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VIII Thenleapingonhishorse，bydifferentwayThecountryscowers，tomakemorespoilandwrack: Thatpalfreynevermoretastescornorhay； Sothatfewdaysexhaustthefamishedhack。 ButnotafootdoesfierceOrlandostray，Whowillnot，whilehelives，conveyancelack。 Asmanyashefinds，somanysteeds——Theirmastersslain——hepressesforhisneeds。 IX HecameatlasttoMalaga，andhereDidmightierscathethanhehaddoneelsewhere； Fornow——besidesthattheinfuriatepeerOfallitspeopleleftthecountrybare，Nor(suchtheravage)couldanotheryearThedesperatehavocofthefoolrepair—— Somanyhousesburnthe，orcastdown，Sackedwasathirdofthatunhappytown。 X Departingthence，insaneOrlandofleesToZizera，aseawardtown，whosesiteIsinGibraltar\'sbay，or(ifyouplease) SayGibletar\'s；foreitherway\'tishight； Here，looseningfromtheland，aboatheseesFilledwithaparty，andforpleasuredight: Which，fortheirsolace，tothemorninggale，Uponthatsummersea，hadspreadtheirsail。 XI “Hoah！theboat！putback！“thecount\'gancry，Whowasinmindtogoaboardtheirbarge: Butvainlyontheirearshisclamoursdie: Forofsuchfreightnonewillinglytakecharge。 Asswiftlyasaswallowcleavesthesky，Furrowingthefoamywavetheboatgoeslarge。 Orlandourgeson，withstraighteningknee，Andwhipandspur，hishorsetowardsthesea。 XII Heplungedintothewaves，atlast，parforce； Forvainlywouldheshunthewatersgreen。 Bathedareknees，paunch，andcroup，tillofthathorseScarcelytheheadabovethewaveisseen: Lethimnothopetomeasurebackhiscourse，Whilesmittenwiththewhiphisearsbetween。 Woeworthhim！hemustfounderbytheway，OrintoAfricahisloadconvey。 XIII NorpoopsnorprowsdoesRolandmoredescry，Forallhavelaunchedtheirshallops，whicharewideOfthatdryshore；whilefromhisleveleyeTheirhullsthetallandshiftingsurgeshide。 Hespurshishorseamidthebillowshigh，Whollyresolvedtoreachthefartherside。 Thecourserendshisswimandlifeinfine，Drainedofhisstrength，anddrenchedbrimfullofbrine。 XIV Hesinks，andwouldwithhimdrawdownhisload； Butthathimselfthemadman\'sarmsupbear: Withsinewyarmsandeitherpalmherowed，Andpuffedandblewthebrinebefore；theairBreathedsoftly，andthewatergentlyflowed； Andwellwasneededweathermorethanfair: Forifthewatersyetalittlerise，WhelmedbythewaxingtideOrlandodies。 XV ButFortune，thatofmadmenistheguide，HimfromthewaterdrewnearCeuta\'sshore，Uponthatbeach，andofthosewallsaswideAstwiceanarcher\'shandcouldshootatscore。 Formanydaysalongthebankhehied，Athazard，everwestwardhurryingsore，Untilhecamewhereonthesea-beatstrandEncampedahostofblacks，acountlessband。 XVI Leavewethepaladinatwilltostray！ Tospeakofhimoccasionwillcomeround—— Sir，whatbefeltheladyofCatay，Whoscaped，intime，fromhimofwitunsound，Andafterwards，uponherhomewardway，Waswithgoodbarkandbetterweatherbound； AndhowshemadeMedoro，India\'sking； Perchancesomevoiceinhappierversemaysing。 XVII TosaysomanythingsIamintent，Imeannottopursuethecavalier。 ToMandricardomyfairargumentItnowbehovesme，inhisturn，toveerHehappilyenjoyed，hisrivalspent，Thebeauty，leftinEuropewithoutpeer，SincefairAngelicafromhencehadwended，AndvirtuousIsabeltoheavenascended。 XVIII KingMandricardo，proudthatinhisrightHisladyhadadjudgedtheamoroussuit，Enjoysnotherawardwithfulldelight； Sinceotherswithhimotherpointsdispute。 ByyoungRogeroclaimed，thateaglewhiteOfonedisastrousquarrelistheroot； AnothermovesthekingofSericanaAgainsttheTartarking，forDurindana。 XIX AgramantandMarsiliusstriveinvain，Withlaboursore，thistangletoundo； NoronlycannottheypersuadethetwainInpeaceandconcordtouniteanew，ButcannotmakethevaliantChildrefrainFromclaimingHector\'sbucklerashisdue； NoryetGradassomovetheswordtolend，\'Tillthis，ortillthat，quarrelhaveanend。 XX RogerobrooksnotthatinotherfightHisshieldbebraced，norwillGradassobearThatsaveagainsthimselftheTartarknightShouldwieldtheswordOrlandousedtowear“Seewe，infine，onwhomthechancewilllight(CriesAgramant)andfurtherwordsforbear。 HowFortunerulesthematterletussee，Andchoosehimthatofhershallchosenbe。 XXI “And——wouldyedowhatmostwouldmedelight，Andbeanobligationevermore—— Youshallbycastinglotsdecideyourright: Premising，hewhoselotisdrawnbeforeTheother，shallupontwoquarrelsfight: Sohewhowins，onhiscompanion\'sscoreShallwinaswellasonhisown；andwhoLosesthebattlelosealikefortwo。 XXII “BetweenRogeroandGradasso，weDeemthereislittledifference，rathernone； Andwotwhichevershallelectedbe。 Inarmswillmakehismartialprowessknown，Asfortherest，letdoubtfulvictoryDescendonhimwhomHeavenispleasedtoown！ Uponthevanquishedknightnoblameshallfall，ButwetoFortunewillimputeitall。” XXIII RogeroandGradasso，atthissayOfAgramant，stoodsilent，andagreed，Thathewhoselotfirstissued，theassayShouldundertakeforbothinlistedmead。 Thusintwoscrolls，inscribedinthesameway，Theirnamesarewritasdestinedtosucceed。 Theseafterwardsarecastintoanurn，Whichmuchtheyshakeandtopsyturvyturn。 XXIV AseelyboythendipthishandanddrewAbilletfromthevase，andifbefel，ThereonRogero\'snametheassistantsknew；—— Gradasso\'sleftbehind——IcannottellHowjoyedrenownedRogeroattheview，AndcanaslittlesaywhatsorrowfellUponGradasso，ontheotherside； Butheparforcehisfortunemustabide。 XXV GradassoeverythoughtandeverydeedEmploys，Rogerotoinstructandaid，Thatinthestrifehischampionmaysucceed； Andteacheseverysleighthehasassaid:—— Howbesttomanageswordandshieldatneed—— Whatstrokesarefeints，andwhatwithvantagemade—— AndwhenheshouldtemptFortune，wheneschew—— Remindshim，onebyone，inlongreview。 XXVI Afterthedrawinglotsandking\'saward，WhatofthedayremainedthechampionsspentAswont，ingivingtokensofregard，Tothisortothatotherwarriorsent。 Thepeople，greedyforthefight，towardThefieldisgone，andmanynotcontentWithwendingthithererethedawnoflight，Upontheplaceofcombatwatchallnight。 XXVII ThefoolishrabbleanxiouslyattendsThosegoodlychampions\'contestfortheprize，AcrowdwhichneitherseesnorcomprehendsOtherthanthatwhichisbeforeitseyes。 Buttheywhoknowwhatbootsandwhatoffends，——MarsiliusandSobrino，andthewise—— Censurethefight，andmonarchthataffordsAfieldofcombattothosemartiallords。 XXVIII Norwhataheavylosshewouldsustain(CeasetheytoroyalAgramanttoread) WereMandricardoorRogeroslain； AthingbycruelDestinydecreed。 Sincethey，tocombatagainstCharlemagne，OfoneofthesealonehavegreaterneedThanoftenthousandmore，amidwhichcrewTheyscarcewouldfindonechampiongoodandtrue。 XXIX Agramantrecognizedthistruth；butthoughtThatillhisroyalwordcouldberepealed； YetMandricardoandtheChildbesoughtThattheytheright，conferredbyhim，wouldyield: More；thatthequestionwasathingofnought，Norworthytobetriedinmartialfield； Andprayedthem——wouldtheynotobeyhishestAtleastsomewhile，tolettheirquarrelrest。 XXX Fiveorsixmonthswouldtheythestrifedelay，Ormoreorless，tillCharlesdefeatedwere，Andstriptofmantle，crown，androyalsway。 Buteach，thoughhewouldwillinglyforbear，Andmuchdesiredhissovereigntoobey，StoodoutagainsttheMoorishmonarch\'sprayer: SinceeitherdeemedhewouldbefoullyshentWhotothistreatyfirstshouldyieldconsent。 XXXI Butmorethanking，thanall，whosoughtinvainTosoftenAgrican\'sinfuriateson，ThebeauteousdaughterofKingStordilaneLamented，besoughthim，woe-begone，BesoughthimhewoulddowhatallwouldfainBeholdbytherelentingwarriordone；—— Lamentingher，asthroughthecavalier，Foreverkeptinagonyandfear。 XXXII “Alas！andwhat(exclaimsshe)canIfindWhichmayavailtoministerrepose，Ifaye，bythisorthatdesireinclined，Youdonyourharnesstoaffrontnewfoes? WhatbootsittorestoremyharassedmindThatIbeholdonefearfulquarrel\'sclose，Againstonechampionmovedforloveofme，Ifoneasfiercealreadykindledbe? XXXIII “Woeworthme！Iwasproud，withlittleright，Sogoodaking，sostoutacavalierForheshouldinthefierceanddangerousfightPerilhislife，whonow，Iseetoclear，Uponagroundofstrifesopassinglight，Withthesameriskpreparestocouchthespear。 You，morethanloveforme，tostrifeimpelsThenaturalrage，wherewithyourbosomswells。 XXXIV “Butiftheloveyouforceyourselftoshow，Beingoodearnest，thatwhichyouprofess，BythisIprayyou，bythatchasteningwoeWhichdoesmyspirit，doesmyheartoppress，Benotconcerned，becausethebirdofsnowRogero，picturedonhisshield，possess。 IknownotwhereforeyoushouldjoyorgrieveThathetheblazonedbucklerbearorleave。 XXXV “MuchevilmayensueandlittlegainOutofthebattleyoutowageprepare； SmallguerdonwillbeboughtwithmicklepainIffromRogeroyouhiseaglebear； Butifyourfortuneshiftsonlistedplain，Shewhomyouholdnotcaptivebyherhair，Youcauseanevilwithsuchmischieffraught，Myheartisbrokenatthesimplethought。 XXXVI “Ifofsmallvaluelifetoyouappear，Andyouesteemapaintedbirdmorehigh，Atleastformylife\'ssakeesteemyoursdear； Foronewithouttheothershallnotdie。 Withyoutodieexcitesinmenofear； Withyou，preparedforlifeordeathamI: YetwouldIfainnotdiesoillcontent，AsIshoulddieifyoubeforemewent。” XXXVII Accompanyingwordswithtearsandsighs，Insuch，orsuchlikespeechshehimdidpray，Throughoutthatlivelongnight，inpiteouswise，Hopingherlover\'sangertoallay； AndMandricardo，suckingfromhereyesThosesweettears，glitteringintheirhumidray，Andthatsweetmoan，fromlipsmoredeeplydyedThancrimsonrose，himselfintears，replied。 XXXVIII “Alack！mydearestlife！takethounodread，Alack！forloveofHeaven！ofthingsolight: Forif(tomysoleharm)withbannersspread，TheirfollowingoftheFrankorpaynimriteKingAgramantandCharlesunitedled，Thisneednotcauseyoumatterforaffright。 WhatpooraccountyoumakeofmeisclearIfthisone，sole，Rogerobreedssuchfear。 XXXIX “Andyetshouldyourememberhowalone(NorhadIscimetarorswordinhand) Ofknights，withaspear\'struncheonoverthrown，Isinglyclearedthefield，anarmedband。 Thoughtohisshameandsorrowthisheown，Gradassotellstothemwhomakedemand，HewasmyprisonerintheSyriantower: YetotherthanRogero\'sishispower。 XL “NotKingGradassowillthetruthdeny: SacripantknowsitandyourIsolier: IsayKingSacripantofCircassy，AndAquilant，andGryphon，famouspeer； Withhundreds——yeaandmore——fromfarandnighMadeprisonersatthatfearfulpasswhilere，BaptizedorInfidel；andallbymeFromprisonontheselfsamedaysetfree。 XLI “AndevenyettheymarvelevermoreAtthegreatfeatwhichIperformedthatday； GreaterthanifthesquadronsoftheMoorAndFrankunitedIhadheldatbay； AndshallRogero，newtomartiallore，Me，ontotoone，withscatheorscornappay? AndmeshallnowthisyoungRogeroscare，WhenHector\'sswordandHector\'sarmsIwear? XLII “Ah！asImighthavewonyoufrommyfoe，WhydidInotforyouinarmscontend? Isohadthemmyvalourshown，Iknow，YouwouldhavewellforeseenRogero\'send。 Forheaven\'ssakedryyourtears，norbysuchwoe——Anevilomenformyarms——offend； Andlearn，\'tisHonourpricksmetothefield，Andnotanargentbirdandblazonedshield。” XLIII Sosaidhe；andwithreasonspassinggoodTohimthatdamereplied，withsaddestface； Noronlywouldhavechangedhissullenmood，Butwouldhavemovedapillarfromitsplace。 Shewouldthechampionquicklyhavesubdued，Thoughshewasgowned，helockedinironcase； AndmakehimsatisfytheMoorishlord，IfAgramantspakefurtherofaccord； XLIV Andhad；butthatAurora——onhiswayUsheringayethesun——nosoonerstirred，ThanyoungRogero，anxioustodisplayThatrightfullyheboreJove\'sbeauteousbird，Tocutthequarrelshort，andlestdelayBefurtherinterposed，inactorword，Whereroundthepalisadethepeopleclose，Appearsinarmourandhisbugleblows。 XLV WhenthatloudsoundisbytheTartarheard，Whichtheproudwarriortothestrifedefies，Nomoreoftreatywillhehearaword: Frombedupspringing，“Arms，“themonarchcries，Andshowsavisagewithsuchfurystirred，Doralicedaresnolongerpeaceadvise，Norspeakoftreatyoroftruceanew； Andnowparforcethebattlemustensue。 XLVI TheTartararmshimselfinhaste；withpainThewontedserviceofhissquireshetarries: Thisdone，hespringsuponthesteedamain，Erewhilethechampion\'swhodefendedParis； Andhimwithspeedtowardsthelistedplain，Fixtforthatfierceassay，thecoursercarries。 Eventhenthekingandbaronsthithermade，Sothatthestrifewaslittletimedelaid。 XLVII Putonandlacedtheshininghelmetswere，Andgiventoeitherchampionwasthespear: Quicklythetrumpet\'sblastwasheardinair，Whosesignalblanchedathousandcheekswithfear。 Levelledthosecavalierstheirlancesbear，Spurringtheirwarlikesteedstothecareer，And，inmidchampaign，meetwithsuchashock，ThatEarthappearstoriveandHeaventorock。 XLVIII Fromthissideandfromthat，theeagleflew，WhichJoveinairwaswontedtosustain； Sohurtled，butwithplumesofdifferenthue，ThoseothersoftenonThessalianplain。 Thebeamylances，restedbythetwo，Wellwarrantedthewarriors\'mightandmain，Andworsethanthatencounterhadwithstood: Sotowersresistthewind，sorockstheflood。 XLIX AsTurpintrulywrites，intotheskyUpwentthesplinters，brokeinthecareer； Fortwoorthreefellflamingfromonhigh，Whichhadascendedtothestarrysphere。 Theknightsunsheathedtheirfaulchionsfromthethigh，And，likethosewhowerelittlemovedbyfear，Fornewencounterwheeled，and，mantoman，Pointingatoneanother\'svizorran。 L They，pointingatthevizors\'sight，attacked，Norwiththeirfaulchionsatthesteedstookaim，Eachothertounhorse，unseemlyact！ Sinceinthatquarreltheyarenoughttoblame。 Thoseerr，norknowtheusage，whybypactDeemtheywereboundtheirhorsesnottomaim: Withoutpactmade，\'twasreckonedamisdeed，Andaneternalblottosmiteasteed。 LI Theylevelatthevizor，whichisdouble，Andyetresistssuchmightyblowswithpain。 ThechampionsevermoretheirstrokesredoubleFasterthanpatteringhail，whichmarsthegrain，Andbruisesbranchandleaf，andstalkandstubble，Andcheatsthehopesoftheexpectingswain。 Toyouisknowntheforceofeitherbrand，Andknowntheforceofeitherwarrior\'shand。 LII ButyetnostrokewellworthyoftheirmightThosepeershavedealt，socautiousarethetwain。 TheTartar\'sfaulchionwasthefirsttobite，BywhichwasgoodRogerowellnighslain。 ByoneofthosefellblowswhicheitherknightSowellcouldplant，hisshieldwascleftintwain； Beneath，hiscuirassopenedtothestroke，Andtothequickthecruelweaponbroke。 LIII Theassistants\'heartswerefrozenattheblow，SodidRogero\'sdangerthemappal，Onwhomthemany\'sfavor，welltheyknow，Andwishesrest，ifnotofoneandall。 Andthen(hadFortuneorderedmattersso，Asthemostpartdesiredtheyshouldbefall) TakenhadbeentheTartarkingorslain； Sohadthatblowoffendedallthetrain。 LIV Ithinkthatblowwasbysomeangelstayed，TosaveRogerofromthemischiefnear: Yetattheking(noranswerhedelayed) Hedealtastrokemoreterriblethane\'er。 AsMandricardo\'sheadheaimshisblade，Butsuchthefuryofthecavalier，Andsuchhishaste，helessmyblamedeserves，Ifslantingfromthemarkhisfaulchionswerves。 LV HadBalisardasmotehimfull，thoughcrownedWithHector\'shelm，theenchantmenthadbeenvain。 SoreelstheTartar，bythatstrokeastound，Hefromthebristle-handletsgotherein: Thricewithhisheadhethreatstosmitetheground，Whilehisunguidedcourserscowerstheplain； ThatBrigliadoro，whombynameyouknow，Yet，forhischangeofmaster，fullofwoe。 LVI Neverragedtrampledserpent，neversoRagedwoundedlion，asinfelldespiteRagedMandricardo，rallyingfromthatblow，Whichhaddeprivedofsensetheastoniedknight； Andashisprideandfurywaxes，growAsmuch，yeamore，hisvalourandhismight。 HeatRogeromakeshiscourservault，Withswordupliftedhighfortheassault。 LVII PoisedinhisstirrupsstoodtheTartarlord，Andaimingathisfoeman\'scasque，believedHewiththestrokeofhisdescendingswordRogerotothebosomshouldhavecleaved； Butfromthatyouth，yetquickerinhisward，Awoundbeneathhisarmthekingreceived，Whichmadewidedaylightinthestubbornmail，Thatclothedthebetterarmpitwithitsscale。 LVIII RogerodrawingBalisardaback，Outsprangthetepidbloodofcrimsonstain； HenceMandricardo\'sarmdidvigourlack，AndwithlessdintdescendedDurindane: Yetonthecroupthestriplingtumbledback，Closinghiseyelids，throughexcessofpain； Andmemorableayehadbeenthatblow，Hadaworsehelmetclothedthewarrior\'sbrow。 LIX Forthishepausesnot，butspursamain，AndMandricardosmitesintherightside。 Herelittlebootsthetextureofthechain，Andthewellwealdedmetal\'stempertried，Againstthatsword，whichneverfallsinvain，Whichwasenchantedtonoendbeside，Butthatagainstitnothingshouldavail，Enchantedcorseletorenchantedmail。 LX Whate\'erthatswordtakes-initshearsoutright，AndintheTartar\'ssideinflictsawound: HecursesHeavenandravesinsuchdespite，Lesshorriblytheboisterousbillowssound。 Henowpreparestoputforthallhismight: Theshield，withargentbirdandazureground，Hehurls，withragetransported，fromhishand，Andgraspswithrightandlefthistrenchantbrand。 LXI “Marry，“(Rogerocried，)“itneedsnomoreToproveyourtitletothatensignvain，Whichnowyoucastaway，andcleftbefore； Norcanyoumoreyourrightinitmaintain。” Sosaying，heparforcemustprovehowsoreThedangerandthedintofDurindane； Whichsmiteshisfront，andwithsuchweightwithal，Amountainlighterthanthatswordwouldfall。 LXII Ifclefthisvizorthroughthemidst；\'twaswellThatfromthesightdivergedthetrenchantblade，Whichonthesaddle\'splatedpommelfell； Noryetitsdoublesteelthefaulchionstayed: Itreachedhisarmour(likesoftwax，theshellOped，andtheskirtswherewith\'twasoverlaid) Andtrencheduponhisthighagrievouswound； Sothat\'twaslongereheagainwaxedsound。 LXIII ThespoutingbloodofeithercavalierTheirarmshadcrimsonedinadoubledrain: Hencediverslythepeopleguessed，whichpeerWouldhavethebetterofthewarliketwain: ButsoonRogeromadethematterclearWiththatkeensword，somanyachampion\'sbane: WiththisheatthatpartinfurypastWhenceMandricardohadhisbucklercast。 LXIV Hetheleftsideofhisgoodcuirassgored，Andfoundapassagetotheheartbelow； Whichafullpalmabovetheflankhebored； SothatparforcetheTartarmustforegoHiseverytitletothefamoussword，Theblazonedbuckler，anditsbirdofsnow，Andyield，togetherwiththeseseedsofstrife，——Dearerthanswordandshield——hispreciouslife。 LXV Notunavengedtheunhappymonarchdies； Forintheverymomentheissmit，Thesword——forlittleperiodhis——heplies，AndgoodRogero\'svizorwouldhavesplit。 Butthathestoptthestrokeinwarywise，Andbrokeitsforceandvigourereitlit； Itsforceandvigourbroke:forhe，belowThebetterarm，firstsmotehisTartarfoe。 LXVI SmitwastheChildbyMandricardo\'shand，Atthesamemomenthethatmonarchslew: He，albeitthick，dividesanironbandAndgoodsteelcapbeneathit；inchestwo，Liesburiedintheheadthetrenchantbrand，Thesolidboneandsinewseveredthrough。 AstoundRogerofell，onearthreversed，Andfromhisheadastreamoflife-bloodburst。 LXVII Rogerowasthefirstwhowenttoground，Andsomuchlongerdidthekingdelay，NigheveryoneofthosewhowaitedroundWeenedhetheprizeandvaunthadborneaway。 So，erredhisDoralice，thatoftwasdrownedIntears，andoftencladinsmilesthatday: ShethankedherGod，withhandstoHeavenextended，Thatinsuchwisethefearfulfighthadended。 LXVIII ButwhenbytokensmanifestappearThelivemanlivingandthedeadmanslain，Thefavourersofthoseknights，withchangeofcheer，Someweepandsomerejoice，analteredtrain。 King，lord，andeveryworthiestcavalierCrowdroundRogero，whohasrisenwithpain。 Himtoembraceandgratulatetheywend，Anddohimgraceandhonourwithoutend。 LXIX EachwithRogeroisrejoiced，andfeelsThatwhichheuttersinhisheart；amongThecrowdtheSericanealoneconcealsOtherthanwhathevoucheswithhistongue。 Hepleasureinhiscountenancereveals，Withenvyattheconquestinlystung； And——werehisdestinyorchancetoblame—— Curseswhiche\'erproducedRogero\'sname。 LXX WhatofRogero\'sfavourcanbesaid? Whatofcaresses，many，true，andkind，FromAgramant?thatnotwithouthisaidWouldhaveunrolledhisensignsthewind； WhohadtomovefromAfrickbeenafraid，Norwouldhavetrustedinhishostcombined。 He，nowKingMandricardoisnomore，Esteemshimtheunitedworldbefore。 LXXI NortoRogeroleanthemenalone； Tohiminclineaswellthefemaletrain，WhoforthelandofFrancehadlefttheirown，AmidthetroopsofAfrickorofSpain； AndDoralice，herself，althoughshemoan，Andforherlover，coldandpale，complain，Savebythegridingcurbofshamereprest，Hervoice，perchance，hadaddedtotherest。 LXXII Isayperchance，norwarrantitIdare，Albeitthethingmayeasilybetrue； Forsuchhismanners，suchhismeritsare，SobeauteousisRogero\'sformtoview，She(fromexperiencewearewellaware) Sopronetofollowwhatsoe\'erisnew，Thatnottoplaythewidow\'slovelornpart，SheonRogerowellmightsetherheart。 LXXIII Thoughhedidwellalive，whatcouldbedoneWithMandricardo，afterhewasdead? \'TisfittingsheprovideherselfwithoneThather，bynightorday，maybravelystead。 MeanwhiletoyoungRogero\'ssuccourrunTheking\'sphysicianinhisartbestread； Who，havingseenthefruitsofthatfellstrife，AlreadyhasensuredRogero\'slife。 LXXIV AgramantbidsthemdiligentlylayThewoundedwarriorinhistent，andthereIsevermorebesidehim，nightandday； Himwithsuchlovehewatches，withsuchcare: TohisbedtheTartar\'sarmsandbucklergay，SobadetheMoorishking，suspendedwere； Suspendedall，savetrenchantDurindana，RelinquishedtotheKingofSericana。 LXXV WithMandricardo\'sarms，hisotherweedWastoRogerogiven，andgivenwiththeseWaswarlikeBrigliador，whomonthemeadOrlandoleft，distraughtwithhisdisease。 ToAgramantRogerogavethesteed，Wellknowinghowthatgoodlygiftwouldplease。 Nomoreofthis:parforcemystrainreturnsToherthatvainlyforRogeroburns。 LXXVI Bradamant\'stormenthaveItorecount，Whileforthecourierdamselshedidstay: WithtidingsofherlovetoAlban\'sMount，ToherHippalcameasuredbackherway: SheofFrontinofirstandRodomont，AndnextofgoodRogerohadtosay； HowtothefountanewhehadaddrestHisway，withRichardettoandtherest； LXXVII AndhowtheChild，inrescueofthesteed，Hadgonewithhertofindthepaynimrude； Andweenedtohavechastizedhisfoulmisdeed，ThatfromawomantookFrontinogood。 Andhowtheyouth\'sdesigndidillsucceed，Becausethekinghadotherwaypursued。 ThereasontoowhytoMountAlban\'sholdRogerohadnotcome，atfullshetold； LXXVIII AndfullyshetoBradamantexprestWhattoexcusehimselfRogerosaid: Sheafterdrewtheletterfromherbreast，Wherewithentrustedshehadthithersped: Withvisagewhichmorecarethanhopeconfest，ThepaperBradamantreceivedandread； Which，butthatsheexpectedtohaveseenRogero\'sself，morewelcomewouldhavebeen。 LXXIX TofindherselfwithwrittenscrollappaidIngoodRogero\'splace，whomsheattends，Marredherfairvisage；whichsuchfearpourtrayed，Despiteandsorrowasherbosomrends。 Tentimesthepageshekisses，whilethemaidAsofttohimwhowritesherheartcommends: ThetearsalonewhichtricklefromhereyesKeepitfromkindlingatherburningsighs。 LXXX Fourtimes，naysix，shethatepistleread，AndwilledmoreoverthatasmanymoreThemessagebythatdamselshouldbesaid，WhowordandlettertoMountAlbanbore。 Thiswhileunceasingtearstheladyshed，Nor，Ibelieve，wouldeverhavegiveno\'er，Savebythehopeconsoled，thatsheanewShouldbrieflyherbelovedRogeroview。 LXXXI Rogero\'swordwaspledgedforhisreturnWhenfifteendaysortwentyweregoneby: SohadheaftertoHippalcasworn，Biddingherboldlyonhisfaithrely。 “Fromaccidentsthatchanceateveryturn“ (CriedBradamant)“whatwarrantyhaveI，Alas！——andsucharecommonestinwar—— Thatnonetheknight\'sreturnforeverbar? `LXXXII “Alas！alas！Rogero，thataboveMyselfhastevermorebeenprizedbyme，Whowouldhavethoughtthoumorethanmecould\'stloveAny，andmostthymortalenemy? Andharm\'stwherethoushould\'sthelp；nordoIseeIfthouasworthypraiseorblameregardSuchtardinesstopunishandreward。 LXXXIII “Iknownotifthouknowest——thestonesknow—— HowbyTroyanowasthyfatherslain； AndyetTroyano\'sson，againsthisfoe，Thouwould\'stdefend，andkeepfromharmorstainSuchvengeanceuponhimdo\'stthoubestow? Anddohisvengers，astheirmeedobtain，ThatI，descendedofhisstock，shouldbeThemartyrofthemortalcruelty?“ LXXXIV ToherRogero，inhisabsence，saidTheladythesesadwords，andmorebeside，Lamentingaye；whileherattendantmaidNoroncealone，butoften，certifiedThestriplingwouldobservehisfaith，andprayedHer——whocoulddonobetter——toabideTheChild\'sarrivaltillthetimecameroundWhenhebypromisetoreturnwasbound。 LXXXV ThecomfortthatHippalca\'swordsconvey，AndHope，companionofthelovingtrain，Bradamant\'sfearandsorrowsoallay，Thatsheenjoyssomerespitefromherpain: ThismovesherinMountAlban\'skeeptostay； NoreverthencethatladystirredagainUntiltheday，thatdaytheyouthfulknightHadfixt，whoillobservedhispromiseplight。 LXXXVI Butinthathehispromiseillmaintained，NoblameuponRogeroshouldbecast； Himoneorothercausesolongdetained，Theappointedtimeparforceheoverpast: Onasickbed，longtime，he，sorelypained，Waslaid，whereinamonthormorehepastIndoubtofdeath；sodeeplyhimhadgoredErewhileinfighttheTartarmonarch\'ssword。 LXXXVII Himonthedayprefixedthemaidattended，Norothertidingsoftheyouthhadread，ButthosehethroughHippalcahadcommended，AndthatwhichafterRichardettosaid； WhotoldhowhimRogerohaddefended，Andfreedthecaptivepairtoprisonled。 Thetidings，overjoyed，shehearsrepeat； Yetblendedwithsomebitteristhesweet。 LXXXVIII Forshehadheardaswellinthatdiscourse，Formightandbeautyvoiced，Marphisa\'spraise； Heard，howRogerothitherbendshiscourse，Togetherwiththatlady，ashesays，WhereinweakpostandwithunequalforceKingAgramanttheChristianarmystays。 Suchfaircompanionshiptheladylauds，Butneitherlikesthatunionnorapplauds。 LXXXIX Norlightsuspicionhassheofthatqueen: For，wereMarphisabeauteous，aswassaid，Andtheytogethertillthattimehadbeen，\'TweremarvelbutRogerolovedthemaid: Yetwouldshenotbelieve；buthungbetweenHerhopesandfears，andinMountAlbanstayed； Andcloseandanxiousthere，untilthedayWhichwastobringherjoyorsorrow，lay。 XC ThiswhileMountAlban\'sprinceandcastellain，Rinaldo，firstofthatfairbrotherhood，——Isayinhonour，notinage，fortwainInrightofbirthbeforethewarriorstood，Who——asthesunillumesthestarrytrain—— HadbyhisdeedsennobledAymon\'sblood，Onedayatnoon，withnonebesideapageToservehim，reachedthatfamousfortilage。 XCI HitherhadgoodRinaldonowrepaired； BecausereturningPariswardagain，FromBrava，(whitherhadheoftenfared，Assaid，toseekAngelicainvain) Heofthatpairthoseevilnewshadheard。 HisMalagigiandhisViviane，HowtheyweretoMaganzatobesent； AndhencetoAgrismonthiswayhadbent。 XCII There，hearingofthesafetyofthatpair，Andoftheirenemies\'defeatandfall； AndhowRogeroandMarphisawereTheauthorsoftheirruin；andhowallHisvaliantbrethrenandhiscousinsareReturned，andharbouredinMountAlban\'shall，UntilhethereembracethefriendlythrongEachhourappearstohimatwelvemonthlong。 XCIII HiscoursetoMontAlbanohadheta\'en； And，thereembracingwifeandchildrendear，Motherandbrethrenandthecousinstwain，(Theywhowerecaptivestotheirfoewhilere) Aparentswallowseems，amidthattrain，Which，withfullbeak，itsfastingyouthdothcheer。 Withthemadayormorethewarriorstayed，Thenissuedforthandothersthenceconveyed。 XCIV Guichard，DukeAymon\'seldestborn，andthey，Richard，Alardo，andRichardet\'combined，VivianandMalagigi，wendtheirwayInarms，themartialpaladinbehind。 Bradamant，waitingtheappointedday，Whichshe，inherdesire，tooslowopined，Feignedherselfailingtothebrethrentrue，Norwouldshejoininarmsthebandedcrew； XCV And，sayingthatsheailed，mosttrulysaid； Yet\'twasnotcorporalpainorfeversore，ItwasDesirethatonherspiritpreyed，DiseasedwithLove\'sdisastrousfit:nomoreRinaldoinMountAlban\'scastlestayed: Withhimhiskinsman\'sflowerthewarriorbore。 HowheforParisjourneyed，andhowwellHesuccouredCharles，shallothercantotell。 CANTO31 ARGUMENT RinaldoandDudonfight；thenfriendshipmake，Andtoeachotherfittinghonourpay。 Agramant\'shosttheunitedchampionsbreak，Andscatterit，likechaff，indisarray。 Brandimartwageswar，forRoland\'ssake，WithRodomont，andlosesinthefray。 Thiswhile，forgoodBaiardo，withmorepain，ContendRinaldoandtheSericane。 I Whatsweeter，gladder，statecouldbepossestThanfallstotheenamouredbosom\'sshare? Whathappiermodeoflife，whatlotmoreblest，Thanevermorethechainsoflovetowear? Werenotthelover，\'midhisjoys，distrestBythatsuspiciousfear，thatcruelcare，Thatmartyrdom，whichracksthesufferingsprite，Thatphrensiedrage，whichjealousyishight。 II ForbyallbitterselsewhichinterposeBeforeenjoymentofthischoicestsweet，Loveisaugmented，toperfectiongrows，Andtakesafineredge；todrinkandeat，Hungerandthirstthepalatesodispose，Andflavourmoreourbeverageandourmeat。 FeeblythatwightcanestimatethecharmsOfpeace，whoneverknewthepainofarms。 III Thatwhichtheheartayesees，thoughundiscernedOfhumaneye，wecansupportinpeace。 Tohimlongabsent，tohislovereturned，Alongerabsenceisbutjoy\'sincrease。 Servicemaybeendured，thoughnoughtisearned，Sothatthehopeofguerdondoesnotcease。 Forworthyserviceintheendispaid，Albeititswagesshouldbelongdelaid。 IV Scorn，andrepulse，andfinallyeachpainOfsufferinglove，hiseverymartyrdom，Throughrecollection，makeusentertainDelightswithgreaterrapture，whentheycome。 Butifweakmindbepoisonedbythatbane，Thatfilthypest，conceivedinStygianhome，Thoughjoyensue，withallitsfestivepleasures，Thewretchedloverillhiscomfortmeasures。 V ThisisthatcruelandenvenomedwoundWhereneithersalvenorportionsoothesthesmart； Norfiguremadebywitch，normurmuredsound； Norstarbenignobservedinfriendlypart； NoraughtbesidebyZoroasterfound，Inventorashewasofmagicart。 Fellwound，which，morethaneveryotherwoe，Makeswretchedmandespair，andlayshimlow！ VI O\'cruelwound！incapableofcure，Inflictedwithsucheaseonlover\'sbreast，Nolessbyfalsesuspicionthanbysure！ Owound！whosepangssowofullymolest，Theyreasonandourbetterwitobscure，Andfromitnaturalbentourjudgmentwrest: Wound，whichagainstallreasondidstdestroyThedamselofDordona\'severyjoy！ VII IspeaknotofwhatfatalmischiefwroughtHippalca\'sandthebrother\'sbitterblow； IspeakoffellandcrueltidingsbroughtSomefewdaysafter；fortheformerwoe，Weighedwiththisother，wasathingofnought: ThisaftersomedigressionwillIshow: ButfirstRinaldo\'sfeatsImustdeclare，WhowithhistrooptoParismaderepair。 VIII Thefollowingdaytheymetacavalier，Towardsevening，withaladybyhisside； Sablehisshield，andsablewashisgear，Whosegroundabarofsilverdiddivide。 Asforemost，andofseemingforce，thepeer，YoungRichardettotothejoustdefend: He，promptforbattle，wheeledhiscourserround，Andforthetourneytooksufficientground。 IX Betweenthoseknightsnofurtherparleypast: Withoutmorequestion，chargedthemartialtwo。 Rinaldowiththefriendlytroopstoodfast，Andlookedtoseewhatissuewouldensue。 “HimfromhissaddlewillIquicklycast，Iffirmthefooting，andminearmprovetrue“； WithinhimselfyoungRichardettocries: Butthatencounterendsinotherwise。 X Himunderneaththevizor\'ssightoffendsThestrangerchampion，ofthesableweed，Withforcesofell，thathetheyouthextendsAbovetwolances\'lengthbeyondhissteed。 QuicklytovengetheknightAlardowends，Butfallshimselfastoundedonthemead； Sorehandled，andunhorsedbysuchastroke，Hisbucklerinthecruelshockisbroke。 XI HislanceGuichardolevelled，whenhespiedOutstretcheduponthefield，thebrethrentwo； Although“Halt，halt，“(renownedRinaldocried，) “Forthisthirdcoursetomeisjustlydue“: Butheasyethishelmethadnottied； SothatGuichardotothecombatflew。 Hekepthisseatnobetterthanthetwain； Forthwith，likethem，extendedontheplain。 XII Alltobeforemostinthejoustcontend，Richardo，Malagigi，Viviane: ButtotheirstrifeRinaldoputsanend； Heshowshimselfinarmsbeforethetrain，Saying，“\'TistimethatwetoPariswend； Forustoolongthetourneywilldetain，IfIexpecttilleachhiscoursehasrun，Andyeareallunseated，onebyone。” XIII Sospaketheknight，yetspakenotinatoneTobeo\'erheardinwhatheinlysaid； Whothusfoulscornwouldtotheresthavedone。 Bothnowhadwheeled，andfierceencountermade。 InthecareerRinaldowasnotthrown，Whoallthebandedkinsmenmuchoutweighed； Theirspearslikebrittleglasstopieceswent，Butnotaninchthechampionsbackwardbent。 XIV Thechargerssucharoughencountermade，Thatonhiscruppersankeachstaggeringhorse: Rinaldo\'srosesoquick，hemightbesaidScarcelytointerrupthisrapidcourse: Thestranger\'sbrokehisspineandshoulder-blade； Thatothershockedhimwithsuchdesperateforce。 Whenhislordseeshimslain，heleaveshisseat，Andinaninstantspringsuponhisfeet； XV Andtohisfoe，thathavingwheeledanew，Approachedwithhandunarmed，thewarriorcried: “Sir，tothegoodlycourserwhomyeslew，Because，whenashelived，hewasmypride，Ideem，Iillshouldrenderhonourdue，Ifthusunvengedbymygoodarmhedied； Andsofallon，anddoasbestyemay，Forweparforcemustmeetinnewassay。” XVI TohimRinaldo，“IfweforthyhorseHavetocontendinfight，andnoughtbeside，Takecomfort，forIweenthatwithnoworseThou，inhisplace，bymeshaltbesupplied。”—— “Thouerrestifthoudeem\'sthislossthesourceOfmyregret“(thestrangerknightreplied)； “ButI，sincethoudivinestnotmyspeech，Totheemymeaningwillmoreplainlyteach。 XVII “Ishouldesteemitwereafoulmisdeed，UnlessIprovedtheealsowiththebrand。 I，ifthouinthisotherdancesucceedBetterorworsethanme，wouldunderstand: Then，asitplease，afootoronthysteed，Attackme，soitbewitharmsinhand。 Iamcontentallvantagetoafford； Suchmydesiretotrytheewiththesword！“ XVIII NotlongRinaldopaused:hecried，“IplightMypromisenottobalktheeofthefray； And，forIdeemthouartavaliantknight，Andlestthouumbragetakeatminearray，Theseshallgoonbefore，norotherwight，Besideapage，toholdmyhorse，shallstay。” SospakeMountAlban\'slord；andtohisband，Towendtheirwaythewarriorgavecommand。 XIX TothatkingpaladinwithpraiserepliedThestrangerpeer；alightingontheplain，Rinaldotothevalet，athisside，ConsignedthegoodlysteedBaiardo\'srein，Andwhenhisbannerhenolongerspied，Nowwidelydistantwiththewarrior\'strain，Hisbucklerbraced，hisbitingfaulchiondrew，Andtothefielddefiedtheknightanew。 XX Andnoweachothertheyinfightassail: Wasneverseenafellerstrifeinshow。 Neitherbelieveshisfoemancanavail，Long，inthatfiercedebate，againsthisblow: Butwhentheyknew，wellneighedindoubtfulscale，Thattheywerefitlymatched，forwealorwoe，Theylaidtheirfuryandtheirprideapart，Andfortheirvantagepractisedeveryart。 XXI Theircruelanddespiteousblowsresound，Re-echoingwide，whattimethevalianttwainWithcantletsoftheirshieldsnowstrewtheground，Nowwiththeirfaulchionsseverplateandchain。 Yetmorebehovestoparrythantowound，Ifeitherknighthisfootingwouldmaintain； Forthefirstfaultinfence，byeithermade，Willwitheternalmischiefbeappaid。 XXII Onehourandmorethanhalfanother，stoodTheknightsinbattle；andthegoldensunAlreadywasbeneaththetumblingflood，Andthehorizonveiledwithdarknessdun: Noryethadtheyreposed，norinterludeHadbeen，sincethatdespiteousfightbegun，\'Twixtthese，whomneitherirenorrancourwarms，Butsimplethirstoffameexcitestoarms。 XXIII RinaldoinhimselfrevolvingweighedWhowasthestrangerknight，sopassingstout； Thatnotalonehimbravelyhadgainsaid，Butoftendangeredinthatdeadlybout； Andhassoharassedwithhisfuriousblade，Heofitsfinalissuestandsindoubt—— Hethatthestrifewasendedwouldbefain，Sothathisknightlyhonourtooknostain。 XXIV Thestrangerknight，upontheotherside，Aslittleofhisvaliantfoemanknew； NorinthatlordMountAlban\'schiefdescried，Inwarfaresorenownedallcountriesthrough。 Anduponwhom，withsuchsmallcausedefied，Hisfaulchionheindeadlycombatdrew。 HewasassuredhecouldnothaveinfightExperienceofamoreredoubtedwight。 XXV HegladlywouldbequitoftheemprizeHeundertooktovengehiscourser\'sfall； And，couldhe，withoutblame，ameandevise，Wouldfainwithdrawfromthatdisastrousbrawl。 Soovercastalreadyweretheskies，Theircruelstrokeswellnighfellharmlessall。 Bothblindlystrike；moreblindlyyetthoselordsParrythestroke，whoscarcediscerntheirswords。 XXVI HeofMountAlbanisthefirsttosay，Theyshouldnotcombatdarkling，ontheplain； ButshouldtheirdueltillsuchtimedelayAsslowArcturusshouldhaveturnedhiswain。 (Andadds，)assafelyashimselfmightstayThefoeinhispavilion，ofhistrainAsdulytended，honoured，andwellseen，Asheinanyplacehadeverbeen。 XXVII ToprayhimhasRinaldolittleneed: Hecourteouslyacceptshimforhishost； Andthithertheunitedwarriorsspeed，WhereliesMountAlban\'stroopinchosenpost。 Fromhisattendantsquireagoodlysteed，Withsumptuoushousingsgorgeouslyembossed，Rinaldotakes，withtemperedswordandspear，Andthesebestowsuponthecavalier。 XXVIII ForMontalbano\'slordthestrangerguest，Thebaronrecognised，withwhomhecame； Because，beforetheyreachedtheirplaceofrest，Thepaladinhadchancedhimselftoname； And(fortheybrethrenwere)withloveopprest，Histendernesshimwhollyovercame； Andtouchedwithkindaffection，athisheart，Fromhisfulleyesthetearsofpleasurestart。 XXIX Guidothesavagewasthatcavalier，Who，withMarphisaleagued，themartialmaid，Sansonet，andthesonsofOlivier，Longsailedthesea，asIerewhilehavesaid； FromearliermeetingwithhiskindreddearByPinnabel，thefelonknight，delaid； Seizedbythattraitor，andbyhimdetained，Toenforcethewickedlawhehadordained。 XXX SirGuido，whenheknewhishosttobeRinaldo，famedaboveeachfamousknight，WhomhehadburnedwithmoredesiretoseeThaneverblindmancovetsthelostlight，Inrapturecries，“WhatfortunetemptedmeWithyou，mylord，tostriveindeadlyfight，WhomlongIhavebeloved，andlove，whoseworthIprizeabovealldwellers\'uponearth? XXXI “MeonthedistantbankofEuxine\'sflood(IGuidoamyclept)Constantiabare，ConceivedoftheillustriousseedandgoodOfgenerousAymon，asyelikewiseare。 TovisityouandmyboldbrotherhoodIstheoccasion，hitherIrepair； And，wheretohonouryouIhadinthought，Iseemycominghasbutmischiefwrought。 XXXII “ButthatIneitheryenortheothersknew，Mustforsofoulafaultbemyexcuse； And，ifIcanamendit，bidmedoWhate\'erthouwilt，noroughtwillIrefuse。” When，onthispartandthat，betweenthetwo，Ofinterchangedembracestherewastruce，“TakeyounofartherthoughtuponyoursideThebattletoexcuse，“Rinaldocried。 XXXIII “ForincompleteassurancethatyouareArealoffsetofourancienttree，YoucouldnobettertestimonybearThanthetriedvalourwhichinyouwesee； Ifyourdemeanourmorepacificwere，Weillshouldhavebelievedyourancestry: Sinceneitherlionfromthedoeproceeds，Norfearfulpigeon，hawkoreaglebreeds。” XXXIV Whileneithertheythroughtalktheirjourneystay，Neitherthroughspeedabatetheirtalk，thosetwoReachedthepavilionswherethekinsmenlay: TheregoodRinaldo，cryingtohiscrewThatthiswasGuido，whomsomanyadayTheyhadimpatientlydesiredtoview，Muchpleasedthefriendlytroop；and，athissightAlllikehisfatherdeemedthestrangerknight。 XXXV IwillnottellwhatwelcometothepeerMadeRichardet，Alardo，andthosetwain； WhatMalagigi，whatSirAldigier，AndgallantVivian，ofthatkindredtrain； Whateverycaptain，everycavalier； WhatGuidospake，whattheyrepliedagain: Iforconclusionofmytalewillsay，Hewaswellgreetedofthewholearray。 XXXVI Ever，Ideem，goodGuidowouldhavebeenDeartohisbrethrenbold；butwelcomedmoreWasnowthevaliantknight，andbetterseenThatatanothertime，asneededsore。 Whenthesun，garlandedwithradiancesheen，Upraisedhisvisagefromthewateryfloor，SirGuidoandhiskinsmen，inaband，BeneathRinaldo\'sbannertooktheirstand。 XXXVI Soonedayandanotherprickthetrain，ThattheytoParis\'leagueredgatesarenigh，Scarcetenmilesdistant，onthebanksofSeine； When，asgoodFortunewillsit，theydescryGryphonandAquilant，thetwothatstainTheirvirtuousarmourwithadifferentdye； SablewasAquilant\'s，whiteGryphon\'s，weed； GoodOlivier\'sandSigismonda\'sseed。 XXXVIII Inparleyweretheybyadamselstayed，Norsheofmeanconditiontobehold； Thatinasnowysamytewasarraid，Thevestureedgedaboutwithlistofgold: Gracefulandfair；althoughshewasdismaid，Anddownhervisagetearsofsorrowrolled； Whowithsuchmienandactherspeechenforced，Itseemedofsomehighmattershediscoursed。 XXXIX AsGuidothem，theygallantGuidoknew。 Hewiththepairhadbeenfewdaysbefore； AndtoRinaldo:“Beholdthose！whomfewInvalourandinprowessgobefore，Andiftheyjoinyourbanner，againstyouFeeblywillstandthesquadronsoftheMoor。” RinaldovouchedwhatvaliantGuidotold，Howeitherchampionwasawarriorbold。 XL Northemhelesshadrecognizedatsight； Because(suchwastheusageofthepair) Onebyavestallblack，andoneallwhite，Heknows，andbytheornamentstheywear。 ThebrethrenknowaswellMountAlban\'sknight，Andgivethewarlikekinsmenwelcomefair: TheybothembraceRinaldoasafriend，Andoftheirancientquarrelmakeanend。 XLI They——erstatfeudandwithsorehatepossest，ThroughTruffaldino——(whichwerelongtosay) Eachotherwithfraternallovecarest，Nowputtingalltheirenmityaway。 RinaldonextSirSansonetaddrest，Whosomewhatlaterjoinedthatfairarray； And(knowingwellhisforceandmightythew) Receivedthecavalierwithhonourdue。 XLII Whenshe，thatgentledamsel，nowmorenear，BeholdsrenownedRinaldo，himsheknows，Acquaintedwitheachpaladinandpeer。 Shenewswhichsorelygrievethewarriorshows； Andthusbegin:“Mylord，yourcousindear，TowhomitssafetyChurchandEmpireowes，Roland，erewhilesohonouredandsosage，Nowrovestheworld，possestwithfranticrage。 XLIII “Whencewoe，sodirefulandsostrange，ensuedCannotbymetoyoubesignified: Isawonearthhisswordandarmourstrewed，Doffedbythatpeer，andscatteredfarandwide； AndIapiousknightandcourteousviewedThosearmscollectinguponeveryside，Who，intheguiseoftrophy，toatreeFastenedthatfairandpompouspanoply。 XLIV “ButfromthetrophiedstemtheswordwithdrewThesonofAgricanthatveryday。 ThoumaystconceivewhatmischiefmayensueToCharlesandtothechristenedhost\'sarray，FromlossofDurindana，ifanewTheinfidelsthatgoodlybladeshouldsway。 GoodBrigliadoraswell，whoroved，forsaken，Aboutthosearms，wasbythepaynimtaken。 XLV “Fewdaysarepast，sinceIinshamefulwiseSawRoland，runningnakedinhismood，Sendingforthpiteousshrieksandfearfulcries。 Infine，thatheisfranticIconclude； NorthishadIbelieved，savewiththeseeyesThatstrangeandcruelwonderIhadviewed。” Sheaddednext，howfromthebridge\'stop，EmbracedbyRodomont，shesawhimdrop。 XLVI “Towhosoe\'erIdeemnotRoland\'sfoeItellmytale，“(pursuedthedameagain，) “That，ofthecrowdwhohearthiscruelwoeSomeone，inpitytohiscruelpain，MaystrivethepeerinParistobestow，Orotherfriendlyplace，topurgehisbrain。 WellwotI，ifsuchtidingshereceive，NoughtunattemptedBrandimartwillleave。”