Andhe(fordaylightnowbegantolack) Fearednightshouldcatchhim\'midthosemountainsrude，Andwiththeimpiouswomanthence，inquestOfinn，fromthedisastrousvalleyprest。 XLIV Aspacioustown，whichAltaripahight，Journeyingthetwain，attwomiles\'distancespy: Therestoptthepair，andhaltedforthenight，Which，atfullsoar，evennowwentupthesky: Norlonghadrestedthereere，leftandright，Theyfromthepeopleheardamournfulcry； Andsawfasttearsfromeveryeyelidfall，Asifsomecauseofsorrowtouchedthemall。 XLV Zerbinoaskedtheoccasion，and\'twassaidTidingshadbeentoCountAnselmobrought，ThatPinnabel，hisson，waslyingdeadInastreightwaybetweentwomountainswrought。 Zerbinofeignedsurprise，andhunghishead，Infearlesthetheassassinshouldbethought； ButwelldivinedthiswasthewighthefoundUponhisjourney，lifelessontheground。 XLVI Aftersomelittletime，thefuneralbierArrives，\'midtorchandflambeau，wherethecriesAreyetmorethick，andtothestarrysphereLamentandnoiseofsmittenhandsarise； AndfasterandfromfullerveinthetearWatersallcheeks，descendingfromtheeyes； Butinacloudmoredismalthantherest，Istheunhappyfather\'svisagedrest。 XLVII WhilesolemnpreparationsowasmadeForthegrandobsequies，withreverencedue，Accordingtoolduseandhonourspaid，Informerage，corruptedbyeachnew； AproclamationoftheirlordallayedQuicklythenoiseofthelamentingcrew； PromisinganyoneamightygainThatshoulddenouncebywhomhissonwasslain。 XLVIII Fromvoicetovoice，fromonetootherear，Theloudproclaimtheythroughthetowndeclare； Tillthisthewickedwomanchancedtohear，Whopastinragethetygerorthebear； AndhencetheruinoftheScottishpeer，Eitherinhatred，wouldthecroneprepare，Orwereitshealonemightboasttobe，Inhumanform，withouthumanity； XLIX Orwereitbuttogainthepromisedprize；—— Shetoseekoutthegrievingcountyflew，And，prefacinghertaleinlikelywise，SaidthatZerbinodidthedeed；anddrewThegirdleforth，towitnesstoherlies； Whichstraightthemiserablefatherknew； Andonthewoman\'staleandtokenbuiltAclearassuranceofZerbino\'sguilt。 L And，weeping，withraisedhands，washeardtosay，Heforhismurderedsonwouldhaveamends。 ToblockthehostelwhereZerbinolay，Forallthetownisrisen，thefathersends。 Theprince，whodeemshisenemiesaway，Andnosuchinjuryasthisattends，InhisfirstsleepisseizedbyAnselm\'sthrong，Whothinkshehasenduredsofoulawrong。 LI Thatnightinprison，fetteredwithapairOfheavyletters，isZerbinochained。 Forbeforeyettheskiesilluminatedare，Thewrongfulexecutionisordained； Andintheplacewillhebequartered，whereThedeedwasdoneforwhichheisarraigned。 Nootherinquestisonthisreceived； Itisenoughthatsotheirlordbelieved。 LII When，thenextmorn，AurorastainswithdyeRed，white，andyellow，theclearhorizon，Thepeoplerise，topunish(“Death！“theircry) Zerbinoforthecrimehehasnotdone: Theywithoutorderhimaccompany，Alawlessmultitude，someride，somerun。 I\'themidsttheScottishprince，withdroopinghead，Is，bounduponalittlehackney，led。 LIII ButHEwhowiththeinnocentoftsides，Northoseabandonswhomakehimtheirstay，ForprinceZerbinosuchdefenceprovides，Thereisnofearthathewilldieto-day； GodthitherwardrenownedOrlandoguides； Whosecomingforhissafetypavestheway: OrlandoseesbeneathhimonaplainTheyouthtodeathconductedbythetrain。 LIV Withhimwaswendedshe，thatinthecell，Prisoned，Orlandofound；thatroyalmaid，ChildofGallicia\'sking，fairIsabel，Whomchanceintotheruffians\'powerconveyed，Whattimehershipshequitted，bytheswellOfthewildseaandtempestoverlaid: Thedamsel，who，yetnearerherheart-coreThanherownvitalbeing，Zerbinowore。 LV ShehadbeneathOrlando\'sconvoystrayed，Sincerescuedfromthecave。WhenontheplainThedamselsawthemotleytrooparrayed，SheaskedOrlandowhatmightbethetrain? “Iknownot，“saidtheCount；andleftthemaidUpontheheight，andhurriedtowardstheplain。 HemarkedZerbino，andatthefirstsightAbaronofhighworthesteemedtheknight，LVI AndaskedhimwhyandwhereforehimtheyledThuscaptive，toZerbinodrawingnear: Atthisthedolefulprinceupraisedhishead，And，havingbetterheardthecavalier，Rehearsedthetruth；andthissowellhesaid，Thathedeservedthesuccourofthepeer。 WellSirOrlandohim，byhisreply，Deemedinnocent，andwronglydoomedtodie。 LVII And，afterhehadheard\'twasatthehestOfAnselm，CountofAltaripa，done，Wascertain\'twasandoutragemanifest，Sincenoughtbutillcouldspringfromhim；andone，Moreover，wastheother\'sfoeprofest，Fromancienthateandenmity，whichrunInClermontandMaganza\'sblood；afeudWithinjuries，anddeathandshamepursued。 LVIII Orlandototherabblecried，“UntieThecavalier，unlessyouwouldbeslain。”—— “Whodealssuchmightyblows?“——onemadereply，Thatwouldbethoughtthetruestofthetrain； “Wereheoffirewhomakessuchbolddefy，Wewaxorstraw，toohaughtywerethestrain“: AndchargedwiththatthepaladinofFrance。 Orlandoattheloselcouchedhislance。 LIX TheshiningarmourwhichthechiefhadrentFromyoungZerbinobutthenightbefore，Andclothedhimselfwithal，poorsuccourlentAgainstOrlandointhatcombatsore。 Againstthechurl\'srightcheektheweaponwent: Itfailedindeedhistemperedhelmtobore，Butsuchashockhesufferedinthestrife，Asbrokehisneck，andstretchedhimvoidoflife。 LX Allatonecourse，ofotheroftheband，Withlanceunmoved，hepiercedthebosomthrough； Leftit；onDurindanalaidhishand，Andbrokeintothethicketofthecrew: Oneheadintwainheseveredwiththebrand，(While，fromtheshoulderslopt，anotherflew) Ofmanypiercedthethroat；andinabreathAboveahundredbrokeandputtodeath。 LXI Aboveathirdhekilled，andchasedtherest，Andsmote，andpierced，andcleft，ashepursued。 Himselfofhelmorshieldonedispossest； OnewithspontoonorbillthechampaignstrewedThisonealongtheroad，acrossitprestAfourth；thissquatsincavernorinwood。 Orlando，withoutpity，onthatdayLetsnoneescapewhomhehaspowertoslay。 LXII Ofahundredmenandtwenty，inthatcrew，(SoTurpinsumsthem)eightydiedatleast。 ThitherOrlandofinallywithdrew，Where，withaheartsoretremblinginhisbreast，Zerbinosat；howheatRoland\'sviewRejoiced，inversecanhardlybeexprest: Who，butthathewasonthehackneybound，Wouldathisfeethavecasthimselftoground。 LXIII WhileRoland，afterhehadloosedtheknight，Helpedhimtodonhisshiningarmsagain； Striptfromthoseserjeants\'captain，whohaddightHimselfwiththegoodharness，tohispain； TheprinceonIsabellaturnedhissight，Whohadhaltedonthehillabovetheplain: And，aftersheperceivedthestrifewaso\'er，Nearerthefieldoffightherbeautiesbore。 LXIV WhenyoungZerbinoathissidesurveyedThelady，whobyhimwasheldsodear； Thebeauteouslady，whomfalsetonguehadsaidWasdrowned，sooftenweptwithmanyatear，Asificeathisheart-corehadbeenlaid，Waxedcold，andsomedealshookthecavalier； Butthechillquicklypast，andhe，instead，Wasflushedwithamorousfire，fromfoottohead。 LXV Fromquicklyclippingherinhisembrace，HimreverenceforAnglantes\'sovereignstayed； Becausehethought，andheldforcertaincase，ThatRolandwasaloverofthemaid； Sopastfrompaintopain；andlittlespaceEnduredthejoywhichheatfirstassayed。 Andworseheboresheshouldanother\'sbe，Thanhearingthatthemaidwasdrownedatsea。 LXVI Andworsehegrieved，thatshewaswithaknightTowhomheowedsomuch:becausetowrestTheladyfromhishand，wasneitherright，Noryetperhapswouldproveaneasyquest。 He，withoutquarrel，hadnootherwightSufferedtopart，ofsuchaprizepossest； Butwouldendure，Orlando(suchhisdebt) Afootuponhisprostrateneckshouldset。 LXVII Thethreeinsilencejourneytoafont，Wheretheyalight，andhaltbesidethewell； HishelmethereundidthewearyCount，Andmadetheprincetooquittheironshell。 Theyouthunhelmed，sheseesherlover\'sfront，AndpalewithsuddenjoygrowsIsabel: Then，changing，brightenedlikeahumidflower，Whenthewarmsunsucceedstodrenchingshower。 LXVIII Andwithoutmoredelayorscruple，prestTocastherarmsaboutherloverdear； Andnotawordcoulddraw-forthfromherbreast，Butbathedhisneckandfacewithbrinytear。 Orlando，whoremarkedtheloveexprest，Needingnomoretomakethematterclear，Couldnotbut，bythesecertaintokens，seeThecouldnootherbutZerbinobe。 LXIX Whenspeechreturned，ereyetthemaidenwellHaddriedhercheeksfromthedescendingtear，SheonlyofthecourtesycouldtellLateshownherbyAnglantes\'cavalier。 Theprince，whoinonescaleweighedIsabel，Togetherwithhislife，esteemedasdear，—— FellatOrlando\'sfeetandhimadored，Astotwolivesatoncebyhimrestored。 LXX Proffersandthankshadfollowed，witharoundOfcourtesiesbetweenthewarlikepair，Hadtheynotheardthecoveredpathsresound，Whichovergrownwithgloomyfoliagewere。 Upontheirheadsthehelmet，lateunbound，Theyquicklyplace，andtotheirsteedsrepair； And，lo！aknightandmaidarrive，erewellThecavaliersareseatedinthesell。 LXXI ThiswastheTartarMandricardo，whoInhastebehindthepaladinhadsped，TovengeAlzirdoandManilard，thetwoWhomgoodOrlando\'svalourhadlaiddead: Thoughafterwardslesseagertopursue，SincehewithhimfairDoralicehadled； Whomfromahundredmen，inplateandchain，He，withasinglestaffofoak，hadta\'en。 LXXII YetknewnotthatitwasAnglantes\'peerThiswhile，ofwhomhehadpursuedthebeat； ThoughthathewasapuissantcavalierBycertainsignalswashetaughttoweet。 MorethanZerbinohimheeyed，and，near，Perusedthepaladinfromheadtofeet； Thenfindingallthetokenscoincide，“ThouartthemanIseek，“thepaynimcried。 LXXIII “\'Tisnowtendays，“tohimtheTartarsaid，“ThattheeIstillhavefollowed；sothefameHadstungme，andinmesuchlongingbred，WhichoftheetoourcampofPariscame: When，amidthousandsbythyhandlaiddead，Scarceonealivefledthither，toproclaimThemightyhavocmadebythygoodhand，\'MidTremisena\'sandNoritia\'sband。 LXXIV “Iwasnot，asIknew，infollowingslowBothtobeholdthee，andtoprovethymight； Andbythesurcoato\'erthinearmsIknow，(Instructedofthyvest)thouarttheknight: Andifsuchcognizancethoudidstnotshow，And，\'midahundred，wertconcealedfromsight，Forwhatthouartthouplainlywouldstappear，Thyworthconspicuousinthyhaughtycheer。” LXXV “Noonecansay，“tohimOrlandocried，“Butthatavaliantcavalierthouart: Forsuchabravedesirecanillreside，\'Tismyassurance，inahumbleheart。 Sincethouwouldstseeme，wouldthatthouinside，Couldstaswithout，beholdme！IapartWilllaymehelm，thatinallpointsthywillAndpurposeofthyquestImayfulfil。 LXXVI “Butwhenthouwellhastscannedmewiththineeye，Tothatthineotherwishaswellattend: ItyetremainsfortheetosatisfyThewant，whichleadstheeaftermetowend； Thatthoumayestmarkif，inmyvalour，I Agreewiththatboldcheerthousocommend。”—— “Andnow，“(exclaimedtheTartar)，“fortherest！ Formyfirstwantisthoroughlyredrest。” LXXVII Orlando，allthiswhile，fromheadtofeet，Searchesthepaynimwithinquiringeyes: Bothsides，andnextthepommelofhisseatSurveys，yetneithermacenortuckespies； Andaskshowhethecombatwillrepeat，Ifhisgoodlanceattheencounterflies—— “Takethounocareforthat，“repliedthepeer； “ThusintomanyhaveIstrickenfear。 LXXVIII “IhaveanoathinHeaventogirdnoblade，TillDurindanafromthecountbewon。 Pursuingwhom，Ithrougheachroadherestrayed，Withhimtoreckonformorepoststhanone。 Ifthouwiltpleasetohear，myoathImadeWhenonmyheadIplacedthismorion: Whichcasque，withalltheotherarmsIbear，AthousandyearsagogreatHector\'swere。 LXXIX “Tothesegoodarmsnoughtlacksbesidethesword； Howitwasstolen，toyouIcannotsay: Thisnow，itseems，isbornebyBrava\'slord，Andhenceishesodaringinaffray。 YetwellItrust，ifIthewarriorboard，Tomakehimrenderhisill-gottenprey。 Yetmore；IseekthechampionwithdesireToavengethefamousAgrican，mysire。 LXXX “HimthisOrlandoslewbytreachery，Iwot，norcouldhaveslaininotherwise。” Thecountcouldbearnomore，and，“\'Tisalie！“ (Exclaims)，“andwhosoeversaysso，lies: HimfairlydidIslay；Orlando，I。 ButwhatthouseekestFortuneheresupplies； Andthisthefaulchionis，whichthouhassought，Whichshallbethineifbythyvalourbought。 LXXXI “Althoughmineisthefaulchion，rightfully，Letusforitincourtesycontend； NorwillIinthisbattle，thatitbeMoreminethanthine，buttoatreesuspend: Bearofftheweaponfreelyhence，ifmeThoukillorconquer。”Ashemadeanend，HeDurindanafromhisbeltunslung，Andinmid-fielduponasaplinghung。 LXXXII AlreadydistanthalftherangeofbowIsfromhisoppositeeachpuissantknight，Andpricksagainsttheother，nothingslowToslackthereinsorplytherowelsbright。 Alreadydealtiseithermightyblow，Wherethehelmyieldsapassagetothesight。 Asifofice，theshatteredlancesfly，Brokeinathousandpieces，tothesky。 LXXXIII Oneandtheotherlanceparforcemustsplit，Inthatthecavaliersrefusetobend； Thecavaliers，whointhesaddlesit，Returningwiththestaff\'sunbrokenend。 Thewarriors，whowithsteedhadeversmit，Now，asapairofhindsinragecontendForthemead\'sboundaryorriver\'sright，Armedwithtwoclubs，maintainacruelfight。 LXXXIV Thetruncheonswhichthevaliantchampionsbear，Failinthecombat，andfewblowsresist； Bothragewithmightierfury，hereandthere，Leftwithoutotherweaponthanthefist； Withthisthedesperatefoesengage，and，whereThehandcangrapple，plateandmailuntwist。 Letnonedesire，toguardhimselffromwrongs，Aheavierhammerormoreholdingtongs。 LXXXV HowcantheSaracenconcludethefrayWithhonour，whichhehaughtilyhadsought? \'TwerefortytowastetimeinanassayWheretohimselfmoreharmthesmiterwroughtThantothesmitten:inconclusion，theyClosed，andthepaynimkingOrlandocaught，Andstrainedagainsthisbosom；whatJove\'ssonDidbyAntaeus，thinkingtohavedone。 LXXXVI Himgripedathwart，he，inimpetuousmood，Wouldnowpushfromhim，nowwouldcloselystrain； Andwaxedsowroththat，inhisheatofblood，TheTartarlittlethoughtabouthisrein。 Firminhisstirrupsself-collectedstoodRoland，andwatchedhisvantagetoobtain； Hetotheothercourser\'sforeheadsliptHiswaryhand，andthencethebridlestript。 LXXXVII TheSaracenassayswithallhismightTochoak，andfromthesellhisfoemantear: WitheitherkneeOrlandograspsittight，NorcantheTartarmorehim，hereorthere。 Butwiththestrainingofthepaynimknight，Thegirtswhichholdhissaddlebrokenare。 Scarceconsciousofhisfall，Orlandolies，Withfeeti\'thestirrups，tighteningyethisthighs。 LXXXVIII Asfallsasackofarmour，withsuchsoundTumbledOrlando，whenhepresttheplain。 KingMandricardo\'scourser，whenhefoundHisheaddeliveredfromtheguidingrein，Madeoffwithhim，unheedingwhattheground，Stumblingthroughwoodland，orbypathwayplain，Hitherandtither，blindedbyhisfear； AndborewithhimtheTartarcavalier。 LXXXIX ThebeauteousDoralice，whoseesherguideSoquitthefield，——dismayedathisretreat，Andwontedinhissuccourtoconfide，Herhackneydrivesbehindhiscourserfleet: Thepaynimratesthecharger，inhispride，Andsmiteshimoftentimeswithhandsandfeet； Threatening，asifheunderstoodhislore； Andwherehe\'dstopthecourser，chafeshimmore。 XC Notlookingtohisfeet，byhighorlow，Thebeastofcravenkind，withheadlongforceThreemilesinringshadgone，andmorewouldgo，Butthatintoafossewhichstopttheircourse，Notlinedwithfeatherbedorquiltbelow，Tumble，reversed，theriderandhishorse。 OnthehardgroundwasMandricardothrown，Yetneitherspoiledhimself，norbrokeabone: XCI Herestoptthehorse；buthimhecouldnotguide，Leftwithoutbithismotionstorestrain。 Brimfullofrageandcholer，athisside，TheTartarheldhim，grappledbythemane。 “Putuponhim“(toMandricardocriedHislady，Doralice)“myhackney\'srein，SinceforthebridleIhavelittleuse； Forgentleismypalfrey，reinedorloose。” XCII ThepaynimdeemsitwerediscourtesyToaccepttheprofferbythedamselmade。 Buthisthroughothermeansareinwillbe； SinceFortune，whohiswisheswellappaid，MadethitherwardthefalseGabrinaflee，AftersheyoungZerbinohadbetrayed: Wholikeashe-wolffled，which，asshehies，Atdistancehearsthehoundsandhunters\'cries。 XCIII Shehaduponherbackthegallantgear，Andthesameyouthfulornamentsandvest，Striptfromtheill-taughtdamselforherjeer，Thatinherspoilsthebeldammightbedrest，Androdethehorsethatdamselbackedwhilere； Whowasamongthechoicestandthebest。 Ereyetawareofher，theancientdameOnDoraliceandMandricardocame。 XCIV Stordilane\'sdaughterandtheTartarkingLaughatthevestofyouthfulshowandshape，Uponthatancientwoman，figuringLikemonkey，rathersay，likegrandamape。 FromhertheSaracendesignstowringTherein，anddoesthedeed:upontherapeOfthecrone\'sbridle，he，withangrycry，Threatensandscaresherhorse，andmakeshimfly。 XCV HefliesandhurriesthroughtheforestgrayThatancientwoman，almostdeadwithfear，Byhillanddale，bystraightandcrookedway，Byfosseandcliff，athazard，thereandhere。 ButitimportsmenotsomuchtosayOfher，thatIshouldleaveAnglantes\'peer； Who，fromannoyanceofafoereleased，Thebrokensaddleathiseasere-pieced。 XCVI Hemountshishorse，andwatcheslong，beforeDeparting，ifthefoewillre-appear； NorseeingpuissantMandricardomore，Atlastresolvesinsearchofhimtosteer。 But，asonenurturedwellincourtlylore，Fromthencedepartednotthecavalier，Tillhewithkindsalutes，infriendlystrain，Fairleaveshadtakenofthelovingtwain。 XCVII AthisdeparturewaxedZerbinowoe，AndIsabellaweptforsorrow:theyHadwendedwithhim，butthecount，althoughTheircompanywasfairandgood，saidnay； Urgingforreason，noughtsoillcouldshowIncavalier，as，whenuponhiswayToseekhisfoemanout，totakeafriend，Whohimwitharmsmightsuccourordefend。 XCVIII Next，iftheymettheSaracen，beforeTheyshouldencounterhim，besoughtthemsay，Thathe，Orlando，wouldforthreedaysmore。 Waitinghim，inthatterritorystay: But，afterthat，wouldseektheflagswhichboreThegoldenlilies，andKingCharles\'array。 ThatMandricardothroughtheirmeansmightknow，Ifsuchhispleasure，wheretofindhisfoe。 XCIX TheloverspromisedwillinglytodoThis，andwhateverelseheshouldcommand。 Bydifferentwaysthecavalierswithdrew，Oneontheright，andoneonthelefthand。 Thecount，ereotherpathhewouldpursue，Tookfromthesapling，andreplaced，hisbrand。 And，whereheweenedhemightthepaynimbestEncounter，thitherwardhissteedaddrest。 C Thecourseinpathlesswoods，which，withoutrein，TheTartar\'schargerhadpursuedastray，MadeRolandfortwodays，withfruitlesspain，Followhim，withouttidingsofhisway。 Orlandoreachedarillofcrystalvein，Oneitherbankofwhichameadowlay； Which，stainedwithnativehuesandrich，hesees，Anddottedo\'erwithfairandmanytrees。 CI Themid-dayfervourmadethesheltersweetTohardyherdaswellasnakedswain； SothatOrlando，wellbeneaththeheatSomedealmightwince，opprestwithplateandchain。 Heentered，forrepose，thecoolretreat，Andfoundittheabodeofgriefandpain； Andplaceofsojournmoreaccursedandfell，Onthatunhappyday，thantonguecantell。 CII Turninghimround，hethere，onmanyatree，Beheldengraved，uponthewoodyshore，WhatasthewritingofhisdeityHeknew，assoonashehadmarkedthelore。 Thiswasaplaceofthosedescribedbyme，Whitherofttimes，attendedbyMedore，Fromthenearshepherd\'scothadwonttostrayThebeauteouslady，sovereignofCatay。 CIII Inahundredknots，amidthosegreenabodes，Inahundredparts，theircypherednamesaredight； Whosemanylettersaresomanygoads，WhichLovehasinhisbleedinghear-corepight。 Hewoulddiscreditinathousandmodes，Thatwhichhecreditsinhisowndespite； Andwouldparforcepersuadehimself，thatrhindOtherAngelicathanhishadsigned。