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LXXIII Infeatsofarmsfewwarriorsweremorestout； Butshebesurewillbeamongthosefew，She，thatonnoaccountwillwaitwithout，Fastingandwet，night\'swearywatchesthrough。 Withinfromwindowandfromlodge，theroutLookforth，andwillthejoustbymoonlightview，Whichstreamsfromunderneathacoveringcloud； Albeitthefuriousrainbeatsfastandloud。 LXXIV Suchtransportasthelonginggallantcheers，Abouttoseizethestolenfruitsoflove，When，afterlongdelay，thelistenerhearsTheboldwithinitssocketsoftlymove，Suchtransportcheeredher，ofthosecavaliersTheprowessandthepitha-firetoprove，Whennowtheopenedportalsshedescried，Anddrawbridgedropt，andissuingknightsespied。 LXXV Whenshebeheld，how，ofthedrawbridgeclearThoseknights，togetherorscarcesundered，came，Shetookherground；andnextinfiercecareer，Withflowingbridle，drovethefuriousdame，Levellingagainstthosekingsthatvirtuousspear，Hercousin\'sgift，whichnevermisseditsaim； Whosetoucheachwarriormustunseatparforce； YeaMars，shouldMarscontendinmortalcourse。 LXXVI ThekingofSweden，foremostofthoseknights，Infallingtooisforemostofthetrain； WithsuchsurpassingforcehishelmetsmitesThatspear，whichneveryetwascouchedinvain。 Gothland\'sgoodkingnextmeetsthemaid，andlightsWithfeetinair，atdistanceontheplain。 Thethird(unhorsedbyAymon\'sbeauteousdaughter) Halfburiedliesinmireandmarshywater。 LXXVII Whenatthreestrokesshehadunhorsedthemall，Lightingwithheadonearthandheelsinair，Retiringfromthefield，shesoughttheHall，Insearchoflodging；but，ereharbouredthere，Toissueforth，atwhosoever\'scall，Is，bythewarder\'shest，obligedtoswear。 Thatlordwhowellhadweighedherfamousfeats，Thedamselwithsurpassinghonourgreets。 LXXVIII Sodoesbyherthelady，thaterewhileHadthitherjourneyed，withthosemonarchsthree，AsIrelated，sentfromtheLOSTISLE ToFrance\'sking，uponanembassy。 Kindassheisandaffableofstyle，Sherendersbackthestranger\'scourtesy； Risestowelcomeherwithsmilingair，Andtothefireconductsthatwarlikefair。 LXXIX AsBradamantunarms，andfirsthershield，Andafterputsherpolishedcasqueaway，Acaulofshininggold，whereinconcealedAndclusteringclose，herprisonedtresseslay，Shewiththehelmetdoffs；andnowrevealed，(Whilethelonglocksabouthershouldersplay，) Alovelydamselbythatbandisseen，Nofiercerinaffraythanfairofmien。 LXXX Aswhenthestage\'scurtainisuprolled，Midthousandlamps，appearsthemimicscene，Adornedwitharchandpalace，pictures，gold，Andstatues；or，aslimpidandsereneThesunhisvisage，glorioustobehold，Unveils，emergingfromacloudyscreen； Sowhentheladydoffsherironcase，Allparadiseseemsopenedinherface。 LXXXI Alreadysowell-grownandwidelyspreadWerethebrighttresseswhichthehermitshore，These，gatheredinaknot，behindherhead，Thoughshorterthantheirwont，thedamselwore； Andhe，thatcastle\'smaster，plainlyread，(Whooftenhadbeheldherfacebefore) ThatthiswasBradamant；andnowhepaidYethigherhonourstothemartialmaid。 LXXXII Withmodestandwithmirthfultalkthiswhile，Seatedaboutthefire，theyfeedtheear； AndinthiswaythewearytimebeguileTilltheyareheartenedwithmoresolidcheer。 Ifneworancientwerehiscastle\'sstyle，(Bradamantasksthecourteouscavalier) Bywhombegun，andhowittookitsrise? Andthusthatcastellaintoherreplies。 LXXXIII “WhenPharamondofFrancepossessedthethrone，Hisson，princeClodion，hadamistressrare； AnddamselinthatancientagewasnoneMoregraceful，beauteous，ormoredebonair； SolovedofPharamond\'senamouredson，ThathelostsightnooftenerofthefairThanIo\'sshepherdofhischargewhilere: Forjealousasenamouredwasthepeer。 LXXXIV “Herinthismansion，whichhissirebestowed，Hekept，andrarelyissuedfromhisrest: Withhimwerelodgedtencavaliers，allowedThroughFrancetobetheboldestandthebest。 Hither，whileinthiscastleheabode，SirTristramandadametheircourseaddrest: Whomfromafuriousgiant，inherneed，Shorttimebeforethatgentleknighthadfreed。 LXXXV “SirTristramandhisladyreachedtheHall，WhennowthesunhadSevilleleftbehind。 Theyforadmissionontheportercall，Sincetheyfortenmilesroundnoshelterfind，ButClodion，thatlovedmuch，andwaswithalSorejealous，wasdeterminedinhismindNostrangerinhiskeepshouldeverinn，Solongasthatfairladylodgedtherein。 LXXXVI “When，afterlongentreatiesmadeinvain，Thecastellainrefusedtohousetheknight，Hesaid，`Whatsupplicationcannotgain，Ihopetomaketheedointheydespite\'； Andloudlychallengedhim，withallhistrain，Thosetenwhichhemaintained，tobloodyfight； Offering，withlevelledlanceandliftedglaive，ToproveSirClodionadiscourteousknave； LXXXVII “Onpact，ifhesatefast，andoverthrownShouldbethewarder，andhiswarlikerout，Heinthatcastleshouldbelodgedalone，AndClodionwithhisknightsremainwithout。 AgainsthimgoesthekingofFrance\'sson，Atrisqueofdeath，tovengethatgallingflout； Butfallsastound；therestpartakehisfate，AndonthelosersTristrambarsthegate。 LXXXVIII “Enteringthetower，hefindsherharbouredthereWhereofIspake，sodearinClodion\'seyes； WhomSHEhadequalledwiththeloveliestfair，Nature，soniggardofsuchcourtesies。 WithherSirTristramtalks，whilefelldespairAyeracksthehouselessprinceinhorridwise。 Whopraystheconqueringknight，withsuppliantcry，Nottohisarmsthedamseltodeny。 LXXXIX “ThoughshesmallworthinTristram\'ssightpossess，Norany，savingYseult，pleasehissight，Norotherdametoloveortocaress，Thephiltre，drunkerewhile，allowstheknight； Yet，forhewouldthatfouldiscourteousnessOfClodionwithafitrevengerequite，Hecries，`Ideemitwerefoulwrongandsore，IfsosuchbeautyIshouldshutthedoor。 XC “`And，shouldSirClodiongrievebeneaththetreeTolodgealone，andcompanydemand； Althoughlessbeautiful，IhavewithmeAfairandyouthfuldamsel，hereathand，Who，Iamwellcontent，hismateshallbe，Anddoinallthings，asheshallcommand。 Butshethatismostfairtothemoststrong，Meseemeth，inalljusticeshouldbelong。\' XCI “Shutoutallnight，themoodyClodionstrayed，Puffingandpacingroundhisloftytower，AsifthatprincethesentinelhadplayedOnthem，thatsleptateaseinlordlybower: Him，sorerfarthanwindandcolddismayedThatlovelylady\'slossinTristram\'spower: Buthe，withpitytouched，uponthemorrow，Renderedherback，andsorelievedhissorrow。 XCII “Because，hesaid，andmadeitplainappear，Suchashefoundher，hereturnedthefair； Andthoughforhisdiscourtesywhilere，Clodionhadeveryscorndeservedtobear，HewascontentwithhavingmadethepeerOutwatchthewearynightinopenair。 Acceptingnotthatcavalier\'sexcuse，WhowouldhavethrownonLovehiscastle\'suse。 XCIII “ForLoveshouldmakeachurlishnaturekind，Andnottransformtorudeagentlebreast。 WhenTristramhencewasgone，notlongbehindRemainedtheenamouredprincewhochangedhisrest: ButfirsthetoacavalierconsignedThetower；whereofthatbaronhepossest，Onpact，thatheandhisinthedomainHenceforththisusageevershouldmaintain； XCIV “ThatcavalierofgreaterheartandpowerShouldinthishallbeharbouredwithoutfail: Theythatlessworthywereshouldvoidthetower，Andseekanotherinn，byhillordale。 Infine，thatlawwasfixt，whichtothishourEndures，asyouhaveseen“；whilesohistaleToBradamantrecountsthatcastle\'slord，Thesewerwithsavourymeatshasheapedtheboard。 XCV Inthegreathallthatplenteousboardwaslaid，(Nonefairerwasinalltheworldbeside) Thencamewherethosebeauteousladiesstayed，Andthem，withtorcheslit，didthitherguide。 Onentering，Bradamanttheroomsurveyed，Andshe，thatotherfair，oneveryside； WhoastheygazeaboutthegorgeoushallFilledfullofpicture，markeachstoriedwall。 XCVI Sobeauteousarethefigures，thatinsteadOfeating，onthepaintedwallstheystare； Albeitofmeattheyhavenolittleneed，Whoweariedsorewiththatday\'slabourare。 Withgriefthesewer，withgriefthecooktakesheed，Howonthetablecoolstheuntastedfare。 Nay，thereisoneamidthecrowd，whocries，“Firstfillyourbellies，andthenfeastyoureyes。” XCVII Theguestswereplaced，andnowabouttoeat，Whensuddenlybethoughtthatcastellain，Tohousetwodamselswereathingunmeet； Oneladymustdislodge，andoneremain； Thefaireststay，andsheleastfairretreat。 Wherehowlsthewind，wherebeatsthepatteringrain。 Becausetheyseparatecame，\'tisorderedso: Oneladymustremain，oneladygo。 XCVIII ThelordsomematronsofhishouseholdcrewCalls，withtwoelders，insuchjudgmentswise； Hemarksthedames，andbidsthemofthetwoDeclarewhichismostbeauteousintheireyes； Andall，uponexaminationdue，Cry，Aymon\'sdaughterbestdeservestheprize，Andvouchassheinmightthosekingsoutweighed，Nolessinbeautyshesurpassedthemaid。 XCIX ThewardercriestothatIslandicdame，Whoofhersentencehasashrewdsuspicion，“Olady，letitbenocauseofblame，Thatweobserveourusageandcondition； Toseeksomeotherrestmustbethineaim，Since，byouruniversalband\'sadmission，Thoughunadornedthatmartialmaidbeseen，Thoucanstnotmatchhercharmsandlovelymien。” C Asinamoment\'stimeacloudobscureSteamsfromthebottomofsomemarshydale，Whichthesun\'svisage，latesobrightandpure，Mantlesalloverwithitsdingyveil； Sothatpoordamsel，sentencedtoendure，Without，thepeltingshowerandblusteringgale，Isseentochangehercheer，andisnomoreThefairandmirthfulmaidshewasbefore。 CI Themaidturnspale，andallhercolourflies，Whodreadssosternasentencetoobey: ButgenerousBradamant，inprudentguise，Whocouldnotbeartoseeherturnedaway，Criedtothatbaron，“PartialandunwiseYourjudgmentseems，aswellalljudgmentsmay，WhereinthelosingpartyhasnotroomTopleadbeforethejudgepronouncesdoom。 CII “I，whothiscausetakeonmetodefend，Say(whetherfairerorlessfairIbe) Icamenotasawoman，norintendThatnowmineactionsshallbewomanly。 But，savingIundress，whoshallpretendTosayIamoramnotsuchasshe? Neithershouldaughtbesaidbutwhatweknow，Andleastofallwhatworksanotherwoe。 CIII “Many，aswellasI，longtresseswear，Yetarenotthereforewomen；if，asguest，Ihaveadmittancegainedtoyourrepair，Likewomanorlikeman，ismanifest: ThenwhyshouldIthenameofwomanbear，Thatinmyactionsstandamanconfest? \'Tisruledthatwomanshouldawomanchase； Northataknightawomanshoulddisplace。 CIV “Grantwe(whatIconfessnothowsoe\'er) Thatyouthewomaninmyvisageread； ButthatinbeautyIamnotherpeer: Nottherefore，deemI，ofmyvalour\'smeedYewoulddepriveme，thoughinbeauteouscheerThepalmItothatdamselshouldconcede\'Twerehard，beforeIyieldtoherincharms，ThatIshouldforfeitwhatIwoninarms。 CV “Andifitbeyourusage，thatthedameWhoyieldsinbeauty，fromyourtowermustwend，HeretoremainImydesigntoproclaim，Shouldmyresolvehavegoodorevilgame，HenceIinfer，unequalwerethegame，IfsheandIinbeautyshouldcontend: Forifsuchstrife\'twixtherandmeensues，Noughtcanthedamselgain，andmuchmaylose； CVI “AndsavethegainandlosswellbalancedbeIneverymatch，thecontestisunfair。 Sothatbyright，nolessthancourtesy，Maysheashelterclaiminyourepair。 Butarethereanyherethatdisagree，Andtoimpugnmyequalsentencedare，Beholdmyprompt，atsuchgainsayer\'swill，Toprovemyjudgmentright，hisjudgmentill！“ CVII Bradamant——grievedthatmaidofgentlekindShouldfromthatcastlewrongfullybesped，Tobidetheragingoftherainandwind，Whereshelteringhousewasnone，norevenshed—— Withreasonsgood，inwaryspeechcombined，Persuadesthatlord；butmostlywhatshesaidOnendingsilencestheknight；andheAllowsthejusticeofthatdamsel\'splea。 CVIII Aswhenhotsummersunthesoilhasrived，Andmostthethirstyplantofmoisturedrains，Theweakandwastingflower，wellnighdeprivedOfthatquicksapwhichcircledinitsveins，Sucksinthewelcomerain，andisrevived； So，whenboldBradamantsowellmaintainsThecouriermaid\'sdefence，herbeauteouscheerAndmirthrevive，andbrightenaswhilere。 CIX Atlengththesupper，whichhadlongbeendight，Noryetwastouched，enjoyseachhungryguest； NoranyfurthernewsoferrantknightThem，seatedatthefestiveboard，molest； All，savingBradamant，enjoy，whosesprite，Aswont，isstillafflictedandopprest。 Forthatsuspiciousfear，thatdoubtunjust，Whichrackedherbosom，marredthedamsel\'sgust。 CX Thesupperdone——broughtsoonertoacloseHaplyfromtheirdesiretofeasttheireyes—— Firstoftheset，DukeAymon\'sdaughterrose，Andnextthecouriermaidisseentorise。 Withthatthewardersignstoone，thatgoesAndmanytorchesfiresinnimblewise； Whoselightonstoriedwallandceilingfell。 Whatfollowedshallanothercantotell。 CANTO33 ARGUMENT BradamantseesinpicturefuturefightThere，whereshegainedadmissionbythespear。 Fromcombatcease，uponBaiardo\'sflight，GradassoandMontalban\'scavalier。 Whilesoaringthroughtheworld，theEnglishknightArrivesinNubia\'sdistantrealm，andhereDrivingtheHarpiesfromtheroyalboard，Huntstothemouthofhellthatimpioushorde。 I Timagoras，Parrhasius，Polygnote，Protogenes，renownedApollodore，Timanthes，andApelles，firstofnote，Zeuxisandothers，famedheretofore，WhosememorydownthestreamofTimewillfloat，Whilewetheirwreckandlabourslostdeplore，WhosefamewillflourishstillinFate\'sdespite，(Grammercyauthors！)whilemenreadandwrite。 II Andthose，yetlivingorofearlierday，Mantegna，Leonardo，GianBelline，TheDossi，and，skilledtocarveortopourtray，Michael，lessmanthanangelanddivine，Bastiano，Raphael，Titian，who(astheyUrbinoandVenice)makesCadoroshine； Withmore，whoseworksresemblewhathehearAndcreditofthosespirits，famedwhilere； III Thepainterswehaveseen，andothers，whoThousandsofyearsagoinhonourstood，Thingswhichhadbeenwithmatchlesspencildrew，Someworkinguponwall，andsomeonwood。 Butnever，amidmastersoldornew，HaveyeofpicturesheardorpicturesviewedOfthingstocome；yetsuchhavebeenpourtrayedBeforethedeedsweredonewhichtheydisplayed。 IV Yetletnotartistwhetherneworold，Boastofhisskillsuchwondrousworkstomake； Butleavethisfeattospell，wherewithcontrolledThespiritsoftheinfernalbottomquake。 Thehall，whereofinotherstrainItold，WithvolumesacredtoAvernus\'lake，OrNorsinegrot，throughtsubjectDemons\'might，WasmadebyMerlininasinglenight。 V Thatart，wherebythoseancienterstpourtrayedSuchwonders，isextinguishedinourday。 Buttothetroop，bywhomwillbesurveyedThepaintedchamber，Ireturn，andsay； Asquireattendantonasignalmade，Borethitherlightedtorches，bywhoserayWerescatteredfromthathalltheshadesofnight，Northisinopendayhadshownmorebright。 VI Whenthusthecastle\'slordaddressedthatcrew: “Know，ofadventuresinthischamberwrought，Uptoourdays，haveyetbeenwitnessedfew； Awarfarestoried，butitsfieldsunfought。 Wholimnedthebattles，theseaswellforeknew。 Hereofdefeatstocomeandvictoriestaught，Whate\'erinItalyourhostbefallsYoumaydiscernaspaintedonthesewalls。 VII “Thewars，whereinFrencharmiesshouldappear，BeyondtheAlps，offouleventorfair，Evenfromhisdaysuntilthethousandthyear，BythepropheticMerlinpaintedwere。 HitherGreatBritain\'smonarchsenttheseer，Tohim，thatofKingMarcomirwasheir: Whyhithersent，andwhythishallwasmade，Atthesametimetoyoushallbedisplayed。 VIII “KingPharamond，thefirstofthosethatpassedTheRhine，amidhisFranks\'victorioustrain，WhenGaulwaswon，bethoughthimhowtocastOnrestiveItalythecurbingrein； Andthis；thatevermorehewastingfastBeheldtheRomanempire\'sfeeblereign； And(forbothreignedatonce)wouldmakeaccord，Tocompasshisdesign，withBritain\'slord。 IX “TheroyalArthur，bywhomnoughtwasdoneWithouttheripeadviceofMerlinsage，(Merlin，Isay，theDevilsmightyson，Wellversedinwhatshouldchanceinfutureage，) Knowingthroughhim，toPharamondmadeknown，Hewouldinmanywoeshishostengage，Enteringthatregion，which，withruggedmound，Apennineparts，andAlpandseasurround。 X “TohimsageMerlinshows，thatwellnighallThoseothermonarchsthatinFrancewillreign，Bymurderoussteelwillseetheirpeoplefall，Consumedbyfamine，orbyfeverslain； Andthatshortjoy，longsorrow，profitsmall，Andboundlessillshallrecompensetheirpain； SincevainlywillthelilyseektoshootIntheItalianfieldsitswitheredroot。 XI “KingPharamondsotrustedtotheseerThatheresolvedtoturnhisarmselsewhere； AndMerlin，whobeheldwithsightasclearThethingstobe，asthingsthatwhilomwere，\'Tissaid，wasbroughtbymagicarttorearThepaintedchamberatthemonarch\'sprayer； WhereinwhateverdeedstheFranksshalldo，Asifalreadydone，areplaintoview。 XII “Thatkingwhoshouldsucceed，mightcomprehend，Asherenownandvictorywouldobtain，Whene\'erhisfriendlysquadronsshoulddefendFromallbarbarianselsetheItalianreign； So，iftodamageherheshoulddescend，Thinkingtobindherwiththegridingchain，——Mightcomprehend，Isay，andreadhisdoom—— Howhebeyondthesehillsshouldfindatomb。” XIII Sosaid，heleadsthelisteningladieswhereThosepicturedhistoriesbegin；toshowHowSigisberthisarmswillsouthwardbearForwhatimperialMauriceshallbestow。 “BeholdhimfromtheMountofJoverepairThitherwhereAmbraandTicinoflow！ Eutarbehold，whonotalonerepels，Butputsthefoetoflight，androutsandquells。 XIV “WheretheywithClovistreadthemountainway，Morethanahundredthousandwarriorstrace； SeeBenevento\'sdukethemonarchstay，Whosethinnerfileshishostilearmyface。 Lo！thesewhofeignretreatanambushlay。 Lo！wherethroughdanger，havoc，anddisgrace，TheFranks，whototheLombardwine-fathie，Druggedbythebait，likepoisonedmulletsdie。 XV “WhereChildiberttheboundaryhillshascrost，HeadingwhatbandsofFranceandcaptains，see； YetshallnomorethanbaffledClovisboastTheconquestorthespoilofLombardy。 Heaven\'ssworddescendssoheavyonhishost。 Chokedwiththeirbodieseveryroadshallbe； Sopinedwithwateryfluxandwitheringsun，That，outoften，unharmedreturnsnotone。” XVI HeshowsKingPepin，showsKingCharlemagne； HowintoItalytheirmarchtheybend； Andoneandtheotherfairsuccessobtain，Becauseherlandtheycamenottooffend。 ButStephenone，theotherAdriane，And，after，injuredLeo，woulddefend。 ThisquellsAstolpho，andthattakeshisheir，Andre-establishesthepapalchair。 XVII AyouthfulPepinoftheroyallineHeaftershows；whoseemedtospreadhishost，EvenfromTHEKILNStotheIsleofPalestine； Andwithabridge，achievedatmightycost，AtMalamocco，tobestridethebrine，AndonRialto\'sshorehisbattlepost。 Thenflyandleavehisdrowningbandsbehind，Hisbridgedestroyedbywastingwavesandwind。 XVIII “BurgundianLewisyebeholddescendThitherwithhisinvadingsquadrons，where，Vanquishingandtaken，nevermoretooffendWithhostilearms，heiscompelledtoswear。 Behold！heslightshissolemnoath——towend，Anew，withrecklesssteps，intothesnare。 Lo！thereheleaveshiseyes；andhisarray，Blindasthemoldwarp，hencetheirlordconvey。 XIX “YouseehimnamedfromArles，victoriousHugh，FromItalytheBerengarichase！ Whom，quelledandbrokentwiceandthrice，anewNowtheBavarians，nowtheHuns，replace。 O\'ermatched，hethenforpeaceisfaintosue； Norlongsurvives，norhewhofillshisplace； ToBerengariusyieldinghisdomains，Who，repossestofallhiskingdom，reigns。 XX “Yousee，hergoodlypastortosustain，AnotherCharlessetfiretoItaly； Whohastwokingsintwofiercebattlesslain，ManfredandConradine，andafterseeHisbands，whoseemtovexthenew-wonreignWithmanywrongs，andwhodispersedly——Somehere，somethere——indifferentcitiesdwell。 Slainontherollingofthevesper-bell。” XXI Heshowsthemnext(butafterinterval，\'Twouldseem，ofmanyandmanyanage，notyears) HowthroughtheAlps，acaptainoutofGaul，TowaruponthegreatViscontis，steers； AndseemstostraitenAlexandria\'swall，Girtwithhisforces，footandcavaliers: Agarrisonwithin，anambuscadeWithouttheworks，thewarlikedukehaslaid； XXII AndtheFrenchhost，decoyedincunningwiseThitherwherethesurroundingtoilsarespread，ConductedonthatevilenterpriseByArmagnac，theGallicsquadron\'shead，Slaughteredthroughoutthespaciouschampaignlies，OristoAlexandriacaptiveled: While，swolnnotmorewithwaterthanwithblood，TanaruspurpleswidePo\'sampleflood。 XXIII SuccessivelythatcastellaindisplayedOnehightofMarca，oftheAnjouitesthree。 How“Marsi，Daunians，Salentines，“(hesaid) “AndBruci，theseshalloftmolest，yousee: YetnotbyFrankorLatian\'sfriendlyaidShallonedeliveredfromdestructionbe。 Lo！fromtherealm，asoftastheyattack，AlphonsoandGonsalvobeatthemback。 XXIV “YouseetheeighthCharles，amidhismartialtrain，TheflowerofFrance，throughAlpinepasshaspressed。 WhoLirisfords，andtakesallNaples\'reign，Yetdrawsnotswordnorlaysalanceinrest: All，savethatrockwhich——Typheus\'endlesspain—— Liesonthegiant\'sbelly，arms，andbreast: ByInigodelGuastoherewithstood，DerivedfromAvalo\'sillustriousblood。” XXV Thewarderofthecastle，whomakesclearTobeauteousBradamantthathistory，Says，havingshownherIschia\'sisland，“EreIleadyoufurtherotherthingstosee，I\'lltellwhatmygreat-grandfatherwhilere——Ithenachild——waswonttotelltome。 Whichinlikemanner(thatgreat-grandsiresaid)，Aswelltohimhisfatherwhilomeread； XXVI “Andhisfromsireorgrandsireheardrecite； Sosonfromsire；eventothatbaron，whoHearditrelatedbytheverywight，Thatthesefairpictureswithoutpencildrew，Whichyouseepaintedazure，red，andwhite。 HewhentoPharamond(asnowtoyou) Wasshownthecastleontherockymount，HeardhimrelatethethingsInowrecount。 XXVII “Heardhimrelate，howinthatfortilageFromthatgoodknightshouldspring，who，\'twouldappear，Guardsitsowell，hescornsthefiresthatrage，EventothePharo，flamingfarandnear，Then，orwithinshortspace，andinthatage，(Andnamedtheweekandday，aswellasyear，) Anoblewarrior，unexcelledinworthByother，thathasyetappearedonearth。 XXVIII “Nereuslessfair，Achilleswaslessstrong，LesswasUlyssesfamedfordaringfeat； Nestor，thatknewsomuchandlivedsolong，Lessprudent；nimbleLadaswaslessfleet； Lessliberalandlessprompttopardonwrong，Caesar，whosepraisesancienttalesrepeat。 Sothat，comparedwithhim，inIschiaborn，Eachmightappearofvauntedvirtuesshorn； XXIX “AndifillustriousCreterejoicedofoldIngivingbirthtoCoelus\'godlikeheir； IfThebesinHerculesandBacchusbold，IfDelosboastedofherheavenlypair，NoughtshouldaswellthishappyislewithholdFromliftinghighhergloriousheadinair，WhenthatgreatMarquisshallinherbeborn，WhomwithitseverygraceshallHeavenadorn。 XXX “SageMerlinsaid——andoftrenewedthatsay—— Hewasreservedtoflourishinanage，WhenmostoppresttheRomanempirelay，Thathemightfreethatholyheritage: ButassomedeedsofhisImustdisplayHereafter，theseIwillnotnowpresage。 Sospakethatwizard，andrenewedthestory，WhichtoldofCharlemagne\'spredestinedglory。 XXXI “Lewis，(solearnedMerlinsaid，)iswoeTohavebroughttoItalyKingCharlemagne，Whomhecalledintoharass，noto\'erthrowThatancientrivalofhisgoodlyreign； Athisreturndeclareshimselfhisfoe，And，leaguedwithVenice，wouldthekingdetain。 Beholdthatvaliantmonarchcouchhisspear，Andinhisfoes\'despiteapassageclear。 XXXII “Buthisnewkingdomleavingtohisband，Farotherdestinyawaitsthatthrong: For，withtheMantuan\'sfriendlysuccourmanned，Gonsalvotothewarreturnssostrong，Heleavesnotinfewmonths，byseaorland，Onelivinghead，hisslaughteredtroopsamong。 Butthen，becauseofonebytreasonspent，Inhimappearsthejoyoftriumphshent。” XXXIII Sosaying，tohisgueststhecavalierAlphonso，ofPescarahight，displayed: “WhoinathousandfeatswillshinemoreclearThantheresplendentcarbuncle，“hesaid。 “Behold，deceivedbyfaithlesstreaty，here，MidsnaresbythemalignantAethioplaid，Transfixtwithdeadlydartthewarriorlies，Inwhomtheage\'sworthiestchampiondies。” XXXIV UnderItalianescortnexttheyseeWherethetwelfthLewiso\'erthehillsisgone； Hasbyitsrootsuptornthemulberry，AndinViscontis\'landtheliliessown: “TreadinginCharles\'ssteps，byhimshallbeBridgesathwarttheGariglianothrown。 Yetaftershallhemournhisarmy\'sslaughter，Dispersedanddrowninginthatfatalwater。” XXXV (Thelordpursues)“withnolessoverthrow，BrokeninPuglia，seetheGallictrain。 Inhimwhotwiceentrapstheroutedfoe，Gonslavoyoubehold，theprideofSpain。 FortunetoLewisafairfaceshallshow，Aslateatroubledmien，uponthatplain，WhicheventowherevextAdriapourshertides，Po，betweenAlpandApennine，divides。” XXXVI Thehostreprovedhimself，whilesohesaid，Andpiecedhistale，ashavingleftuntoldThingsfirstinorder；nexttothemdisplayedAroyalcastlebyitswardersold。 AprisonerbythefaithlessSwitzermade，Heshowsthelordwhohiredhimwithhisgold: Whichdoubletreason，withoutcouchinglance，HasgiventhevictorytothekingofFrance。 XXXVII ThatwarderthenshowsCaesarBorgia，grownPuissantinItaly，throughthisking\'sgrace； ForallRome\'speerage，andalllordsthatownHersway，heintoexileseemstochase: Thenshowstheking，thatwillthesawtakedown，AndpapalacornsinBolognaplace: ThenGenoa\'sburghers，bythismonarchbroke，Andrebelcitystoopingtohisyoke。 XXXVIII “Yousee，“(pursuedthatwarder，)“howwithdeadCoveredisGhiaradada\'sgreenchampaign。 Itseemseachcityopeshergatesthroughdread； AndVenicescarceherfreedomcanmaintain。 YouseehesuffersnottheChurch\'shead，PassingthenarrowconfinesofRomagne，ModenafromFerrara\'sduketoreave； Whowouldnottothatprincearemnantleave。 XXXIX “NayheBolognarescuesfromhissway； WhithertheBentivoglithembetake。 YounextseeLewissiegetoBrescialay，Andtheclose-straitenedcitystormandtake； FelsinaalmostatthesametimestayWithsuccour，andthepapalarmybreak； Andnext，\'twoudseem，thateitherhostilebandLiestenteduponChassis\'levelstrand。 XL “OnthissideFrance，upontheotherSpain，Extendtheirfiles，andbattlerageshigh； Fastfallthemenatarmsineithertrain，Andthegreenearthistingedwithcrimsondye。 Floodedwithhumangoreseemseverydrain； Marsdoubtstowhomtogivethevictory； WhenthroughAlphonso\'sworththeSpaniardsyield，AndthevictoriousFranksmaintainthefield； XLI “And，forRavennasackedandravagedlies，TheRomanpastorbiteshislipsthroughwoe； Calledbyhim，fromthehills，intempest\'sguise，SwoopthefierceGermansonthefieldsbelow。 ItseemseachFrenchmanunresistingflies，Chasedbytheirbandsbeyondthemountainsnow，Andthattheysetthemulberry\'sthrivingshootThere，whencetheypluckedthegoldenlily\'sroot。 XLII “BeholdtheFrankreturns，andherebeholdIsbroken，bythefaithlessSwissbetrayed，He，thathisroyalfatherseizedandsold，Whosesuccourdearlybytheyouthispaid。 ThoseoverwhomfalseFortune\'swheelhadrolled，Erewhile，beneathanotherkingarraid，Youherebehold，preparingtoeffaceWithvengefuldeedNovara\'slatedisgrace； XLIII “AndseewithbetterauspicesreturnThevaliantFrancis，foremostofhistrain，WhososhallbreakthehaughtySwitzer\'shorn，Thatlittleshortofspenttheirbandsremain； Andthemshallnevermorethestyleadorn，Usurpedbythatfoultroopofchurlishvein，Ofscourgeofprinces，andthefaith\'sdefence，Towhichthoserusticsrudeshallmakepretence。 XLIV “Lo！hetakesMilan，intheleague\'sdespite: Lo！withtheyouthfulSforzamakesaccord: Lo！Bourbonthefaircitykeeps，inrightOfFrancis，fromthefuriousGermanhorde: Lo！whileinotherhighemprizeandfightElsewhereisoccupiedhisroyallord，Norknowstheprideandlicenseofhishost，Throughthesethecityshallanewbelost。 XLV “Lo！otherFrenchwhohisgrandsire\'sveinInherits，nothisgenerousnamealone！ WhobytheChurch\'sfavourwillregain——TheGaulexpelled——alandwhichwashisown。 Francetooreturns，butkeepsatighterrein，NoroverItaly，aswont，hasflown: ForMantua\'snobledukethefoeshallstay，And，atTicino\'spassage，barhisway。 XLVI “Thoughonhischeekyouth\'sblossomsscarceappear，Worthyimmortalglory，Frederickshines； Andwellthatpraisedeserves，sincebyhisspear，Butmorebycareandskill，Pavia\'slinesAgainsttheFrenchdefendsthatcavalier，Andfrustratesthesea-lion\'sbolddesigns。 Youseetwomarquises，Italia\'sboast，Andboth，aliketheterrorofourhost。 XLVII “Bothofonebloodandofonenesttheyare； TheforemostistheboldAlphonso\'sseed，Whom，ledbythatfalseblackintothesnare，Youlatebeheldinpurpletorrentbleed。 Youseedefeatedbyhiscounselware，HowofttheFranksfromItalyrecede。 Thenext，ofvisagesobenignandbright，IslordofGuastoandAlphonsohight； XLVIII “Thisisthatgoodlyknight，whosepraiseyouheardWhenruggedIschia\'sislandIdisplayed，OfwhomsageMerlin，withpropheticword，ToPharamondsuchmightymatterssaid； Whosebirthshouldtothatseasonbedeferred，Whenmorethaneversuchachampion\'said，Againstthebarbarousenemy\'sattack，VextItaly，andChurch，andEmpirelack。 XLIX “HeinhiscousinofPescara\'srear，——ProsperColonna，chiefofthatemprize—— MakestherudeSwitzerpayBicoccadear，PaidbytheFrenchmaninyetdearerwise。 BeholdwhereFrancepreparesforfreshcareer，AndtorepairhermanylossestriesBeholdonehostonLombardydescend！ BeholdthatotheragainstNapleswend！ L “Bustshe，thatmovesuslikethedustwhichfliesBeforetherestlesswind，whichwhirlsitround，Liftsifaloftawhile，andfromtheskiesBlowsbackanewtherisingcloudtoground，Toahundredthousandswells，inFrancis\'eyes，ThesoldierswhoPavia\'swallssurround。 Themonarchseesbutthatwhichhecommands，Normarkshowwaxorwastehisleagueringbands。 LI “`Tisthusthat，throughthegreedyservant\'ssin，Andeasysovereign\'sgoodness，onhisside，Thefilesbeneathhisbannersmusterthin，Wheninhismidnightcamp，`toarms，\'iscried，ForbythewarySpaniardschargedwithinHisrampartsishe；foesthatwiththeguideOfAvalo\'sfairlineage，wouldassayTomaketoheavenorhelltheirdesperateway。 LII “YouseethebestofthenobilityOfallfairFranceextinguishedonthefield； Howmanyswords，howmanylances，seeTheSpaniardsroundthevaliantmonarchwield。 Behold！hishorsefallsunderhim；yetheWillneitherownhimselfsubdued，oryield； ThoughtoassaulthimfromallsidesisrunBywrathfulbands，andsuccourthereisnone。 LIII “Themonarchwelldefendshimfromthefoe，Alloverbathedwithbloodofhostilevein。 Butvalourstoopsatlasttonumbers；lo！ Thekingistaken，isconveyedtoSpain； AndalluponPescara\'slordbestowAndhimofthatinseparabletwain—— OfGuastohight——thepraiseandprimerenownForthatgreatkingcaptivedandhosto\'erthrown。 LIV “Thishosto\'erthrownuponPavia\'splains，That，boundforNaples，haltsuponitsway: Asanill-nourishedlamportaperwanes，Forwantofwaxoroil，withflickeringray。 Lo！thekingleaveshissonsinSpanishchains，Andhomereturns，hisowndomaintosway。 Lo！whileinItalyheleadshisband，Anotherwarsuponhisnativeland。 LV “IneverypartyouseehowRomeiswoe，Midruthlessrapine，murder，fire，andrape。 Seealltowastingrackandruingo，Andnothinghumanordivineescape。 Theleague\'smenheartheshrieks，beholdtheglowOfhostilefires，andlo！theybackwardshapeTheircourse，wheretheyshouldhurryontheirway，Andleavethepontifftohisfoesaprey。 LVI “Lautrecthemonarchsendswithotherbands； YetnotanewtowaronLombardy； ButtodeliverfromrapacioushandsTheChurch\'sheadandlimbs，alreadyfree，Soslowlyheperformstheking\'scommands。 Next，overrunbyhimthekingdomsee，Andhisstrongarmsagainstthecityturned，WhereintheSyren\'sbodyliesinurned。 LVII “Lo！theimperialsquadronsthithersteer，Aidtotheleagueredcitytoconvey； Andlo！burnt，sunk，destroyed，theydisappear，EncounteredbytheDoriainmid-way。 Behold！howFortunelightdoesshiftandveer，SofriendlytotheFrenchmantillthisday！ Whoslaystheirhostwithfever，notwithlance； NorofathousandonereturnstoFrance。 LVIII Thesehistoriesandmorethepicturesshew，(Fortotellallwouldasktoolongastrain) Inbeauteouscoloursandofdifferenthue； Sincesuchthathall，itthesecouldwellcontain。 Thepaintingtwiceandthricethoseguestsreview，Norhowtoleavethemknowsthelingeringtrain，\'Twouldseem；perusingoftwhattheybeholdInscribedbelowthebeauteousworkingold。 LIX Whenwiththesepicturestheytheirsighthadfed，Andtalkedlongwhile——theseladiesandtherest—— TheytotheirchambersbythatLordwereled，Wontmuchtoworshipeveryworthyguest。 Alreadyallweresleeping，whenherbedAtlastDukeAymon\'sbeauteousdaughterprest。 Shehere，shethere，herrestlessbodythrows，Nowright，nowleft，butvainlyseeksrepose: LX Yetslumbertowarddawn，andinadreamTheformofherRogeroseemstoview。 Thevisioncries:“Whyvexyourself，anddeemThingsrealwhicharehollowanduntrue? BackwardsshallsoonerflowthemountainstreamThanItootherturnmythoughtfromyou。 WhenyouIlovenot，thenunlovedbymeThisheart，theseapplesofmineeyes，willbe。 LXI “HitherhaveIrepaired(itseemedhesaid) TobebaptizedanddoasIprofessed。 IfIhavelingered，Ihavebeendelaid，ByotherwoundthanthatofLoveopprest。” Withthathevanishedfromthemartialmaid，Andwiththevisionbrokenwasherrest。 Newfloodsoftearstheawakeneddamselshed，Andtoherselfinthissadfashionsaid: LXII “Whatpleasedwasbutadream；alas！asheerRealityisthismywakingbane； Myjoyadreamandprompttodisappear，Nodreammycruelandtormentingpain。 Ah！whereforewhatIseemedtoseeandhear，CannotI，waking，seeandhearagain? Whatailsye，wretchedeyes，thatclosedyeshowUnrealgood，andopenbutonwoe? LXIII “Sweetsleepwithpromisedpeacemysouldidbuoy，ButItobitterwarfarewakeanew； Sweetsleepbutbroughtwithitfallaciousjoy，But——sureandbitter——wakingillsensue。 Iffalsehoodsodelightandtruthannoy，NevermoremayIseeorhearwhat\'strue！ Ifsleepingbringsmeweal，andwatchingwoe，ThepainsofwakingmayIneverknow！ LXIV “Blestanimalsthatsleepthroughhalftheyear，Noropeyourheavyeyelids，nightnorday！ Forifsuchtedioussleeplikedeathappear，Suchwatchingislikelife，Iwillnotsay，Since——suchmylot，beyondallwont，severe—— Ideathinwatching，lifeinsleepassay。 Butoh！ifdeathsuchsleepresemble，Death，EvennowIpraythreestopmyfleetingbreath！“ LXV Thecloudsweregone，thehorizonoverspreadWithglowingcrimsonbythenew-bornsun，Andinthesesigns，unlikethepast，wasreadAbetterpromiseofthedaybegun: WhenBradamantupstartedfromherbed，Andarmedherforthejourneytobedone，Herthanksfirstrenderedtothecourteouslord，Forhiskindofcheerandhospitableboard。 LXVI Andfound，theladymessenger，withmaidAndsquire，hadissuedfromthecastledhold，Andwasa-field，whereherarrivalstayedThosethreegoodwarriors，thosethedamselboldTheevebeforehadonthechampaignlaid，Castfromtheirhorsesbyherlanceofgold； Andwhohadsuffered，totheirmightypain，Allnight，thefreezingwindandpatteringrain。 LXVII Addtosuchill，that，hungeringsoreforfood，Theyandtheirhorses，throughthelivelongnight，Tramplingthemire，withchatteringteeth，hadstood: But(whatwell-nighengenderedmoredespite——Saynotwellnigh——moremovedthewarrior\'smood) WasthattheyknewthedamselwouldreciteHowtheyhadbeenunhorsedbyhostilelanceInthefirstcoursewhichtheyhadruninFrance； LXVIII And——eachresolvedtodieorelsehisnameForthwithinnewencountertoretrieve—— ThatUlany，themessage-bearingdame，(WhosestylenolongerIunmentionedleave)，AfairernotionoftheirknightlyfameThanheretofore，mighthaplynowconceive，BoldBradamantanewtofightdefied，Whenofthedrawbridgecleartheyherdescried； LXIX Notthinking，howsoe\'er，shewasamaid，Whoinnolookoractthemaidconfest； DukeAymon\'sdaughter，lothtobedelaid，Refuses，asatravellerthatispressed。 Buttheysooftenandsosorelyprayed，Thatshecouldillrefusethekings\'request。 Herlanceshelevels，atthreestrokesextendsAllthreeonearth，andthusthewarfareends: LXX ForBradamantnomorehercourserwheeled，Butturnedherbackuponthefoeso\'erthrown。 They，thatintenttogainthegoldenshield，Hadsoughtalandsodistantfromtheirown，Risinginsullensilencefromthefield(Forspeechwithalltheirhardihoodwasgone) Appearedasstupefiedbytheirsurprise，NortoUlaniadaredtolifttheireyes。 LXXI Forthey，asthithertheytheircourseaddrest，Hadvauntedtothemaidinboastingvein，Nopaladinorknightwithlanceinrest，Againsttheworsthissaddlecouldmaintain。 Tomakethemvailyetmoretheirhaughtycrest，Andlookupontheworldwithlessdisdain，Shetellsthem，bynopaladinorpeerWeretheyunhorsed，butbyawoman\'sspear。 LXXII “NowwhatofRoland\'sandRinaldo\'smight，Notwithoutreasonheldinsuchrenown，Oughtyoutothink(shesaid)whenthusinfightYebyafemalehandareoverthrown? Say，ifthebuckleroneoftheserequite，——Betterthanbyawomanyehavedone，Willyebythoseredoubtedwarriorsdo? SothinknotI，norhaplythinksoyou。 LXXIII “Thismaysufficeyouall；andneedinnoneAclearerproofofprowesstodisplay； Andwhodesires，ifrashlyanyoneDesires，againhisvalourtoassay，Wouldaddbutscathetoshame，nowmadehisown； Now；andthesameto-dayasyesterday。 Unlessperchancehethinksitpraiseandgain，Bysuchillustriouswarriorstobeslain。” LXXIV WhentheybyUlanywerecertifiedAwoman\'shandhadcausedtheiroverthrow，WhowithadeeperblackthanpitchhaddyedTheirhonour，heretoforesofairofshow； Andmorethantenherstorytestified，Whereonesufficed——withsucho\'erwhelmingwoeWeretheypossest，theywithsuchfuryburned，Theywellnighonthemselvestheirweaponsturned。 LXXV Whatarmstheyhaduponthem，theyunbound，Andcastthem，strungbyrageandfurysore，Intothemoatwhichgirtthatcastleround，Norevenkeptthefaulchionswhichtheywore； And，sinceawomanthemhadcasttoground，O\'erwhelmedwithrageandshame，thewarriorsswore，Themselvesofsuchacryingshametoclear，They，withoutbearingarms，wouldpassayear； LXXVI AndthattheyevermoreafootwouldfareUphillordown，bymountainorbyplain，Nor，whentheyearwasended，wouldtheywearTheknightlymailorclimbthesteedagain； Savethatfromothertheybyforceshouldbear，Inbattle，othersteedsandotherchain。 So，withoutarms，topunishtheirmisdeeds，Thesewenda-foot，thoseothersontheirsteeds。 LXXVII Lodgedinatownshipatthefallofnight，DukeAymon\'sdaughter，journeyingParis-ward，HearshowKingAgramantwasfoiledinfight。 Goodharbouragewithalofbedandboard，Sheinherhostelfound；butsmalldelightThisandallcomfortselsetoherafford。 Forthesaddamselmeatandsleepforegoes，Norfindsarestingplace；farlessrepose。 LXXVIII ButsoIwillnotonherstorydwell，Asnottoseekanewthevalianttwain； Who，byconsent，besidealonelywell，Hadtiedtheirgoodlycoursersbytherein。 Ioftheirwartoyousomedealwilltell，Awarnotwagedforempireordomain，ButthatthebestshouldbuckletohissideGoodDurindana，andBaiardoride。 LXXIX Nosignalthey，notrumpettheyattend，Toblowthemtothelists，nomasterwhoShouldteachthemwhentofoinandwhentofend，Orwaketheirsleepingwrath；theirswordstheydrew: Then，oneagainsttheother，boldlywend，Withliftedblades，thequickanddextroustwo。 Already\'ganthechampions\'furyheat，Andfastandhardtheirswordswereheardtobeat。 LXXX Nonee\'erbyprooftwootherfaulchionschoseForsoundandsolid，abletoendureThreestrokesaloneofsuchconflictingfoes，Passingallmeansandmeasure；butsopure，Soperfectwastheirtemper，fromallblowsBysuchrepeatedtrialsosecure，Theyinathousandstrokesmightclashonhigh，——Naymore，noryetthesolidmetalfly。 LXXXI Withmickleindustry，withmightypainAndart，Rinaldo，shiftinghereandthere，AvoidsthedeadlydintofDurindane，Wellknowinghow\'tiswonttocleaveandtear。 Gradassostruckwithgreatermightandmain，Butwellnighallhisstrokeswerespentinair； Of，ifhesometimessmote，hesmoteonpart，WhereDurindanawroughtlessharmthansmart。 LXXXII Rinaldowithmoreskillhisbladeinclined，AndstunnedthearmofSericana\'slord。 Himofthereachedwherecasqueandcoatconfined，Andoftenrakedhishauncheswiththesword: Butadamantinewashiscorslet\'srind，Norlinktherestlessfaulchionbrokeorbored。 Ifsoimpassivewasthepaynim\'sscale，Know，charmedbymagicwasthestubbornmail。 LXXXIII Withoutreposingtheylongtimehadbeen，Upontheirdeadlybattlesointent，That，saveononeanother\'stroubledmien，Theirangryeyesthewarriorshadnotbent。 Whensuchdespiteouswaranddeadlyspleen，Divertedbyanotherstrife，werespent，Hearingamightynoise，bothchampionsturn，AndgoodBaiardo，sorebested，discern。 LXXXIV TheygoodBaiardobyamonsterview，——Abird，andbiggerthanthatcourser——prest。 AbovethreeyardsinlengthappearedtoviewThemonster\'sbeak；abatinalltherest。 Equiptwithfeathers，blackasinkinhue，Andpiercingtalonswasthewingedpest； Aneyeoffireithad，acruellook，And，likeship-sails，twospreadingpinionsshook。 LXXXV Perhapsitwasabird；butwhenorwhereAnotherbirdresemblingthiswasseenIknownot，I，norhaveIanywhere，ExceptinTurpin，heardthatsuchhasbeen。 Hencethatitwasafiend，toupperairEvokedfromdepthsofnetherhellIween； WhichMalagigiraisedbymagicsleight，Thatsohemightdisturbthechampions\'fight。 LXXXVI SodeemedRinaldotoo:andcontestsore\'TwixthimandMalagigihencebegun； Buthewouldnotconfessthecharge；nayswore，Evenbythelightwhichlightstheglorioussun，Thathemightclearhimoftheblamehebore，Hehadnotthatwhichwasimputeddone。 Whetherafiendorfowl，thepestdescends，AndgoodBaiardowithhistalonsrends。 LXXXVII Quicklythesteed，possessedofmicklemight，Breaksloose，and，inhisfuryanddespair，Againstthemonsterstriveswithkickandbite； Butswiftlyheretiresandsoarsinair: Hethencereturning，prompttowheelandsmite，Circlesandbeatsthecourser，hereandthere。 Whollyunskilledinfence，andsorebested，Baiardoswiftlyfromthemonsterfled。 LXXXVIII Baiardototheneighbouringforestflies，Seekingtheclosestshadeandthickestspray； Abovethefeatheredmonsterflaps，witheyesIntenttomarkwherewidestistheway。 Butthatgoodhorsethegreenwoodthreads，andliesAtlastwithinagrot，concealedfromday。 WhenthewingedbeasthaslostBaiardo\'straces。 Hesoarsaloft，andotherquarrychases。 LXXXIX RinaldoandGradasso，whodescriedBaiardo\'sflight，theconqueror\'sdestinedmeed，Thebattletosuspend，oneitherside，Tilltheyregainedthegoodlyhorse，agreed，Savedfromthatfowlwhichchasedhim，farandwide； Conditioningwhicheverfoundthesteed，Withhimanewshouldtothatfountainwend，Besidewhosebrimtheirbattletheyshouldend。 XC Quittingthefount，theyfollow，wheretheyviewNewprintsupontheforestgreenswardmade: BymuchBaiardodistancesthetwo，Whosetardyfeettheirwishesillobeyed。 HimselfthekingonhisAlfanathrew，Thatnearathandwastetheredintheglade，Leavinghisfoebehindinevilplight；—— Nevermoremalcontentandvextinsprite。 XCI RinaldoceasedinlittletimetospyBaiardo\'straces，whostrangecoursehadrun； Andmadeforthornythicket，wetordry，Tree，rock，orriver，withdesigntoshunThosecruelclaws，which，pouncingfromthesky，Tohimsuchoutrageandsuchscathehaddone。 Rinaldo，afterlabourvainandsoreToawaithimatthefountreturnedoncemore； XCII Incase，aserstconcertedbythetwain，Thekingshouldthitherwiththesteedresort； Buthavingsoughthimtherewithlittlegain，Faredtohiscampafoot，withpiteousport。 ReturnwenowtohimofSericane，Hethathadspedwithalinothersort，Who，notbyjudgement，guidedtohisprey，Buthisrarefortune，heardBaiardoneigh； XCIII Andfoundhimshrowdedinhiscavernedlair，Sosoremoreoverbyhisfrightopprest，Hefearedtoissueintoopenair。 Thusofthathorsehimselfthekingpossest。 WellherememberedtheirconditionswereTobringhimtothefount；butlittlepressedNowwasthatknighttokeepthepromisemade，Andthuswithinhimselfinsecretsaid: XCIV “Winhimwhowill，inwarandstrife，ImoreDesireinpeacetomakethesteedmyown: Fromtheworld\'sfurtherside，didIofyoreWendhitherward，andforthisendalone。 Havingthecourser，hemistakesmesore，Thatthinkstheprizebymewillbeforegone。 HimwouldRinaldoconquer，lethimfareToInd，asItoFrancehavemaderepair。 XCV “ForhimnolesssecureisSericane，ThantwiceformehasbeenhisFrance，“hesaid，AndprickedforArles，alongtheroadmostplain，Andinitshavenfoundthefleetarrayed。 Freightedwithhim，thesteedandDurindane，Awell-riggedgalleyfromthatharbourweighed。 Ofthesehereafter！——I，atothercall，NowquitRinaldo，king，andFrance，andall。 XCVI AstolphoinhisflightwillIpursue，Thatmadehishippogryphlikepalfreyflee，Withreinsandsell，soquickthewelkinthrough； Thathawkandeaglesoaracourselessfree。 O\'erthewidelandofGaulthewarriorflewFromPyreneestoRhine，fromseatosea。 Hewestwardtothemountainsturnedaside，WhichFrance\'sfertilelandfromSpaindivide。 XCVII ToArragonhepastoutofNavarre，——Theywhobeheld，sorewonderingatthesight—— Then，leavesheTarragonbehindhimfar，Uponhisleft，Biscayuponhisright: TraversedCastile，Gallicia，Lisbon，areSevilleandCordova，withrapidflight； Norcityonsea-shore，norinlandplain，IsunexploredthroughouttherealmofSpain。 XCVIII BeneathhimCadizandthestraithespied，WherewhilomgoodAlcidesclosedtheway； FromtheAtlantictothefurthersideOfEgypt，bento\'erAfrica，tostray； ThefamousBalearicislesdescried，AndIvica，thatinhispassagelay； TowardArzillathenheturnedtherein，AbovetheseathatseversitfromSpain。 XCIX Morocco，Fez，andOran，lookingdown，Hippona，Argier，he，andBugiatold，Whichfromallcitiesbearawaythecrown，Nopalmorparsleywreath，butcrownofgold； NobleBisertanextandTunis-town，Capys，Alzerba\'sisle，thewarriorbold，Tripoli，Berniche，Ptolomittaviewed，AndintoAsia\'slandtheNilepursued。 C \'TwixtAtlas\'shaggyridgesandtheshore，Heviewedeachregionsinhisspaciousround； HeturnedhisbackuponCarenahoar，AndskimmedabovetheCyrenaeanground； PassingthesandydesertoftheMoor，InAlbajada，reachedtheNubian\'sbound； LeftBattus\'tombbehindhimontheplain，AndAmmon\'s，nowdilapidated，fane。