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