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XVIII PerceivingnowthatnothingcandefendTheirbarkfromwreckonthatruderockandbare，Alltotheirprivateaimsaloneattend，Andonlytopreservetheirlifehavecare。 Whoquickestcan，intotheskiffdescend； Butinathoughtsoovercrowdedare，Throughthosesomanywhoinvadetheboat，That，gunwale-deep，shescarceremainsafloat。 XIX Rogero，onbeholdingmaster，mate，Andmenabandoningtheshipwithspeed，Indoublet，asheis，sansmailandplate，Hopesintheskiff，arefugeinthatneed: Butfindsheroverchargedwithsuchaweight，Andafterwardssomanymoresucceed，Thattheo\'erwhelmingwavethepinnacedrown，Andshewithallherwretchedfreightgoesdown； XX Goesdown，and，foundering，dragswithherwhoe\'erLeavingthelargerbark，onherrelies。 Thendolefulshrieksareheard，\'midsobandtear，Callingforsuccouronunpityingskies: Butforshortspacethatshrillingcrytheyrear； For，swolnwithrageandscorn，thewatersrise，AndinamomentwhollystoptheventWhenceissuesthatsadclamourandlament。 XXI Onesinksoutright，nomoretoreappear； Somerise，andboundingwiththebillowsgo: Theircourse，withheaduplifted，otherssteer； Anarm，anunshodleg，thoseothersshow: Rogero，whothetempestwillnotfear，Springsupwardtothesurfacefrombelow； Andlittledistantseesthatrock，invainEschewedbyhimandhisattendanttrain。 XXII Himselfwithhandsandfeetthewarriorrows，Hopingbyforcethereoftowintheshore； Breastboldlytheimportunateflood，andblowsWithhisunweariedbreaththefoambefore。 Waxingmeanwhile，thetroubledwaterrose，Andfromtherocktheabandonedvesselbore； Quittedofthoseunhappymen，whodie(Socursttheirlot)thedeathfromwhichtheyfly。 XXIII Alas！forman\'sdeceitfulthoughtsandblind！ Theshipescapedfromwreck，wherehopewasnone； Whenmasterandwhenmentheirchargeresigned，Andletthevesselwithoutguidancerun。 Itwouldappearthewindhaschangeditsmind，Onseeingallthatsailedinheraregone； Andblowsthevesselfromthoseshallowsfree，Throughbettercourse，intoasafersea。 XXIV She，havingdriftedwildlywithherguide，Withouthim，madedirectlyAfrick\'sstrand，TwoorthreemilesofwasteBisertawide，UponthequarterfacingEgypt\'sland； And，astheseawentdownandthewinddied，Stoodbeddedinthatwearywasteofsand。 NowthitherRolandroved，whopacedtheshore； AsIinotherstrainrehearsedbefore； XXV Andwillingtodiscoverifalone，Laden，orlight，thestrandedvesselwere，He，Olivier，andMonodantes\'son，Aboardherinashallowbarkrepair: Beneaththehatchwaystheydescend，butnoneOfhumankindtheysee；andonlythereFindgoodFrontino，withthetrenchantswordAndgallantarmourofhisyouthfullord； XXVI WhowassohurriedinhishastyflightHehadnoteventimetotakehissword； ToOrlandoknown；which，Balisardohight，Washiserewhile；thetale\'suponrecord，Andyehavereaditall，aswellIwite； HowFalerinalostittothatlord，Whenwasteaswellherbeauteousbowershelaid； AndhowfromhimBrunellostoletheblade； XXVII AndhowbeneathCarena，ontheplainBrunelloonRogerothisbestowed。 Howmatchlesswasthatfaulchion\'sedgeandgrain，Tohimexperiencehadalreadyshowed； Isay，Orlando；whowasthereforefain，Andtoheaven\'skingwithgratefulthankso\'erflowed； Anddeemed，andoftenafterwardssosaid，Heavenforsuchpressingneedhadsenttheblade: XXVIII Suchpressingneed，inthathehadtofightWiththeredoubtedkingofSericane； Andknewthathe，besideshisfearfulmight，WaslordofBayardandofDurindane。 Notknowingthem，Anglantes\'valiantknightSohighlyratednottheplateandchainAshethatthesehadproved:theyvalourwere，Butvaluedlessasgoodthanrichandfair； XXIX And，forofharnesshehadlittleneed，Charmed，andagainstallweaponsfortified，ToOlivierheleftthewarlikeweed: Notsothesword；whichtohiswaisthetied: ToBrandimartOrlandogavethesteed: ThusequallythatspoilwouldhedivideWithhiscompanionstwain，inequalshare，Whopartnersinthatrichdiscoverywere。 XXX Againstthedayoffight，ingoodlygearAndnew，thosewarriorsseektheirlimbstodeck。 BlazoneduponOrlando\'sshieldappearTheburningboldandloftyBabel\'swreck。 Alyme-dogargentbearsSirOlivier，Couchant，andwiththeleashuponhisneck: Themotto；TILLHECOMES:IngildedvestAndworthyofhimselfhewillbedrest。 XXXI BoldBrandimartdesigneduponthedayOfbattle，forhisroyalfather\'ssake，Andhisownhonour，nodevicemoregayThanadimsurcoattothefieldtotake。 BygentleFlordeliceforthatdarkarray，Waswroughtthefairestfacingshecouldmake。 Withcostlyjewelswasthebordersown； Sablethevest，andofonepiecealone。 XXXII Withherownhandtheladywroughtthatvest，Becomingwellthefinestplateandchain，Whereinthevaliantwarriorshouldbedrest，Andcloakhiscourser\'scroupandchestandmane: But，fromthatdaywhensheherselfaddrestUntothistask，tillendedwasherpain，Sheshowednosignofgladness；northiswhile，Norafter，wassheeverseentosmile。 XXXIII Theheartfeltfear，thetormentevermoreOflosingBrandimartthedamepursued。 ShehimwhilereahundredtimesandmoreEngagedinfierceandfearfulfighthadviewed； NoreversuchliketerrorheretoforeHadblanchedhercheekandfrozeheryouthfulblood； Andthisnewsenseoffearincreasedhertrouble，Andmadethetremblinglady\'sheartbeatdouble。 XXXIV Thewarriorstothewindtheircanvasrear，Whenpointdevicethethreeaccoutredare。 BoldSansonetisleft，withEngland\'speer，Intrustedwiththefaithfularmy\'scare。 Flordelice，prickedatheartwithcruelfear，Fillingtheheavenswithvow，lamentandprayer，Asfarastheybysightcanfollowedbe，Followstheirsailsuponthefoamingsea。 XXXV Scarce，withmuchlabour，thetwocaptainsledHer，gazingonthewaters，fromtheshore，Andtothepalacedrew，whereonherbedTheyleftthelady，grievedandtremblingsore。 Meanwhileupontheirquestthoseotherssped，Whommercywindandweatherseawardbore。 Theirvesselmadethatislandontheright； Thefieldappointedforsofellafight。 XXXVI Orlandodisembarks，withhisarray，HiskinsmanOlivierandBrandimart； Whoonthesidewhichfrontstheeasternray，Encampthem，andnothaplywithoutart。 KingAgramantarrivesthatveryday，Andtentshimonthecontrarypart。 Butforthesunissinkingfast，forborneIstheirencountertillthefollowingmorn。 XXXVII Untiltheskiesthedawninglightreceive，Armedservantskeeptheirwatchboththereandhere。 ThevaliantBrandimartresortsthateveThitherward，wheretheirtentsthepaynimsrear； Andparleys，bythisnobleleader\'sleave，WithAgramant；fortheywerefriendswhilere； And，underneaththebanneroftheMoor，HeintoFrancehadpassedfromAfrick\'sshore。 XXXVIII Aftersalutes，andjoininghandwithhand，Fairreasons，asafriend，thefaithfulknightPressedontheleaderofthepaynimbandWhyheshouldnottheappointedbattlefight； Andeverytown——restoredtohiscommand—— Laying\'twixtNileandCalpe\'srockyheight，Vowedhe，withRoland\'slicense，shouldreceive，IfuponMary\'sSonhewouldbelieve。 XXXIX Hesaid:“Forlovedyouwere，andarebyme，ThiscounselgiveI；thatIdeemitsane，SinceIpursueit，youassuredmustbe: MahoundIholdbutasanidolvain； InJesusChrist，thelivingGodIsee，Andtoconductyouinmywaywerefain； I\'thewayofsafetyfainwouldhaveyoumoveWithmeandallthoseothersthatIlove。 XL “Inthisconsistsyourwelfare；counselnoneSavethis，inyourdisaster，canavail； And，ofallcounselsleast，goodMilo\'ssonTomeetincombat，cladinplateandmail； Inthattheprofit，ifthefieldbewon，Weighsnotagainsttheloss，inequalscale。 Ifyoubeconqueror，littlegainensues，Yetlittlelossresultsnot，ifyoulose。 XLI “WeregoodOrlandoandweothersslain，Bandedwithhimtoconquerortodie； Wherefore，throughthis，yeshouldyourlostdomainAcquireanew，forsooth，Iseenot，I； NoristherereasonhopetoentertainThat，ifwelifelessonthechampaignelie，MenshouldbewantinginKingCharles\'shostToguardinAfricahispaltriestpost。” XLII ThusBrandimarttoAfick\'scavalier； Andmuchwouldhavesubjoined；but，onhisside，Thatknight，withangryvoiceandhaughtycheer，Thepaganinterrupted，andreplied: “`TissuretemerityandmadnesssheerMovesyouandwhatsoeverwightbeside，Thatcounselsmatter，beitgoodorill，Uncalledacounsellor\'sdutytofulfil； XLIII “Andhowtothink，fromlovethosecounselsflowWhichonceyouboreandbearme，asyousay，(Tospeaktheverytruth)Idonotknow，WhowithOrlandoseeyouhere，thisday。 Iweenthat，knowingyouaredoomedtowoe，Andmarkedforthedevouringdragon\'sprey，Yeallmankindwoulddragtonetherhell，Inyoureternityofpainstodwell。 XLIV “IfIshallwinorlose，remountmythrone，Orpassmyfuturedaysinexiledrear，Godonlyknows，whosepurposeisunknownTome，inturn，ortoAnglantes\'peer。 Befallwhatmay，bymeshallnoughtbedoneUnworthyofaking，throughshamefulfear。 Ifdeathmustbemycertainportion，I，Ratherthanwrongmyprincelyblood，willdie。 XLV “Yemaydepart，who，saveyebetterplayThewarrior，into-morrow\'slistedfight，Thenyehaveplaidtheembassadorto-day，InarmswillsecondillAnglantes\'knight。” Agramantendedsohisfurioussay；—— Hisangrybosomboilingwithdespite。 Sosaid——thewarriorsparted，torepose，Tillfromtheneighbouringseathedayarose。 XLVI Whenthefirstwhiteningofthedawnwasseen，Armed，inamomentleaptonhorsebackall； Shortparleypastthepuissantfoesbetween。 Therewasnostop；therewasnointerval； Fortheyhavelaidinresttheirlanceskeen: ButIintotoofoulafaultshouldfallMeseems，mylord，if，whiletheirdeedsItellIletRogeroperishintheswell。 XLVII CleavingthefloodwithnimblehandsandfeetHeswims，amidthehorridsurges\'roar，Onhimthethreateningwindandtempestbeat，Buthimhisharassedconsciencevexesmore。 Christ\'swrathhefears；and，sinceinwaterssweet(Whentimeandfairoccasionservedofyore) He，inhisfolly，baptismlittleprized，Fearsinthesebitterwavestobebaptized。 XLVIII ThosemanypromisesrememberedareWherebyhetohislady-lovewastied，ThoseoathswhichsworntogoodRinaldowere，Andwereinnoughtfulfilleduponhisside。 ToGod，inhopethathewouldhearandspare，Thatherepented，oftentimeshecried，And，shouldheland，andscapethatmortalscaith，TobeaChristian，vowedinheartandfaith； XLIX Andne\'er，insuccouroftheMoorishtrain，Withswordorlance，thefaithfultooffend； AndintoFrance，wherehetoCharlemagneWouldrenderhonourdue，forthwithtowend； NorBradamantwithidlewordsagainTocheat，butbringhislovetohonestend。 Amiracleitisthat，ashevows，Heswimsmorelightlyandhisvigourgrows。 L Hisvigourgrows；unweariedishismind； Andstillhisarmsfromhimthebillowthrow，Thisbillowfollowedfastbythatbehind； Whereofoneliftshimhigh，onesinkshimlow。 Risingandfalling，vextbywaveandwind，SogainstheChildthatshorewithlabourslow； Andwheretherockyhillslopesseawardmost，Alldrenchedanddropping，climbstheruggedcoast。 LI AlltheothersthathadplungedintothefloodIntheend，o\'erwhelmedbythosewildwatersdied。 Rogero，astoProvidenceseemedgood，Mountedthesolitaryislet\'sside。 Whensafeuponthebarrenrockhestood，Anewalarmthestriplingterrified； Tobewithinthosenarrowboundsconfined，Anddie，withhardshipandwithhungerpined。 LII Yethewithanunconqueredheart，intentTosufferwhattheheavensforhimordained，O\'erthosehardstones，againstthatsteepascent，Towardsthetopwithfeetintrepidstrained； Andnotahundredyardshadgone，when，bentWithyears，andwithlongfastandvigilstained，Heworthyofmuchworshiponeespied，Inhermit\'sweed，descendthemountain\'sside； LIII Whocries，onhisapproachinghim，“Saul，Saul，Whypersecutestthoumyfaithfulseed?“ AswhilomsaidtheSaviourtoSaintPaul，When(blessedstroke！)hesmotehimfromhissteed。 “Thouthought\'sttopassthesea，norpaywithal； Thought\'sttodefraudthepilotofhismeed。 ThouseestthatGodhasarmstoreachandsmite，Whenfarthestoffthoudeem\'stthatGodofmight。” LIV Andhe，thatholiestanchoret，pursued，TowhomthenightforegoingGoddidsendAvision，asheslumbered，andforeshewedHow，thitherbyhisaidtheChildshouldwend； Whereinhispastandfuturelife，reviewed，Wereseen，aswellashisunhappyend； Andsons，andgrandsons，andhiseveryheir，Fullyrevealedtothatgoodhermitwere。 LV Thatanchoretpursues，anddoesupbraidRogerofirst，andcomfortsfinally: Upbraidethhim，becausehehaddelaidBeneaththateasyyoketobendtheknee； Andwhatheshouldhavedone，whenwhilomprayedAndcalledofChrist——thenuncompelledandfree—— Haddonewithlittlegrace；norturnedtoGodUntilhesawhimthreateningwiththerod。 LVI Thencomfortshim——thatChristayeheavenallowsTothem，thatlateorearlyheavendesire； AndallthoselabourersoftheGospelshows，Paidbythevineyard\'slordwithequalhire。 Withcharityandwarmdevotionglows，Andhiminstructsthevenerablesire，AstowardtherockycellwhereheresidesHewithweakstepsandslowRogeroguides。 LVII Abovethathallowedcell，onthehill\'sbrow，Alittlechurchreceivestherisingday； Commodiousisthefaneandfairenow； Thencetothebeachdescendsathicketgray，Wherefertileandfruit-bearingpalm-treesblow，Myrtle，andlowlyjuniper，andbay，Evermorethreadedbyalimpidfountain，Whichfallswithceaselessmurmurfromthemountain。 LVIII \'Twaswellnighfortyyears，sinceonthatstoneThegoodlyfriarhadfixedhisquietseat； Which，theretoliveaholylife，alone，ForhimtheSaviourchose，asharbouragemeet。 Purewaterwashisdrink，and，pluckedfromone，Ortheotherplant，wildberrieswerehismeat； Andheartyandrobust，ofailmentsclear，Theholymanhadreachedhiseightiethyear。 LIX Thathermitlitafire，andheapedtheboardWithdifferentfruits，withinhissmallrepair； WherewiththeChildsomedealhisstrengthrestored，Whenhehaddriedhisclothesanddrippinghair。 After，atbetterease，tohimGod\'swordAndmysteriesofourfaithexpoundedwere； Andthedayfollowing，inhisfountainclear，Thatanchoretbaptizedthecavalier。 LX TheredwellstheyoungRogero，wellcontentWithwhattheruggedsojourndoesallow； InthatthefriarshowedshortlyhisintentTosendhimwherehefainwouldturnhisprow。 MeanwhilewithhimhemanyanargumentHandlesandoften；ofGod\'skingdomnow； Nowofthingsappertainingtohiscase； NowtoRogero\'sblood，afuturerace。 LXI TheLord，thateverythingdothseeandhear，Hadtothatholiestanchoretbewrayed，Howheshouldnotexceedtheseventhyear，DatingfromwhenhewasaChristianmade； WhoforthedeathofPinabelwhilere，(Hislady\'sdeed，butonRogerolaid) AswellasBertolagi\'s，shouldbeslainByfalseMaganza\'sillandimpioustrain； LXII And，howthattreasonshouldbesmotheredso，Nosignthereofshouldoutwardlyappear； Forwherethatevilpeopledealttheblow，Theyshouldentombtheyouthfulcavalier。 Forthisshouldvengeancefollow，albeitslow，Dealtbyhisconsortandhissisterdear； Andhowhebyhiswifeshouldlongbesought，Withwearywomb，withheavyburdenfraught，LXIII \'TwixtBrentaandAthesis，beneaththosehills(WhicherstthegoodAntenorsocontented，Withtheirsulphureousveinsandliquidrills，Andmead，andfield，withfurrowsgladindented，ThathefortheseleftpoolswhichXanthusfills； AndIda，andAscaniuslonglamented，) Tillsheachildshouldintheforestsbear，WhichlittledistantfromAtesteare； LXIV AndhowtheChild，inmightandbeautygrown，That，likehissire，Rogeroshallbehight，ThoseTrojans，asofTrojanlineageknown，Shallfortheirlordelectwithsolemnrite； WhonextbyCharles(insuccourofwhosecrownAgainsttheLombardsshallthestriplingfight) Ofthatfairlanddominionshallobtain，Andthehonouredtitleofamarquisgain； LXV AndbecauseCharlesshallsayinLatin`Este\'，(Thatis——belordsofthedominionround！) EntitledinafutureseasonEsteShallwithgoodomenbethatbeauteousground； AndthusitsancienttitleofAtesteShallofitstwofirstletterslosethesound。 GodalsotohisservanthadforesaidThevengeancetakenforRogero\'sdead； LXVI Whoshall，invision，tohisconsorttrueAppearsomedealbeforethedawnofday； Andshallrelatehowhimthetraitorslew，Andwherehisbodyliestohershallsay。 SheandMarphisahence，thosevalianttwo，WithfireandswordonearthshallPoictierslay； Norshallhisson，whenofbefittingage，LessharmMaganzainhismightyrage。 LXVII OnAzos，Alberts，Obysons，diddwellThathermithoar，andontheiroffspringbright； OrBorso，Nicholas，andLeonel，Alphonso，Hercules，andHippolyte，And。lastofthose，thegentleIsabel； Thencurbshistongueandwillnomorerecite。 HetoRogerowhatisfitreveals，Andwhatisfittingtoconceal，conceals。 LXVIII MeanwhileOrlandoandboldBrandimart，Withthatgoodknight，theMarquisOlivier，AgainstthepaynimMarstogetherstart； (NamewellbefittingSericana\'speer) Andtheothertwo——thatfromtheadversepart，Atmorethanafoot-pacetheircourserssteer； IsayKingAgramantandKingSobrine: Thepebblybeachresounds，androllingbrine。 LXIX Whentheyencounterinmidfield，pell-mell，Andtotheskyfleweveryshiveredlance，Atthatloudnoise，theseawasseentoswell，Atthatloudnoise，whichechoedeventoFrance。 GradassoandRolandmetasitbefel； Andfairlybalancedmightappearthechance，ButforthevantageofRinaldo\'shorse； WhichmadeGradassoseemofgreaterforce。 LXX Baiardoshockedthesteedoflessermight，BackedbyOrlando，withsuchmightandmain，Hemadethatcourserstagger，leftandright，Andmeasurenexthislengthupontheplain: VainlytoraisehimstroveAnglantes\'knight，Thrice，nayfourtimes，withrowelsandwithrein； Balkedofhisend，helightsuponthefield，DrawsBalisarda，andupliftshisshield。 LXXI WithAgramantencountersOlivier，Who，fitlymatched，theirfoamingcoursersgall。 BoldBrandimartunhorsedinthecareerSobrino；butitwasnotplainwithalIf\'twasthefaultofhorseorcavalier； ForseldomgoodSobrinousedtofall。 Wasithiscourser\'sorhisownmisdeed，Sobrinofoundhimselfwithoutasteed。 LXXII NowBrandimart，thatuponearthdescriedThekingSobrine，assailednomorehisman； ButatGradasso，whoAnglantes\'prideHadequallyunhorsed，infuryran。 OnAgramantandOliviero\'sside，Meanwhilethewarfarestoodasitbegan: Whenbrokenontheirbucklerswerethespears，Withswordsencounteredthereturningpeers。 LXXIII RolandwhosawGradassoinsuchguise，Asshowedthattoreturnhelittlecared，——Norcanreturn；soBrandimartayeplies，AndpressesSericana\'smonarchhard，Turnsround，and，likehimself，afootdescriesSobrino，inthedoubtfulstrifeunpaired: Athimhesprang；and，athishaughtylook，Heaven，asthewarriortrod，interrorshook。 LXXIV Foreseeingtheassaultwithwaryeye，Prepared，andatcloseward，beholdtheMoor！ Aspilotagainstwhom，nowcrestingnigh，Thethreateningbillowcomeswithhollowroar，Towardsitturnshisprow，and，whensohighHeviewsthesea，wouldgladlybeashore。 Sobrinorearshisbuckler，towithstandThefuriousfallofFalerina\'sbrand。 LXXV OfsuchfinesteelwasBalisarda\'sblade，Thatarmsagainstitlittleshelterwere； Andbyapersonofsuchpuissanceswayed，ByRoland，singeintheworldorrare，Itsplitstheshield，andisinnowisestayed，Thoughboundaboutwithsteeltheedgesare: Itsplitstheshield，andtothebottomrends，Andontheshoulderunderneathdescends。 LXXVI Upontheshoulder；nor，thoughtwistedchainAnddoubleplatesencasethepaynimfoe，ThesehindermuchthatswordofstubborngrainFromopeningwidethepartedfleshbelow。 SobrinoatOrlandosmites；butvainAgainstthevaliantcountiseveryblow； Towhom，forspecialgrace，theKingofheavenAbodycharmedagainstallarmshadgiven。 LXXVII Thevalorouscount，redoublingstillhisblows，Thoughtfromthetrunkthemonarch\'sheadtosmite。 Sobrino，whothestrengthofClermontknows，Andhowtheshieldillboots，retiredfromfight，Yetnotsofar，butthatuponhisbrowsFellthedreadfaulchionofAnglantes\'knight: \'Twasonitsflat，butsuchhismightandmain，Itcrushedthehelmandstupefiedthebrain。 LXXVIII Stunnedbythatfuriousstroke，hepressedtheshore，Anditwaslongereheagaindidrise。 Thepaladinbelievesthewarfareo\'er，AndthatdeprivedoflifeSobrinolies； And，lestGradassotoillpassandsoreShouldbringSirBrandimart，athimheflies: Forhimthepaynimovermatchedinhorse，Inarmsandfaulchion，andperhapsinforce。 LXXIX BoldBrandimart，whoguidesFrontino\'srein，Thegoodlycourser，erstRogero\'ssteed，SowellcontendswithhimofSericane，Thekingyetlittleseemshisfoetoexceed； Who，ifhehadastemperedplateandchainAsthatboldpaynimlord，wouldbetterspeed； But(forhefelthimselfill-armed)theknightOftengaveground，andtraversedleftandright。 LXXX BetterthangoodFrontinohorseisnoneToobeyuponasignthecavalier； \'TwouldseemthatcourserhadthesensetoshunSharpDurindana\'sfall，nowtherenowhere。 MeanwhileelsewhereishorridbattledoneByroyalAgramantandOlivier； Whomaybedeemedwellmatchedinwarlikesleight，Norchampionsdifferingmuchinmartialmight。 LXXXI OrlandohadleftSobrino(asIsaid) Onearth，andagainstSericana\'spride，DesirousvaliantBrandimarttoaid，Evenashewas，afoot，infuryhied: When，prompttoassailGradassowiththeblade，He，looseandwalkinginmidfield，espiedThegoodlyhorse，whichhadSobrinothrown； Andbownedhimstraighttomakethesteedhisown。 LXXXII Heseizedthehorse(fornonethedeedgainsaid) Andtookaleap，andvaultedonhisprize。 Thishandthebridlegrasped，andthattheblade。 Orlando\'smotionsgoodGradassospies； Norathiscomingisthekingdismaid； Whobyhisnamethepaladindefies: Withhim，andbothhispartnersinthefight，Hehopestomakeitdarkbefore\'tisnight。 LXXXIII Leavinghisfoe，he，facingBrava\'slord，Thrustatthecollarofhisshirtofmail，Allelsebesidethefleshthefaulchionbored； Topiercethroughwhichwouldeverylabourfail。 AtthesametimedescendsOrlando\'ssword，(WhereBalisardabitesnospellsavail) Shearshelmet，cuirass，shield，andallbelow，Andcleaveswhate\'eritrakeswithheadlongblow； LXXXIV Andinface，bosom，andinthighitseamed，Beneathhismail，thekingofSericane。 FromwhomhisbloodtillhowhadneverstreamedSincehethatarmourwore；newrageandpainThereatthewarriorfelt，andstrangeitseemedSwordcutsonow，noryetwasDurindane。 HadRolandstruckmorehome，ornearerbeen，Fromheadtobellyhehadclefthimclean。 LXXXV NomoreinarmscantrustthecavalierAsheretofore；forprovedthosearmshavebeen: Hewithmorecare，morecautionthanwhilere，Preparestoparrywiththefaulchionkeen。 WhenenteredBrandimartseesBrava\'speer，Whosnatchedthatbattlefromhim，hebetweenThoseotherconflictsplacedhimself，thatwhereItmostwasneeded，hemightsuccourbear。 LXXXVI Whilesothefightisbalanced\'midthosefoes，Sobrino，thatonearthlongtimehadlain，Whentohimselfhewasreturned，uprose，Infaceandshouldersufferinggrievouspain。 Heliftshisface，hiseyesabouthimthrows； Andthither，wheremoredistantontheplainHeseeshisleader，withlongpacessteersSostealthily，thatnonehiscominghears； LXXXVII HeontheMarquiscame，whohadbuteyesForAgramant，andinthewarrior\'srear，WoundeduponthehocksinsuchfiercewiseThecourserofunheedingOlivier，Thathefallsheadlong；andbeneathhimliesHisvaliantmaster，norhisfootcanclear； Hisleftfoot，whichinthatunthoughtforwoe，Wasinthestirrupjammed，hissteedbelow。 LXXXVIII Sorbinepursued，andwithback-handedblowThoughthehisheadshouldfromhisneckhaveshorn； Butthisforbidsthatarmour，brightofshow，ByVulcanhammered，andbyHectorworn。 Brandimartseeshisrisque，andatthefoeIsbyhissteed，withflowingbridle，borne。 Sobrinoontheheadhesmoteandflung； Butstraightfromearththatfierceoldmanupsprung； LXXXIX AndturnedanewtoOlivier，tospeedThewarrior\'ssoulmorepromptlyonitsway； Orattheleastthatbarontoimpede。 Andhimbeneathhiscourserkeepatbay: BoldOlivier，whosebetterarmwasfreed，Andwithhisswordcouldfendhimashelay，Meanwhilesosmitesandlonges，thereandhere，Thatatsword\'slengthheholdstheancientpeer。 XC Hehopes，ifhimbutlittlehewithstood，Heshallbestraightdeliveredfromthatpain: Heseeshimwhollystrainedandwetwithblood，Andthathespillssomuchfromopenvein，\'Twouldseemhespeedilymustbesubdued，Soweakhehardlycanhimselfsustain。 OftenandofttorisetheMarquisstrove，Yetcouldnotfrombeneathhiscoursermove。 XCI BrandimarthasfoundouttheroyalMoor，Andstormsaboutthatpaynimcavalier； UponFrontino，likealathe，before，Beside，orwhirlinginthewarrior\'srear。 AgoodlyhorsetheChristianchampionbore； Norworsethesouthernking\'sinthecareer: ThatBrigliador，Rogero\'sgifthecrost，Erewhile，byhaughtyMandricardolost。 XCII Greatvantagehashe，onanotherpart: Ofproofandperfectishisironweed。 HisataventuretookSirBrandimart，Ashecouldhaveinhasteinsuchlikeneed； Buthopes(hisangerputshimsoinheart) Tochangeitforabettercoatwithspeech； AlbeittheMoorishking，withbitterblow，Hasmadethebloodfromhisrightshouldflow。 XCIII HimintheflankGradassotoohadgored； (Northiswaslaughingmatter)sohadscannedHisvantagethatredoubtedpaynimlord，Hefoundaplacewhereintoplanthisbrand； Hebrokethewarrior\'sshield，hisleftarmbored，Andtouchedhimslightlyinthebetterhand。 Butthiswasplay，waspastime(mightbesaid)，WithRoland\'sandGradasso\'sbattleweighed。 XCIV GradassohasOrlandohalfdisarmed； Atopandonbothsideshishelmhasbroke: Fallenishisshield，hiscuirasssplit；butharmedThewarriorisnotbythefuriousstroke，Whichopenedplateandmail；forheischarmed； Andworservengeanceonthekinghaswroke，Inface，throat，breasthasgoredthatcavalier，BesidethewoundswhereofIspakewhilere。 XCV Gradasso，desperatewhenhedescriedHimselfallwet，andsmearedwithsanguinedye，AndRoland，allfromheadtofootespied，Aftersuchmightystrokesunstainedanddry，Thinkinghead，breast，andbellytodivide，Withbothhishandsupheavedhisswordonhigh； And，evenashedevised，uponthefront，SmotewithmidbladeAnglantes\'haughtycount。 XCVI Andwouldbyanyothersohavedone；—— Wouldtothesaddle-treehaveclefthimclean: Butthegoodsword，asifitfelluponItsflat，reboundsagain，unstainedandsheen。 ThefuriousstrokeastoundedMilo\'ssonBywhomsomescatteredstarsonearthwereseen。 Hedropsthebridleandwoulddropthebrand，Butthatachainsecuresittohishand。 XCVII SobythenoisewasscaredthehorsethatboreUponhisbackAnglantes\'cavalier。 Thecourserscoweredaboutthepowderyshore，Showinghowgoodhisspeedinthecareer: TheCountybythatstrokeastoundedsore，Hasnotthepowerthefrightenedhorsetosteer。 Gradassofollowsandwillreachhim，soThathebutlittlemorepursuesthefoe； XCVIII Butturninground，beholdstheroyalMoorTotheutmostperilinthatbattlebrought； Forbytheshininghelmetwhichhewore，Withthelefthand，himBrandimarthadcaught； Alreadyhadunlacedthecasquebefore，Andwithhisdaggerwouldnewillhavewrought: NormuchdefencecouldmaketheMoorishlord； ForBrandimartaswellhadrefthissword。 XCIX Gradassoturned，normoreOrlandosought，ButhastenedwhereheAgramantespied: TheincautiousBrandimart，suspectingnoughtOrlandowouldhavelethimturnaside，HadnotGradassoinhiseyesorthought，Andtothepaynim\'sthroathisknifeapplied。 Gradassocame，andathishelmetlayed，Wieldingwitheitherhandhistrenchantblade。 C Fatherofheaven！\'midspiritschosenbythee，Tohimthymartyrtrue，aplaceaccord； Who，havingtraversedhistempestuoussea，Nowfurlshissailsinport。Ah！ruthlesssword，Socruel，Durindana，can\'stthoube，TogoodOrlando，tothineancientlord，Thatthoucan\'stslaughter，inthewarrior\'sview，Ofallhisfriendsthedearestandmosttrue? CI Anironringthatgirthishelmetround，Twoinchesthick，wasbrokebythatfellblowAndcleft；andwiththesolidironbound，Waspartedthegoodcapofsteelbelow，BoldBrandimart，reversedupontheground，Withhaggardfacebesidehishorselieslow； Andissuingwidelyfromthewarrior\'sheadAstreamoflife-blooddyestheshinglered。 CII Cometohimself，theCountyturnshiseyeAndseeshisBrandimartupontheplain，AndinsuchactGradassostandingbyAsclearlyshowsbywhomtheknightwasslain。 IfhemostragedorgrievedIknownot，I，Butsuchshorttimeislefthimtocomplain，Hishastywrathbreaksforth，hisgriefgivesway； Butnow\'tistimethatIsuspendmylay。 CANTO42 ARGUMENT ThevictorywithCountOrlandolies； ButgoodRinaldoandBradamantatheart，(OneforAngelica，theothersighsForyoungRogero)suffercruelsmart。 HimthatinchaseoftheIndiandamselhiesDisdainpreserves；fromthencedoeshedepartTowardsItaly，andiswithcourteouscheerAndwelcomeguestedbyacavalier。 I Whatbit，whatironcurbistobefound，Or(coulditbe)whatadamantinerein，Thatcanmakewrathkeeporderandduebound，Andwithinlawfullimitshimcontain? Whenone，towhomtheconstantheartisboundAndlinkedbyLovewithsolidboltandchain，Wesee，throughviolenceorthroughfouldeceit，Withmortaldamageordishonourmeet。 II Andisthemindsometimes，ifsopossest，Toillandsavageactionledastray，Itmaydeserveexcuse；inthatthebreastNomoreisunderReason\'ssovereignsway。 Achilles，when，beneathhisborrowedcrest，HesawPatrocluscrimsoningtheway，Waswithhismurderer\'sslaughterillcontent，Tillhehismangledcorsehaddraggedandshent。 III UnconqueredDukeAlphonso，angersoInflamedthyhostthedaythatweightystoneWoundedthyforeheadwithsuchgrievousblow，Thatallbelievedittoitsrestwasgone；—— Inflamedthemwithsuchfury，forthefoeInrampart，fosse，orwall，defencewasnone，Who，oneandall，withintheirworkslaydead，Norwightwasleftthewoefulnewstospread。 IV Seeingthyfallcausedthinesuchmightypain，Theyweretofurymoved；hadstthou，mylord，Maintainedthyfooting，haplymightthytrainHavewithlesslicencepliedthemurderoussword。 EnoughfortheethyBastiatoregain！ Infewerhoursreplacedbeneaththyward，ThenCordova\'sandfierceGranada\'sbandTookdayserewhile，towrestitfromthyhand。 V HaplyHeaven\'svengeanceorderedwhatbefel，AndinthatcasethywoundsohinderedtheeTotheend，thecrueloutrage，foulandfell，Donebythatbandbefore，shouldpunishedbe。 ForaftertheunhappyVestidel，Weariedandhurt，hadsoughttheirclemency，Amongthem(mostlyanunchristenedtrain) He，midahundredswords，unarmed，wasslain。 VI Toend；IsaythatotherrageisnoneWhichcanbeweighedwiththatinequalwise，Whichkindles，whenaninjuryisdoneTokinsman，friendorlordbeforeoureyes。 ThenjustlyinOrlando\'sheart，foroneSodeartohim，mightsuddenfuryrise； Whenhimhesaw，extendedonthesand，SlainbythestrokeoffierceGradasso\'sbrand。 VII Asnomadeswain，whodartingonitswayInslipperylinethehorridsnakehasseen，Thathisyoungson，amidthesandsatplay，Haskilledwithvenomedtooth，enflamedwithspleen，Graspshisbatoon，thepoisonouswormtoslay； Hissword，thaneveryotherswordmorekeen，So，inhisfurygraspedAnglantes\'knight，AndwreakedonAgramanthisfirstdespite，VIII Scaped，bleeding，withhelmloosenedformhishead，Withhalfashieldandswordless，throughhismail，Sorewoundedinmoreplacesthanissaid； Asfromthedullorenviousfalcon\'snail，Escapestheunhappysparrowhawk，halfdead，Withruffledplumageandwithlossoftail。 OnhimOrlandocameandsmotehimjustWherewiththehelmedheadconfinedthebust。 IX Loosedwasthehelm，theneckwithoutitsband: So，likearush，wasseveredbythesword。 Down-fell，andshookitslastuponthesandTheheavytrunkofLibya\'smightylord。 Hisspirit，whichflittedtotheStygianstrand，Charonwithcrookedboat-hookdraggedaboard。 OnhimOrlandowastesnofurtherpain，But，swordinhand，seekshimofSericane。 X AstheheadlesstrunkofAfrick\'scavalierExtendedontheshoreGradasso\'sviewed，(Whatneverhadbefallenhimwhilere) Heshookatheart，atroubledvisageshewed，And，atthecomingofAnglantes\'peer，Presagefulofhisfate，appearssubdued: Norseekshemeansoffenceagainsthisfoe，WhenfierceOrlandodealsthefatalblow。 XI Orlandolevelsathisbetterside，Beneaththelowestrib，hisfaulchionbright； Andcrimsonedtothehilt，ahand\'sbreadthwideOftheotherflank，theswordappearsinsight； Andwellhismightypuissancetestified，AndspokehimasthestrongestlivingknightThatstroke，bywhichawarriorwasundone，BetterthanwhominPaynimrywasnone。 XII LittlehisvictorygoodOrlandocheers: Himselfhequicklyfromhissaddlethrows； And，withafacedisturbed，andwetwithtears，TohisBrandimartinhastethewarriorgoes； Thefieldabouthimredwithbloodappears，Hishelmetcleftasbyahatchet\'sblows； And，haditbeenthanspungyrindmorefrail，Wouldhavedefendedhimnoworsethanmail。 XIII Orlandoliftsthehelmet，anddescriesBrandimart\'sheadbythatdestructivebrandClefteventohisnose，betweentheeyes； Yetsothewoundedknighthisspiritsmanned，ThatpardonofthekingofParadiseHe，beforedeath，wasabletodemand，AndtoexhorttopatienceBrava\'speer，Whosemanlycheekswerewetwithmanyatear； XIV And——“Roland，inthyhelpingorisons，I Beseechtheetorememberme，“hecried，“Norrecommendtotheelesswarmlymy——“—— Flordelicewould，butcouldnot，say——anddied； Andsoundsandsongsofangelsinthesky，Asthesoulparts，areheardoneveryside； Whichfromitsprisonfreed，midhymnsoflove，Ascendsintotheblissfulrealmsabove。 XV Orlando，albeitheshouldjoyinheartAtdeathsoholy，andiscertifiedThatcalledtoblissaboveisBrandimart； Forheheavenopenedtotheknightdescribed； Throughhumanwilfulness——whichayetakespartWithourweaksenses——hardlycanabideThelossofone，aboveabrotherdear，Norcanrefrainfrommanyascaldingtear。 XVI WarlikeSobrino，ofmuchbloodbereaved，Whichfromhisflankandwoundedvisagerained，Longsincehadfallen，reversedandsoreaggrieved，Andhadbynowhisvesselswellnighdrained。 Oliviertooliesstretched；norhasretrieved，Norcanretrieve，hiscrippledfoot，savesprained，Andalmostcrushed；solongbetweentheplain，Andhisstoutcourserjammed，thelimbhaslain； XVII AndbutOrlandohelped(sowoebegoneWasweepingOlivier，andbroughtsolow) Hecouldnothavereleasedhislimbalone； And，whenreleased，enduressuchpain，suchwoe，Thehelplesswarriorcannotstandupon，Orshiftwithalhiswoundedfoot，andsoBenumbedandcrippledisthelegabove，Thathewithoutassistancecannotmove。 XVIII ThevictorybroughtOrlandosmalldelight； OnwhomtooheavilyandhardlyweighedOfslaughteredBrandimartthepiteoussight； NorsureofOliviero\'slifehemade。 Sobrinoyetsurvived；butlittlelightThewoundedmonarchhad，amidmuchshade: ForalmostspendhisebbingliferemainedSofastfromhimthecrimsonbloodhaddrained。 XIX TheCountyhashimtaken，bleedingsore； Thither，whereheissavedwithsovereigncare； AndheasifakinsmanoftheMoor，Benignlycomfortshimandspeakshimfair: ForinOrlando，whenthestrifewaso\'er，Wasnothingevil；everprompttospare。 Hefromthedeadtheirarmsandcoursersreft，Theresthetotheirknives\'disposalleft。 XX Hereasmystorystoodnotongoodground，FrederickFulgosodoubtfuldoesappear； Who，searchingBarbary\'severyshoreandsoundErewhileonboardasquadron，landedhere； Andtheislesoruggedandsorockyfound，Inallitspartssomountainousanddrear，Thereisnot(throughtheland)alevelspace(Hesays)whereonasingleboottoplace。 XXI Nordeemshelikely，thatsixcavaliers，Thewideworld\'sflower，onAlpinerockshouldvye，Inthatequestrianfight，withlevelledspears。 TowhoseobjectionthusImakereply: Erewhileaplace，wellfitforsuchcareers，Stretchedatthebottomofthehillsdidlie； Butafterwards，o\'erthrownbyearthquake\'sshock，Acliffo\'erspreadtheplainwithbrokenrock。 XXII So，ofFulgoso\'sracethoushiningray，Clear，lastinglight，if，questioningmyword，Thouonthispointhasteversaidmenay，Andhaplytoo，beforetheunconqueredlord，Throughwhomthyland，reposing，castsawayAllhaste，andwhollyleanstokindaccord，Prytheedelaynottodeclare，thatI Inthismystoryhaplytellnolie。 XXIII MeanwhilehiseyesthegoodOrlandoreared，Andsaw，onturningthemtoseaward，whereUnderfullsailanimblebarkappeared，Asifshetothatislandwouldrepair。 Iwillnotnowrehearsewhothithersteered； Formorethanoneawaitethmeelsewhere。 WendmetoFranceandseeiftheybegladAthavingchasedtheSaracens，orsad； XXIV Seewhatshedoeswithal，theladytrue，Thatseesherknightcontenttowendsowide； OftheafflictedBradamantIshew； Aftershesawtheoathwasnullified，Madeinthehearingofthosearmiestwo，UpontheChristianandthepaynimside； Sinceheagainhadfailedher，therewasnoughtWhereinshecouldconfide，thedamselthought。 XXV AndnowhertooaccustomedplaintandwailRepeating，ofRogero\'scrueltyFairBradamantrenewedthewontedtale； Shecursedherhardandevildestiny； Thenlooseningtotempestuousgriefthesail，Heaventhatconsentedtosuchperjury，——Anddidnotyetbysomeplaintokenspeak—— She，inherpassion，calledunjustandweak。 XXVI ThesageMelissasheaccused，andcursedTheoracleofthecavern，throughwhoselieSheinthatseaofloveherselfimmersed，Uponwhosewaterssheembarkedtodie。 ShetoMarphisaafterwardsrehearsedHerwoes，andtoldherbrother\'sperfidy； Shechides，poursforthhersorrows，anddemands，Withtearsandoutcries，succouratherhands。 XXVII Marphisashrugshershoulders；whataloneShecan，sheoffers——comforttothefair； NorthinksRogeroherhassoforegoneButwhattoherheshortlywillrepair。 And，shouldhenot，suchoutragetobedone，Thedamselplightsherpromisenottobear； Twixtherandhimshalldeadlywarbewaged，Orheshallkeeptheword，whichheengaged。 XXVIII Shemakeshersomewhatthushergriefrestrain； Whichhavingventinsomesortspenditsgall，NowwehaveseenthedamselinherpainRogeroimpious，proud，andperjuredcall，Seewe，ifinahappierstateremainThebrotherofthatgentlemaidwithal； Whoseflesh，bones，nerves，andsinewsareapreyToburninglove；RinaldoIwouldsay。 XXIX IsayRinaldothat(asknowntoyou) Angelicathebeauteouslovedsowell: NorhimintotheamorousfilletsdrewSomuchherbeautyasthemagicspell。 Inpeacereposedthoseotherbaronstrue； Forwhollybrokenwastheinfidel: Aloneamidthevictors，he，ofallThepaladins，remainedLove\'scaptivethrall。 XXX Toseekherheahundredcourierssent，Andsoughtaswell，himself，themissingmaid: HeintheendtoMalagigiwent，Whoinhisneedhadoftengivenhimaid: Tohimhetoldhislove，witheyelidsbentOnearth，andvisagecrimsonedo\'er；andprayedThatsagemagicianstoinstructhim，whereHeintheworldmightfindthelong-soughtfair。 XXXI Acase，sostrangeandwondrous，marvelsoreInfriendlyMalagigi\'sbosombred: Thewizardknew，ahundredtimesandmore，Hemighthavehadthedamselinhisbed； Andhehimself，tomovetheknightoryore，Inherbehalf，enoughhaddoneandsaid: Hadhimbyprayerandmenacesoughttobend，Yetne\'erwasabletoobtainhisend； XXXII Andsomuchmore，thatoutofprisonwardHethenwouldMalagigisohavebrought。 Nowwillheseekher，ofhisownaccord，Onlessoccasion，whenitprofitsnought。 NextthatmagicianMontalbano\'slordTomarkhowsorelydohaderred，besought: Sincelittlelacked，butthroughtheboondenied，Erewhilehehadingloomydungeondied。 XXXIII ButhowmuchmoreRinaldo\'sstrangedemandSoundedimportunatelyinhisear，SobysureindexMalagigiscanned，ThatsomuchwasAngelicamoredear。 Rinaldoprayerunabletowithstand，InoceansunkthewizardcavalierAllmemoryofoldinjuryassaid，Andbownedhimselftogivethewarrioraid。 XXXIV Forhisreplyhecravedsomesmalldelay，AndwithfairhopeconsoledMountAlban\'sknight，HeshouldbeableoftheroadtosayBywhichAngelicahadspedherflight，InFranceorwheresoe\'er；thenwendshiswayThitherwhereheiswonthisimpstocite； Agrotimperviousandwithmountainswalled: Hisbookheopenedandthespiritscalled。 XXXV Thenonehechooses，inlove-casesread，WhomMalagigitodeclarerequires，HowgoodRinaldo\'sheart，beforesodied，Wasnowsoquicklymovedbysoftdesires； Andofthosefountainstwain(thedemonsaid) Whereofonelights，onequenchesamorousfires； AndhownoughtcuresthemischiefcausedbyoneButthatwhosestreamsincountercurrentrun； XXXVI Andsays，Rinaldo，havingdrunkwhilereFromthelove-chasingfountain\'smossyurn，ToAngelica，thatlonghadwooedthepeer，Hadshownhimselfsoobstinateandstern； Andhe，whomafterhisillstardidsteerTodrinkofthatwhichmakesthebosomburn，HerwhombutjustbeforeheloathedaboveAllreason，bythatdraughtwasforcedtolove。 XXXVII HimhisillstarandcruelfateconveyedToswallowfireandflamei\'thefrozenlake: FornighatthesametimetheIndianmaidIntheotherbitterstreamherthirstdidslake； Whichinherbosomsoallloveallayed，Henceforthsheloathedhimmorethannoisomesnake； Helovedher，andsuchlovewashis，aslateRinaldoboreherenmityandhate。 XXXVIII OfthisstrangestoryfullycertifiedWasMalagigibythedemon\'slore； WhonewsaswellofAngeliquesupplied； HowyieldingupherselftoayoungMoor，Withhimembarkingontheunstabletide，ShehadabandonedEurope\'severyshore； Andhoistingherboldcanvastothewind，InCataloniangalleyloosedforInd。 XXXIX RinaldoseekingoutthesageanewForhisreply——hewoulddissuadetheknightFromlovingmorethatIndianlady，whoNowwaitedonavilebarbarianwight； Andwassodistanthecouldillpursue； Ifhewouldchasethedamselonherflight，WhomusthavemeasuredthanhalfherwayHomeward，withyoungMedorotoCatay。 XL InthatboldlovernodispleasuredeepThejourneyofAngelicawouldmove； Noryetwouldmarorbreakthewarrior\'ssleepTothinkthatheagainmusteastwardrove: ButthatastriplingSaracenshouldreapThefirstfruitsofthatfaithlesslady\'sloveInhimsuchpassionbred，suchheart-achesore，Heneverinhislifesogrievedbefore。 XLI Nopowerhathhetomakeonesolereply； Hisheart，hislip，isquiveringwithdisdain； Histonguenowordisabletountie； Hismouthisbitter，and\'twouldseemwithbane。 Heflungfromthemagiciansuddenly，And，asbyfurystirredandjealouspain，HeaftermightyplaintandmightywoeResolvedanewtoeasternrealmstogo。 XLII LicenceheasksofPepin\'sroyalson，Upontheground，sincewithhiscourserdearToSericaneisKingGradassogone，Againsttheuseofgallantcavalier，Himhonourmovestheselfsamecoursetorun，IntheendhemaypreventthepaynimpeerFromevervaunting，thatwithswordorlanceHetookhimfromaPaladinofFrance。 XLIII Charlesgiveshimleavetogo；though，farandnigh，WithhimallFrancelamentshethenceshouldwend； Butheinfinethatprayercanilldeny，Sohonestseemstheworthywarrior\'send。 HimDudon，Guido，wouldaccompany； Butherefuseseithervaliantfriend: FromParishedeparts，andwendsalone，Plungedinhisgriefandheavingmanyagroan。 XLIV Everinmemorydwellstherestlessthought，Hemightathousandtimeshavehadthefair； And——madandobstinate——had，whenbesought，Athousandtimesrefusedsuchbeautyrare； Andsuchsweetjoywaswhilomsetatnought，Suchbright，suchblessedmomentswastedwere； AndnowhelifewouldgladlygiveawayTohavethatdamselbutforoneshortday。 XLV Thethoughtwillneverfromhisminddepart，Howforasorryfootpageshecouldslight，——Flingingtheirmeritandtheirloveapart—— Theserviceofeachformerlovingwight。 Vextbysuchthought，whichrackedandrenthisheart，Rinaldowendstowardstherisinglight: HethestraightroadtoRhineandBaslepursued，TillhearrivedinArden\'smightywood。 XLVI WhenwithinthatadventurouswoodhashiedFormanyamileMontalban\'scavalier，Oflonelyfarmorlordlycastlewide，Wheretherudeplacewasroughestandmostdrear，Theskydisturbedhesuddenlydescried，Hesawthesun\'sdimmedvisagedisappear，AndspiedforthissuingfromacavernhoarAmonster，whichawoman\'slikenesswore。 XLVII Athousandlidlesseyesareinherhead: Shecannotclosethem，nor，Ithink，dothsleep: Shelistenswithasmanyears，andspreadLikehair，aboutherforeheadserpentscreep。 ForthissuedintodaythatfiguredreadFromdevilishdarknessandthecaverneddeep。 Fortail，afierceandbiggerserpentwoundAboutherbreast，andgirtthemonsterround。