Thisworkisacontinuationofthe“OrlandoInnamorato“ofMatteoMariaBoiardo，whichwasleftunfinishedupontheauthor'sdeathin1494。ItbeginsmoreorlessatthepointwhereBoiardoleftit。
　　ThisisabriefsynopsisofBoiardo'swork，omittingmostofthenumerousdigressionsandincidentalepisodesassociatedwiththeseevents:
　　TothecourtofKingCharlemagnecomesAngelicadaughtertothekingofCathay，orIndiaandherbrotherArgalia。AngelicaisthemostbeautifulwomananyofthePeershaveeverseen，andallwanther。However，inordertotakeheraswifetheymustfirstdefeatArgaliaincombat。ThetwomoststrickenbyherareOrlandoandRanaldo“Rinaldo“inRose。
　　WhenArgaliafallstotheheathenknightFerrau，Angelicaflees——withOrlandoandRanaldoinhotpursuit。Alongtheway，bothAngelicaandRanaldodrinkmagicwaters——AngelicaisfilledwithaburningloveforRanaldo，butRanaldoisnowindifferent。
　　Eventually，OrlandoandRanaldoarriveatAngelica'scastle。
　　OthersalsogatheratAngelica'scastle，includingAgricane，KingofTartary；Sacripant，KingofCircassia；Agramante，KingofAfricaandMarfisa“Marphisa“inRose，anAsianwarrior-Queen。
　　ExceptforOrlandoandRanaldo，allareheathen。
　　Meanwhile，Franceisthreatenedbyheatheninvaders。LedbyKingGradassoofSericanawhoseprincipalreasonforgoingtowaristoobtainOrlando'ssword，DurindanaandKingRodomonteofSarzia，aHolyWarbetweenPagansandChristiansensues。
　　RanaldoleavesAngelica'scastle，andAngelicaandaverylove-sickbutverychasteandproperOrlando，setoutforFranceinsearchofhim。Againthesamewatersasbeforearedrunkfrom，butthistimeinreverse——RanaldonowburnsforAngelica，butAngelicaisnowindifferent。RanaldoandOrlandonowbegintofightoverher，butKingCharlemagnefearingtheconsequencesifhistwobestknightskilleachotherincombat
　　intervenesandpromisesAngelicatowhicheverofthetwofightsthebestagainsttheheathen；heleavesherinthecareofDukeNamus。OrlandoandRanaldoarriveinParisjustintimetorepulseanattackbyAgramante。
　　Namus'campisoverrunbytheheathen。Angelicaescapes，withRanaldoinpursuit。AlsoinpursuitisFerrau，whobecausehehaddefeatedArgaliaconsidersAngelicahis。Itisatthispointthatthepoembreaksoff。
　　WhiletheOrlando-Ranaldo-Angelicatriangleisgoingon，thestoriesofotherknightsandtheirlovesaremixedin。MostimportantoftheseisthatofthefemaleknightBradamantesisterofRanaldo，whofallsinlovewithaverynobleheathenknightnamedRuggiero“Rogero“inRose。Ruggiero，whoissaidtobeadescendentofAlexandertheGreatandHector，alsofallsinlovewithBradamante，butbecausetheyarefightingonoppositesidesitisfeltthattheirloveishopeless。
　　Nevertheless，itisprophecisedthattheyshallwedandfoundthefamousEsteline，whoshallrisetobecomeoneofthemajorfamiliesofMedievalandRenaissanceItalyitisworthnotingthattheEsteswherethepatronsofbothBoiardoandAriosto。
　　OpposedtothisprophecyisAtlantes，anAfricanwizardwhoseekstoderailfateandkeepRuggierofrombecomingaChristian。Bytheendofthepoem，RuggieroisimprisonedinAtlantes'castle。
　　However，Bradamantewhohasdecidedtofollowherheartisinpursuitofherlove，andisnottoofaraway。ItistheBradamante-RuggierostorythateventuallytakescenterstageinAriosto'swork。
　　Othercharactersofimportance:Astolfo，aPeerandfriendofOrlando，whoiskidnapedbytheevilwitchMorganaandhersisterAlcina；Mandricardo，afiercebuthot-headedheathen；andayoungknightnamedBrandimarte，whofallsinlovewithandwinstheheartofthebeautifulFiordelisa“Flordelice“inRose。Allplaymajororsemi-majorrolesintheeventsofAriosto'spoem——
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　　AnotherloveassailsBireno'sbreast，WholeavesonenightOlympiaontheshore。
　　ToLogistilla'sholyrealmaddressed，Rogerogoes，norheedsAlcinamore:
　　Him，ofthatflyingcourserrepossest，Thehippogryphonairyvoyagebore:
　　WhencehethegoodRinaldo'slevysees，AndnextAngelicabeholdsandfrees。
　　I
　　Ofalltheloves，ofallfidelityYetproved，ofalltheconstantheartsandtrue，Ofallthelovers，infelicityOrsorrowfaithfulfound，afamouscrew，ToOlympiaIwouldgivethefirstdegreeRatherthansecond:ifthisbenotdue，IwellmaysaythathersnotaleistoldOftruerlove，inpresenttimesorold。
　　II
　　Andthisshebysomanyproofsandclear，HadmadeapparenttotheZealandlord，Nowoman'sfaithmorecertaincouldappearToman，thoughheheropenheartexplored:
　　Andiffairtruthsuchspiritsshouldendear，Andtheyinmutuallovedeservereward，Birenoashimself，nay，heaboveHimself，Isay，shouldkindOlympialove。
　　III
　　NotonlyshouldhenevermoredeceiveHerforanother，werethatwomansheWhosomadeEuropeandwideAsiagrieve，Orfaireryet，ifonemorefairtherebe；
　　Butratherthatquitherthelightshouldleave，Andwhatissweettotaste，touch，hear，andsee，Andlifeandfame，andallbeside；ifaughtMorepreciouscanintruthbestyled，orthought。
　　IV
　　IfherBirenoloved，asshehadlovedBireno，ifherlovehedidrepayWithfaithlikehers，andstillwithtruthunmoved，Veerednothisshiftingsailanotherway；
　　Oringrateforsuchservice——cruelprovedForsuchfairloveandfaith，Inowwillsay；
　　Andyouwithlipscomprestandeye-browsbent，Shalllistentothetaleforwonderment；
　　V
　　Andwhenyoushallhaveheardtheimpiety，Whichofsuchpassinggoodnesswasthemeed，Womantakewarningfromthisperfidy，Andletnonemakealover'swordhercreed。
　　MindlessthatGoddoesallthingshearandsee，Thelover，eagerhisdesirestospeed，Heapspromisesandvows，ayeprompttoswear，Whichafterwardsallwindsdisperseinair。
　　VI
　　ThepromisesandemptyvowsdispersedInair，bywindsalldissipatedgo，AftertheselovershavethegreedythirstAppeased，withwhichtheirfeveredpalatesglow。
　　InthisexamplewhichIoffer，versed，Theirprayersandtearstocreditbemoreslow。
　　Cheaply，dearladiesmine，iswisdomboughtBythosewhowitatother'scostaretaught。
　　VII
　　Ofthoseinthefirstflowerofyouthbeware，Whosevisageissosoftandsmoothtosight:
　　Forpast，assoonasbred，theirfanciesare；
　　Likeastrawfiretheireveryappetite。
　　SothekeenhunterfollowsupthehareInheatandcold，onshore，ormountain-height；
　　Nor，when'tistaken，moreesteemstheprize；
　　Andonlyhurriesafterthatwhichflies。
　　VIII
　　Suchisthepractiseofthesestriplingswho，Whattimeyoutreatthemwithausterity，Loveandrevereyou，andsuchhomagedo，Asthosewhopaytheirservicefaithfully；
　　Butvauntnosoonervictory，thanyouFrommistressesshallservantsgrievetobe；
　　Andmourntoseetheficklelovetheyowed，Fromyoudiverted，andelsewherebestowed。
　　IX
　　InotforthisforthatwerewrongopineThatyoushouldceasetolove；foryou，withoutAlover，likeuncultivatedvine，Wouldbe，thathasnoproptowindabout。
　　ButthefirstdownIprayyoutodecline，Toflythevolatile，inconstantrout；
　　Tomakeyourchoicetheriperfruitsamong，Noryettogatherwhattoolonghashung。
　　X
　　Adaughtertheyhavefoundabovewassaid
　　OftheproudkingwhoruledtheFrieslandstate；
　　ThatwithBireno'sbrotherwastowed，Asfarasrumourtells；buttorelateThetruth，alonginginBirenobredThesightoffoodsopassingdelicate；
　　Andhetotalkhispalatedeemedwouldbe，Forother'ssake，afoolishcourtesy。
　　XI
　　Thegentledamselhadnotpastfourteen，Wasbeautifulandfresh，andlikearose，Whenthisfirstopeningfromitsbudisseen，Andwiththevernalsunexpandsandgrows。
　　TosayBirenolovedtheyouthfulqueenWerelittle；withlessblazelittinderglows，Orripenedcorn，whereverenvioushandOffoeamidthegrainhascastabrand，XII
　　ThanthatwhichonBireno'sbosomfed，Andtohismarrowburned；when，weepingsoreThefateofherunhappyfatherdead，Hesawherbathedinceaselesstearsdeplore:
　　And，ascoldwater，onthecauldronshed，Shopsshortthebubblingwave，whichboiledbefore；
　　SowastheragingrifeOlympiablewWithinhisbreast，extinguishedbyanew。
　　XIII
　　NorfeelsBirenomeresatiety；
　　Heloathesherso，heillendureshersight；
　　And，ifhishopehelongdeferred，willdie:
　　Forothersuchhisfickleappetite！
　　YettillthedayprefixedtosatisfyHisfonddesire，sofeignsthewaryknight，OlympialesstolovethantoadoreHeseems，andbutherpleasuretoexplore。
　　XIV
　　Andiftheotherhetoomuchcaress，Whocannotbutcaressher，therearenoneSeeevilinthedeed，butratherguessItisinpity，isingoodnessdone:
　　SincetoraiseupandcomfortindistressWhomFortune'swheelbeatsdowninchangefulrun，Wasneverblamed；withgloryoftenerpaid；——
　　Somuchthemore，ayoung——aharmlessmaid。
　　XV
　　AlmightyGod！howfallibleandvainIshumanjudgment，dimmedbycloudsobscure！
　　Bireno'sactions，impiousandprofane，Byothersarereputedjustandpure。
　　Alreadystoopingtotheiroars，thetrainHaveloosedhisvesselfromtheportsecure，AndwiththedukeandhiscompanionssteerForZealandthroughthedeep，withmeerycheer。
　　XVI
　　AlreadyHollandanditsheadlandsallAreleftastern，andnowdescriednomore；
　　SincetoshunFrieslandtheytolarboardhawl。
　　AndkeeptheircoursemorenightheScottishshore:
　　Whentheyareovertakenbyasquall，Anddrivethreedaystheopenseabefore:
　　Uponthethird，whennow，neareventide，Abarrenandunpeopledisleisspied。
　　XVII
　　Assoonastheywereharbouredinahight，Olympialandedandtheboardwasspread；
　　Shetherecontented，withthefaithlessknight，Supt，unsuspectinganycausefordread。
　　Thence，withBireno，whereatentwaspightInpleasantplace，repaired，andwenttobed。
　　Theothersoftheirtrainreturnedabroad，Andrestedintheirship，inhavenmoored。
　　XVIII
　　Thefearandlateseasorrow，whichhadweighedSolonguponthedameandbrokeherrest，ThefindingherselfsafeingreenwoodshadeRemovedfromnoise，and，forhertranquilbreastKnowingherloverwasbesideherlaid
　　Nofurtherthoughts，nofurthercaresmolest，Olympialapinslumbersoprofound，Noshelteredbearordormousesleepsmoresound。
　　XIX
　　Theloverfalse，who，hatchingtreasonlies，Stolefromhisbedinsilence，whenheknewSheslept:hisclothesheinabundleties，Norotherraimentonhisbodythrew。
　　Thenissuingforthfromthepavilionhies，Asifonnew-bornwings，towardshiscrew；
　　Who，roused，unmoorwithoutacry，asheCommands，andloosenthenceandputtosea。
　　XX
　　Behindthelandwasleft；andtheretopineOlympia，whoyetsleptthewoodsamong；
　　TillfromhergildedwheelsthefrostyrhineAurorauponearthbeneathhadflung；
　　Andtheoldwoe，besidethetumblingbrine，Lamenting，halcyonsmournfuldescantsung；
　　Whenshe，'twixtsleepandwaking，madeastrainToreachherlovedBireno，butinvain。
　　XXI
　　Shenoonefound:thedameherarmwithdrew；
　　Shetriedagain，yetnoonefound；shespreadBotharms，nowhere，nowthere，andsoughtanew；
　　Noweitherleg；butyetnobettersped。
　　Fearbanishedsleep；sheopedhereyes:inviewWasnothing:shenomoreherwidowedbedWouldkeep，butfromthecouchinfurysprung，Andheadlongforthfromthepavilionflung。
　　XXII
　　Andseawardran，hervisagetearingsore，Presaging，andnowcertainofherplight:
　　Shebeatherbosom，andhertressestore，AndlookedthemoonwasshiningifshemightDiscoveranythingbesidetheshore；
　　Nor，savetheshore，wasanythinginsight。
　　ShecallsBireno，andthecavernsround，Pityinghergrief，Bireno'snamerebound。
　　XXIII
　　Onthefarshorethererosearock；belowScoopedbythebreaker'sbeatingfrequently:
　　Thecliffwashollowedunderneath，inshowOfarch，andoverhungthefoamingsea。
　　OlympiaMINDsuchvigourdidbestow
　　Sprangupthefrowningcrestimpetuously，And，atadistance，stretchedbyfavouringgale，Thencesawhercruellord'sdepartingsail。
　　XXIV
　　Sawit，orseemedtosee:forillhereyes，Thingsthroughtheair，yetdimandhazy，view。
　　Shefalls，all-trembling，ontheground，andliesWithfacethansnowmorecoldandwhiteinhue:
　　Butwhenshehasagainfoundstrengthtorise，Guidinghervoicetowardsthebarkwhichflew，Callingwithallhermight，theunhappydameCallsoftenonhercruelconsort'sname。
　　XXV
　　Whereunavailingwasthefeeblenote，Sheweptandclaptherhandsinagony。
　　“Withoutitsfreight，“shecried，“thyshipdoesfloat——
　　Where，cruel，dostthouflysoswiftly?——MeReceiveaswell:——smallhinderancetothyboat，Whichbearsmyspirit，wouldmybodybe。”
　　Andsheherraimentwavinginherhand，Signedtothefrigatetoreturntoland。
　　XXVI
　　Buttheloudwindwhich，sweepingocean，bearsThefaithlessstripling'ssailacrossthedeep，Bearsoffaswelltheshriek，andmoan，andprayersOfsadOlympia，sorrowingonthesteep。
　　Thrice，crueltoherself，thedamepreparesFromthehighrockamidthewavestoleap。
　　Butfromthewaterliftsatlengthhersight，Andtherereturnswhereshehadpassedthenight。
　　XXVII
　　Stretchedonthebed，uponherfaceshelay，Bathingitwithhertears。“LastnightintheeTogethertwofoundshelter，“didshesay；
　　“Alas！whytwotogetherarenotweAtrising?FalseBireno！curseddayThatIwasborn！WhathereremainstomeTodo?Whatcanbedone?——Alone，betrayed——
　　Whowillconsoleme，whoaffordmeaid?
　　XXVIII
　　“NormanIsee，norseeIwork，whichshowsThatmaninhabitsinthisisle；norI
　　Seeship，inwhicharefugefrommywoes，Embarking，Ifromhencemayhopetofly。
　　HereshallIstarve；noranyonetocloseMyeyes，orgivemesepulture，beby，Savewolfperchance，whorovesthiswood，atombGiveme，alas！inhisvoraciouswomb。
　　XXIX
　　“Iliveinterror，andappeartoseeRoughbearorlionissueevennow，Ortiger，frombeneaththegreenwoodtree，Orotherbeastwithteethandclaws:buthowCanevercruelbeastinflictonme，Ocruelbeast，afoulerdeaththanthou?
　　Enoughforthemtoslaymeonce！whileI
　　Ammadebytheeathousanddeathstodie。
　　XXX
　　“Butgrant，e'ennow，someskipperhitherfare，Whomayforpitybearmehenceaway；
　　AndthatIsoeschewwolf，lion，bear，Torture，anddearth，andeveryhorridwayOfdeath；toHollandshallhetakeme，whereFortheeisguardedfortilageandbay；
　　OrtakemetothelandwhereIwasborn，Ifthisthouhastfrommebytreacherytorn?
　　XXXI
　　“Thou，withpretence，frommemystatedidstwrestOfourconnectionandofamity；
　　Andquicklyofmylandthytroopspossest，Toassuretheruleuntothyself。ShallI
　　ReturntoFlanderswhereIsoldtherest，Thoughlittle，uponwhichIlived，tobuyTheeneedfulsuccourandfromprisonbear?
　　Wretch，whithershallIgo?——Iknownotwhere。
　　XXXII
　　“CanItoFrieslandgo，whereItoreignAsqueenwascalled，andthisfortheeforewent；
　　Wherebothmybrethrenandmysirewereslain，Andeveryothergoodfrommewasrent?——
　　TheewouldInot，thouingrate，withmypainReproach，notthereforedealtheepunishment:
　　AswellasI，thestorydostthouknow；
　　Now，seethemeedthoudostforthisbestow！
　　XXXIII
　　“Oh！mayIbutescapethewildcorsair，Nortakenbe，andaftersoldforslave！
　　Ratherthanthismaylion，wolf，orbear，Tiger，orotherbeast，iffiercerrave，Mewithhisclawsandrushesrendandtear，Anddragmybleedingbodytohiscave。”
　　Sosayingshehergoldenhairoffends，Andlockbylockthescatteredtressesrends。
　　XXXIV
　　Shetotheshore'sextremestvergeanew，Tossingherhead，withhairdishevelled，run；
　　Andseemedlikemaidbesideherself，andwhoWasbytenfiendspossessed，insteadofone；
　　OflikethefranticHecuba，atviewOfmurderedPolydore，herinfantson；
　　Fixedonastoneshegazeduponthesea，Norlessthanrealstoneseemedstonetobe。
　　XXXV
　　Butlethergrievetillmyreturn。ToshowNowoftheChildIwish:hiswearywayRogero，inthenoon'sintensestglow，Takesbytheshore:theburningsunbeamsplayUponthehillandthencerebound；belowBoilsthewhitesand；whileheatedwiththeray，Littleiswantinginthatjourneydire，Butthatthearmshewearsareallonfire。
　　XXXVI
　　Whiletothewarriorthirstandlaboursore，Stilltoilingthroughthatheavysand，ashePursuedhispathalongthesunnyshore，Wereirksomeanddispleasingcompany，Beneaththeshadowofaturrethoar，Whichrosebesidethebeach，amidthesea，HefoundthreeladiesofAlcina'scourt，Assuchdistinguishedbytheirdressandport。
　　XXXVII
　　ReclinedonAlexandriancarpetsrareTheladiesjoyedthecoolingreatdelight；
　　Aboutthemvariouswinesinvesselswere，Andeverysortofcomfitnicelydight；
　　Fastby，andsportingwiththeripplethere，Lay，waitingontheirneeds，apinnacelight，Untilabreezeshouldfillhersailanew:
　　Forthennobreathuponthewatersblew。
　　XXXVIII
　　They，whobeheldalongtheshiftingsandRogerowend，uponhiswayintent，Andsawthirstfiguredonhislips，andscannedHistroubledvisage，allwithsweatbesprent，Begantopray，`onwhathehadinhandHewouldnotshowhisheartsodeeplybent，ButthatheinthecoolandgratefulshadeWouldresthiswearylimbs，besidethemlaid。'
　　XXXIX
　　Toholdthestirruponeapproachingnear，Wouldaidhimtoalight:theotherboreAcupofchrystaltothecavalier，Withfoamingwine，whichraisedhisthirstthemore；
　　ButtothemusicoftheirspeechnoearHelent，whoweenedifhehiswayforboreForanything，eachlettwouldtimesupplyToAlcinatoarrive，whonowwasnigh。
　　XL
　　Nowsosaltpetrefineandsulphurpure，Touchedwiththefieryspark，blazesuddenly；
　　Notsoloudoceanraves，whentheobscureWhirlwinddescendsandcampsinmiddlesea，AsviewingthustheknightproceedsecureUponhisjourney，andawarethatheScornsthem，whoyetbelievetheybeauteousare，Kindledthethirdofthosethreedamselsfair。
　　XLI
　　Asloudasshecouldraisehervoice，shesaid，“Thouartnotgentle，norartthouaknight；
　　Andhastfromotherarmsandhorseconveyed:
　　Whichnevercouldbethinebybetterright。
　　Sobethytheft，ifwellIguess，appaidBydeath，whichthismayworthilyrequite！
　　Foulthief，churl，haughtyingrate，mayItheeBurned，gibbeted，orcutinquarterssee！“
　　XLII
　　Besidealltheseandmoreinjuriouscries，Whichtheprouddamselatthewarriorthrows，ThoughtohertauntsRogeronoughtreplies，Whoweenssmallfamefromsuchacontestflows；
　　Shewithhersisterstothefrigatehies，Whichwaitsthem，andaboardthetendergoes；
　　Andplyingfastheroars，pursuestheknightAlongthesandybeach，stillkeptinsight。
　　XLIII
　　Onhimwiththreatandcursesheevercried；
　　Whosetonguecollectedstillfreshcauseforblame。
　　Meanwhile，wheretothelovelierfairy'ssideThepassagelayacrossastraight，hecame；
　　AndthereanancientferrymanespiedPutfromtheothershorewithpunctualaim，Asifforewarnedandwellprepared，theseerWaitedthecomingofthecavalier。
　　XLIV
　　TheferrymanputforththeChildtomeet，Tobearhimtoabettershorerejoicing:heAppearedasallbenignandalldiscreet，Ifoftheheartthefaceiswarranty。
　　GivingGodthanks，RogerotookhisseatAboardthebark，andpassedthequietsea，Discoursingwiththatancientpilot，fraughtWithwisdom，andbylongexperiencetaught。
　　XLV
　　HepraisedRogeromuch，thathehadfledIntimefromfalseAlcina，andbeforeTohimthedamehadgiventhechalicedread，Herlover'sfinalguerdonevermore。
　　NextthathehadtoLogistillasped，Whereheshoulddulywitnessholylore，Andbeautyinfiniteandgraceenjoy，Whichfeedandnourishheartstheynevercloy。
　　XLVI
　　“Hershallyou，struckwithwonderment，revere，“
　　Hesaid，“whenfirstyoushallbeholdthefay；
　　Butbettercontemplateherloftycheer，Andyounoothertreasureshallappay。
　　Inthisherlovefromotherdiffers；fearAndhopeinotheronthebosomprey:
　　InhersDesiredemandsnotaughtbeside，Andwiththeblessingseenissatisfied。
　　XLVII
　　“Youshallinnoblerstudiesbeprofessed，Tutoredbyher，thanbathandcostlyfare，Song，dance，andperfumes；ashowfashionedbest，Yourthoughtsmaytowermorehighthanhawksinair；
　　AndhowsomeofthegloryoftheblestYouheremayinthemortalbodyshare。”
　　Sospeaking，andyetdistantfromtheshore，Tothesafebankapproachedthepilothoar。
　　XLVIII
　　Whenhebeholdsforth-issuingfromthestrand，Afleetofships，whichalltowardshimsteer。
　　WiththesecamewrongedAlcina，withabandOfmanyvassals，gatheredfarandnear；
　　Torisktheruinofherselfandland，Orrepossessthethingsheheldsodear。
　　Love，nolightcause，incitesthedameaggrieved，Norlessthebitterinjuryreceived。
　　XLIX
　　SuchcholershehadneverfeltbeforeAsthatwhichnowuponherbosomfed:
　　AndhenceshemadeherfollowersplytheoarTillthewhitefoamoneitherbankwasshedThedeafeningnoiseanddino'erseaandshore，Byechoeverywhererepeated，spread，“Now——now，Rogero，barethemagicshield，Orinthestrifebeslain，orbaselyyield“:
　　L
　　ThusLogistilla'spilot；andbeside，Sosaying，seizedthepouch，whereinwasdightThebuckler，andthecoveringtornaside，Exposedtoopenviewtheshininglight。
　　Theenchantedsplendor，flashingfarandwide，Sosoreoffendstheadversaries'sight，Theyfromtheirvesselsdropamazedandblind，Tumblingfromprowbefore，andpoopbehind。
　　LI
　　OnewhostoodsentryonthecitadelDescriedthenavyoftheinvadingdame，Andbackwardsrangthecastlelarum-bell，Whencespeedysuccourstothehavencame。
　　Theartilleryrainedlikestorm，whosefuryfellOnallwhowouldRogeroscatheandshame:
　　Sothatsuchaidwasbroughthiminthestrife，Assavedthewarrior'slibertyandlife。
　　LII
　　Fourladiesarearriveduponthestrand，ThitherbyLogistillaspedinhaste:
　　LeaguedwiththevaliantAnrondicastandFronesiasage，Dicillagood，andchasteSofrosina，who，asshehasinhadMorethantheothers，'midtheforemostplaced，Conspicuousflames。ForthissuesfromthefortAmatchlesshost，andfilestowardstheport。
　　LIII
　　Beneaththecastle，safefromwindandswell，Ofmanyshipsandstout，asquadronlay；
　　Which，intheharbour，atasoundfrombell，——
　　Aword，werefitforaction，nightorday；
　　Andthusbylandandseawasbattle，fellAndfurious，wagedonpartofeitherfay:
　　WhencewasAlcina'srealmturnedupsidedown，Ofwhichshehadusurpedhersister'scrown。
　　LIV
　　Oh！ofhowmanybattlesthesuccessIsdifferentfromwhatwashopedbefore！
　　Notonlyfailedthedametorepossess，Asthought，herloverflyingfromhershore，Butoutofships，evennowsonumberless，Thatampleoceanscarcethenavybore，Fromallhervessels，totheflamesaprey，Butwithonebarkescapedthewretchedfay。
　　LV
　　Alcinaflies；andhersadtrooparoundRoutedandtaken，burntorsunk，remainsTohavelostRogero，sorrowmoreprofoundWakesinherbreastthanallherotherpains；
　　Andsheinbittertearsforeverdrowned，OftheChild'slossbynightanddaycomplains；
　　Andbenttoendherwoes，withmanyasigh，Oftenlamentsherthatshecannotdie。
　　LVI
　　Nofairydies，orcan，whileoverheadThesunshallburn，orheavenpreservetheirstile，OrClothohadbeenmovedtocutherthread，Touchedbysuchgrief；or，asonfuneralpileFairDido，shebeneaththesteelhadbled；
　　Or，haply，likethegorgeousQueenofNile，Inmortalslumberwouldhaveclosedhereye:
　　Butfairiescannotattheirpleasuredie。
　　LVII
　　Returnwe，whereeternalfameisdue，LeavingAlcinainhertroublesore:
　　IspeakofvalorousRogero，whoHaddisembarkeduponthesafershore。
　　Heturnedhisbackuponthewatersblue，GivingGodthanksforallwithpiouslore；
　　Andondrygroundnowlanded，maderepairTowardstheloftycastleplantedthere。
　　LVIII
　　ThanthisastrongerormorebrightinshowWasneveryetbeforeofmortalsight，Orafter，viewed；withstonestherampartsglowMorerichthancarbuncleordiamondbright。
　　Weoflikegemsdiscoursenotherebelow，AndhewhowouldtheirnaturereadarightMustthitherspeed:nonesuchelsewhere，Iween，Exceptperhapsinheavenabove，areseen。
　　LIX
　　WhatgivestothemsuperiorityO'ereveryothersortofgem，confessed，Is，maninthesehisverysoulmaysee；
　　Hisvicesandhisvirtuesseeexpressed。
　　Henceshallheafterheednoflattery，Noryetbywrongfulcensurebedepressed。
　　Hisformheinthelucidmirroreyes，Andbytheknowledgeofhimselfgrowswise。
　　LX
　　Theirrays，whichimitatethesunshine，fillAllroundaboutwithsuchafloodoflight，Thathewhohasthem，Phoebus，mayatwillCreatehimselfaday，inthydespite。
　　Noronlymarvellousthegems；theskillOftheartificerandsubstancebrightSowellcontendformastery，ofthetwo，'Tishardtojudgewherepreferenceisdue。
　　LXI
　　Onarchesraised，whereonthefirmamentSeemedtoreposeasprops，sofairinshowArelovelygardens，andofsuchextent，Asevenwouldbehardtohavebelow。
　　Clustering'twixtlucidtowerorbattlement，Greenodoriferousshrubsareseentogrow，Whichthroughthesummerandthewintershoot，Andteemwithbeauteousblossomandripefruit。
　　LXII
　　NeverinanyplacesuchgoodlytreeIsgrown，exceptwithinthesegardensfine；
　　Orrose，orvioletoflikequality，Lilies，oramaranth，orjessamine。
　　ElsewhereitseemsasifforedoomedtobeBornwithonesun，toliveandtodecline，Uponitswidowedstalktheblossomdies，Subjecttoallthechangesoftheskies。
　　LXIII
　　Butheretheverdurestillispermanent，Stillpermanenttheeternalblossomsare；
　　Notthatkindnature，inhergovernment，Sonicelytempersherethegenialair，Butthat，unneedinganyinfluencelentByplanet，Logistilla'szealandcareEverkeepfastwhatmayappearathingImpossibleherownperpetualspring。
　　LXIV
　　Thatsuchagentlelordhadsoughtherrest，DidmuchtheprudentLogistillaplease，Andshecommandedheshouldbecarest，Andallshouldseektodohimcourtesies。
　　SometimehadSirAstolphobeenherguest，WhomwithajoyfulheartRogerosees。
　　Thereinfewdaysresortedallthecrew，ChangedbyMelissatotheirshapesanew。
　　LXV
　　WhentheyadayormoretheirwearinessHadeased，Rogerosoughttheprudentfay；
　　WithhimthedukeAstolpho，whonolessDesiredtomeasurebackhiswesternway。
　　Melissawasforbothembassadress，Andforthewarlikepair，withhumblesayTofavour，warnandhelpthem，prayedthedame；
　　Sothattheymightreturnfromwhencetheycame。
　　LXVI
　　“I“saidthefay“willthinkuponthisneed，Andintwodaysthepairwillexpedite。”
　　ThenthoughthowgoodRogerosheshouldspeed。
　　AndafterwardshowaidtheEnglishknight。
　　Shewillsthefirstshall，onthegriffinsteed，TotheAquitanianshoresdirecthisflight；
　　Butfirstwillfashionfortheflying-horseAbit，toguidehimandrestrainhiscourse。
　　LXVII
　　Sheshowshimwhattodo，ifheonhighWouldmakehimsoar，ordowntoearthwouldbring，Andwhat，wouldheincirclesmakehimfly，Orswiftlyspeed，orpauseuponthewing。
　　AndallthatskilfulhorsemenusetotryUponplainground，beneathhertutoring，Rogerolearnedinair，andgaineddominionOverthegriffin-steedofsoaringpinion。
　　LXVIII
　　WhenatallpointsRogerowasprepared，Hebadefarewelltotheprotectingfay，Forevertothelovingknightendeared，Andissuedfromherrealmuponhisway。
　　Ifirstofhim，whoonhisjourneyfaredInhappyhour，andafterwardsshallsayOftheEnglishknight，whospentmoretimeandpainSeekingthefriendlycourtofCharlemagne。
　　LXIX
　　Rogerothencedeparts；butasbeforeTakesnotthewayhetookinhisdespite，Whenhimabovetheseathecourserbore，Andseldomwasthelandbeneathinsight。
　　Buttaughttomakehimbeathiswingsandsoar，Here，there，aslikedhimbest，withdocileflight，Returning，heanotherpathpursued；
　　AsMagierst，whoHerod'ssnareeschewed。
　　LXX
　　Bornehither，goodRogero，leavingSpain，Hadsought，inlevelline，theIndianlands，WheretheyarewateredbytheEasternmain；
　　Wherethetwofairiesstrovewithhostilebands。
　　HenowresolvedtovisitotherreignThanthatwhereAeolushistraincommands；
　　Andfinishsotheroundhehadbegun，Circlingtheworldbeneathhimlikethesun。
　　LXXI
　　HeretheCatay，andthereheMangiane，PassingthegreatQuinsaybeheld；inairAboveImavusturned，andSericaneLeftontheright；andthencedideverbearFromthenorthScythianstotheHyrcanianmain:
　　SoreachedSarmatia'sdistantland；and，whereEuropeandAsia'spartedclimesdivide，Russ，Prussian，heandPomeranianspied。
　　LXXII
　　AlthoughtheChildbyeverywishwaspressedQuicklytoseekhisBradamant，yetheWithtasteofrovingroundtheworldpossest，Wouldnotdesistfromit，tillHungaryHehadseen；andPolacks，Germans，andtherestShouldinhiswideextendedcircuitsee，Inhabitingthathorrid，northernland；
　　AndcameatlasttoEngland'sfartheststrand。
　　LXXIII
　　Yetthinknot，sir，thatinsolongaflight，Thewarriorisforeveronthewing。
　　Wholodges，housedintaverneverynight，Asbestascan，throughhiscapaciousring。
　　Sonightsanddayshepasses:suchdelightProspectstohimoflandandoceanbring。
　　ArrivedonemornnighLondon-town，hestopt；
　　AndoverThamestheflyingcourserdropt。
　　LXXIV
　　WhereheinmeadowstothecitynighSawtroopsofmenatarms，andfootmenspread；
　　Who，tothedrumandtrumpetmarchingby，Dividedintogoodlybands，wereledBeforeRinaldo，flowerofchivalry；
　　HethatifyourememberitwassaidTohavebeensentbyCharlemagne，andmadeHisenvoytothesepartsinsearchofaid。
　　LXXV
　　RogerocameexactlyastheshowOfthatfairhostwasmadewithoutthetown，Andofaknighttheoccasionsoughttoknow；
　　Butfromthegriffin-horsefirstlighteddown:
　　Andhewhocourteouswas，informedhimhowOfkingdomsholdingoftheBritishcrown，English，Scotch，Irish，andtheIslandsnigh，Thosemanybannerswere，uprearedonhigh:
　　LXXVI
　　Andadded，havingendedthisdisplayOfarms，thetroopswouldfiletowardsthestrand，Wherevesselsanchoredintheharbourlay，Waitingtobearthemtoanotherland。
　　“TheFrenchbeseiged，rejoiceinthisarray，Andhopehesaiddeliverancethroughtheband。
　　ButthatImayofallinformyouwell，Iofeachtroopshallseparatelytell。
　　LXXVII
　　“Lo！whereyonmightybannerplantedstands，Whichpardsandflower-de-lucesdoesunfold，Thatourgreatcaptaintothewindexpands，Underwhoseensignaretherestenrolled:
　　Thewarrior'sname，renownedthroughouttheselands，IsLeonetto，flowerofallthebold；
　　Lancaster'sduke，andnephewtotheking，Valiantinwar，andwiseincounselling。
　　LXXVIII
　　“Thatnexttheroyalgonfalon，whichstirredByflutteringwind，isbornetowardsthemount，Whichongreenfield，threepinionsofabirdBearsagent，speaksSirRichard，Warwick'scount。
　　TheDukeofGloucester'sblazonisthethird，Twoantlersofastag，anddemi-front；
　　TheDukeofClarenceshowsatorch，andheIsDukeofYorkwhobearsthatverdanttree。
　　LXXIX
　　“UpontheDukeofNorfolk'sgonfalonYouseealanceintothreepiecesbroke；
　　ThethunderontheEarlofKent's；uponPembroke'sagriffin；underneathayoke；
　　InEssex's，conjoined，twosnakesareshown:
　　ByyonderliftedbalanceisbespokeTheDukeofSuffolk；andNorthumbria'sEarlAgarlanddoesonazurefieldunfurl。
　　LXXX
　　“Arundel'sEarlisyondercavalier，Whosebannerbearsafounderingbark！InsightThenext，isBerkeley'snobleMarquis；nearAreMarchandRichmond'sEarls:thefirstonwhiteShowsacleftmount；apalmthesecondpeer；
　　Apineamidthewavesthelatterknight。
　　ThenextofDorsetandSouthampton'stown，Areearls；thisbearsacar，andthatacrown。
　　LXXXI
　　“ThevaliantRaymond，EarlofDevon，bearsThehawk，whichspreadsherwingsabovehernest；
　　WhileorandsableheofWorcesterwears:
　　Derby'sadog，abearisOxford'screst。
　　There，ashisbadge，acrossofchrystalrearsBath'swealthyprelate，campedamongtherest。
　　Thebrokenseatonduskyfield，nextscan，OfSomerset'sgoodduke，SirAriman。
　　LXXXII
　　“Forty-twothousandmusterinarray，Themenatarmsandmountedarchersthere。
　　ByahundredImisreckonnot，orthey，Thefightingfootmen，twiceasmanyare。
　　Thoseensignsyellow，brown，andgreen，survey，Andthatstripedblueandblack。ThefootrepairEachtohisseparateflagwherethesearespread；
　　ByGodfrey，Henry，Hermant，Edward，led。
　　LXXXIII
　　“ThefirstistheDukeofBuckingham；andhe，Thenext，isHenry，EarlofSalisbury；
　　OldHermantAberga'nnyholdinfee，ThatEdwardistheEarlofShrewsbury。
　　Inthosewhoyonderlodge，theEnglishseeCampedeastward；andnowwestwardturnyoureye，WhereyoushallthirtythousandScots，acrewLedbytheirmonarch'sson，Zerbino，view。
　　LXXXIV
　　“Thelion'twixttwounicornsbeholdUponthestandardoftheScottishking！
　　Whichhasaswordofsilverinitshold。
　　Therecampshisson:ofallhisfollowingIsnonesobeauteous:naturebrokethemouldInwhichshecasthim，afterfashioningHerwork:IsnoneinwhomsuchchivalryAndvalourshines。TheDukeofRothsayhe！
　　LXXXV
　　“BeholdtheEarlofHuntley'sflagdisplayUponanazurefieldagildedbar:
　　Inthataleopardinthetoilssurvey，ThebearingofthenobleDukeofMar。
　　Withmanybirds，andmanycoloursgay，SeeAlcabrun's，avaliantmaninwar；
　　Whoneitherduke，norcount，normarquishight，Isinhissavagecountryfirstofright。
　　LXXXVI
　　“TheDukeofStrathforthshowsthebird，whostrainsHisdaringeyestokeepthesuninview；
　　TheEarlLurcanio，thatinAngusreigns，Abull，whoseflanksaretornbydeerhoundstwo。
　　SeetheretheDukeofAlbany，whostainsHisensign'sfieldwithcolourswhiteandblue。
　　TheEarlofBuchannexthisbannerbears，Inwhichadragonvertavulturetears。
　　LXXXVII
　　“Herman，thelordofForbes，conductsthatband，Andstripeshisgonfalonwithblackandwhite；
　　WithErrol'searluponhisbetterhand，Whoonafieldofgreendisplaysalight。
　　NowseetheIrish，nextthelevelland，Intotwosquadronsorderedforthefight。
　　Kildare'sredoubtedearlcommandsthefirst；
　　LordDesmondleadsthenext，inmountainsnursed。
　　LXXXVIII
　　“AburningpinebyKildareisdisplayed；
　　ByDesmondonwhitefieldacrimsonbend。
　　NoronlyEngland，Scotland，Ireland，aidKingCharlemagne；buttoassisthimwendTheSwedeandNorse，andsuccoursareconveyedFromThule，andthefarthestIceland'send。
　　Alllandsthatroundthemlie，infine，increaseHishost，bynatureenemiestopeace。
　　LXXXIX
　　“Issuedfromcavernandfromforestbrown，Theysixteenthousandare，orlittleless；
　　Visage，legs，arms，andbosomovergrownWithhair，likebeasts。Lo！yonder，wheretheypressAboutastandardwhite，theleveldownOflancesseemsabristlingwilderness。
　　SuchMoray'sflag，thesavagesquadron'shead，WhomeanswithMoorishbloodtopaintitred。”
　　XC
　　WhattimeRogeroseesthefairarray，WhosebandstosuccourravagedFranceprepare，Andnotesandtalksofensignstheydisplay，AndnamesofBritishlords，tohimrepairOneandanother，crowdingtosurveyHiscourser，singleofitskind，orrare:
　　Allthitherhasten，wonderingandastound，Andcompassingthewarrior，formaround。
　　XCI
　　Sothattoraisemorewonderinthetrain。
　　Andtomakebettersport，ashimtheyeyed，Rogeroshooktheflyingcourser'srein，Andlightlywiththerowelstouchedhisside:
　　Hetowardsheaven，uprising，soaredamain，Andleftbehindeachgazerstupefied。
　　HavingfromendtoendtheEnglishforceSoviewed，henextforIrelandshapedhiscourse；
　　XCII
　　AndsawfabulousHibernia，whereThegoodly，saintedeldermadethecave，Inwhichmencleansedfromalloffencesare；
　　Suchmercythere，itseems，isfoundtosave。
　　Thenceo'erthatseahespurred，throughyieldingair，WhosebrinywavesthelesserBritainlave；
　　And，lookingdown，AngelicadescriedInpassing，totherockwithfetterstied；
　　XCIII
　　Boundtothenakedrockuponthestrand，Intheisleoftears；fortheisleoftearswashight，Thatwhichwaspeopledbytheinhumanband，Sopassingfierceandfulloffouldespite；
　　WhoasItoldaboveoneveryhandCruizedwiththeirscatteredfleetbydayornight；
　　Andeverybeauteouswomanboreaway，Destinedtobeamonster'sevilprey:
　　XCIV
　　Therebutthatmorningboundincruelwise；
　　Wheretodevouralivingdamselsped
　　Theorc，thatmeasurelesssea-monster，hies，Whichonabominablefoodisfed。
　　HowonthebeachthemaidbecametheprizeOftherapaciouscrew，abovewassaid，Whofoundhersleepingneartheenchanterhoar，Whoherhadthitherbroughtbymagiclore。
　　XCV
　　ThecruelandinhospitablecrewTothevoraciousbeastthedameexposeUponthesea-beatshore，asbaretoviewAsnaturedidatfirstherworkcompose。
　　Notevenaveilshehad，toshadethehueOfthewhitelilyandvermillionrose，Whichmingledinherlovelymembersmeet，ProoftoDecember-snowandJuly-heat。
　　XCVI
　　HerwouldRogerohavesomestatuedeemedOfalabastermade，ormarblerare，WhichtotheruggedrocksofastenedseemedBytheindustrioussculptor'scunningcare，ButthathesawdistinctatearwhichstreamedAmidfresh-openingroseandlilyfair，Standonherbuddingpapsbeneathindew，Andthathergoldenhairdishevelledflew。
　　XCVII
　　Andashefastenedhisonherfaireyes，HisBradamanthecalledtomindagain。
　　PityandlovewithinhisbosomriseAtonce，andillhecanfromtearsrefrain:
　　Andinsofttonehetothedamselcries，Whenhehascheckedhisflyingcourser'srein
　　“Olady，worthybutthatchaintowear，WithwhichLove'sfaithfulservantsfetteredare，XCVIII
　　“Andmostunworthythisorotherill，WhatwretchhashadthecrueltytowoundAndgallthosesnowyhandswithlividstain，Thuspainfullywithgridingfettersbound?“
　　Atthisshecannotchoosebutshowlikegrain，Ofcrimsonspreadingonanivoryground；
　　Knowingthosesecretbeautiesareespied，Which，howsoeverlovely，shamewouldhide；
　　XCIX
　　Andgladlywithherhandsherfacewouldhood，Weretheynotfastenedtotheruggedstone:
　　Butwithhertearsforthisatleastshecould
　　Bedewedit，andessayedtoholditdown。
　　Sobbingsomewhilethelovelydamselstood；
　　Thenloosedhertongueandspakeinfeebletone；
　　Butendednot；arrestedinmid-word，Byaloudnoisewhichintheseawasheard。
　　C
　　Lo！andbehold！theunmeasured-beastappears，Halfsurgingandhalfhidden，insuchsortAsspedbyroaringwindlongcaracksteersFromnorthorsouth，towardsherdestinedport。
　　Sotheseamonstertohisfoodrepairs:
　　Andnowtheintervalbetweenisshort。
　　Halfdeadtheladyisthroughfearendured，Illbythatother'scomfortreassured。
　　CI
　　Rogerooverhand，notintherestCarrieshislance，andbeats，withdownrightblow，Themonstrousorc。Whatthisresembledbest，Butahuge，writhingmass，Idonotknow；
　　Whichworenoformofanimalexprest，Saveinthehead，witheyesandteethofsow。
　　Hisforehead，'twixttheeyes，Rogerosmites，Butasonsteelorrocktheweaponlights。
　　CII
　　Whenheperceivesthefirstofnoavail，Theknightreturnstodealabetterblow；
　　Theorc，whoseestheshiftingshadowsailOfthosehugepinionsontheseabelow，Infuriousheat，desertshissureregaleOnshore，tofollowthatdeceitfulshow:
　　Androllsandreelsbehindit，asitfleets。
　　Rogerodrops，andoftthestrokerepeats。
　　CIII
　　Aseagle，thatamidherdownwardflight，Surveysamidthegrassasnakeunrolled，Orwhereshesmoothesuponasunnyheight，Herruffledplumage，andherscalesofgold，AssailsitnotwherepromptwithpoisonousbiteTohissandcreep；butwithsecurerholdGripesitbehind，andeitherpinionclangs，Lestitshouldturnandwoundherwithitsfangs；
　　CIV
　　SothefellorcRogerodoesnotsmiteWithlanceorfaulchionwherethetushesgrow，Butaimsthat'twixttheearshisblowmaylight；
　　Nowonthespine，ornowontailbelow。
　　Andstillintimedescendsorsoarsupright，Andshiftshiscourse，tocheattheveeringfoe:
　　Butasifbeatingonajasperblock，Cannevercleavethehardandruggedrock。
　　CV
　　WithsuchlikewarfareisthemastiffvextBytheboldflyinAugust'stimeofdust，Orinthemonthbeforeorinthenext，Thisfullofyellowspikesandthatofmust；
　　Foreverbythecirclingplagueperplext，Whosestingintohiseyesorsnoutisthrust:
　　Andoftthedog'sdryteethareheardtofall；
　　Butreachingoncethefoe，hepaysforall。
　　CVI
　　WithhishugetailthetroubledwavessosoreThemonsterbeats，thattheyascendheaven-high；
　　Andtheknightknowsnotifheswim，orsoarUponhisfeatheredcourserinmidsky；
　　Andoftwerefaintofindhimselfashore:
　　For，iflongtimethespraysothicklyfly，Hefearsitsowillbathehishippogryph，Thatheshallvainlycovetgourdorskiff。
　　CVII
　　Hethennewcounseltook，and'twasthebest，Withotherarmsthemonstertopursue；
　　Andliftingfromhisshieldthecoveringvest，Todazzlewiththelighthisblastedview。
　　Landwardtowardstherock-chainedmaidhepressed，Andonherlittlefinger，lestanewMischanceshouldfollow，sliptthering，whichbroughtTheenchantmentofthemagicshieldtonought。
　　CVIII
　　Isaythering，whichBradamant，tofreeRogero，fromBrunello'shandhadrent，Andwhich，tosnatchhimfromAlcina，sheHadnexttoIndiabyMelissasent。
　　Melissaasbeforewassaidbyme，Inaidofmanyusedtheinstrument；
　　AndtoRogerothisagainhadborn；
　　Bywhom'twaseveronhisfingerworn。
　　CIX
　　HegaveitnowAngelica；forheFearedlestthebuckler'slightshouldbeimpaired，AndwilledaswellthosebeauteouseyesshouldbeDefended，whichhadhimalreadysnared。
　　Pressingbeneathhispaunchfullhalfthesea，Nowtotheshorethemonstrouswhalerepaired:
　　FirmstoodRogero，andtheveilundone，Appearedtogivetheskyanothersun。
　　CX
　　Heinthemonster'seyestheradiancethrows，Whichworksasitwaswontinothertime。
　　AstroutorgraylingtothebottomgoesInstream，whichmountaineerdisturbswithlime；
　　SotheenchantedbuckleroverthrowsTheorc，reversedamongthefoamandslime。
　　RogerohereandtherethebeastastoundStillbeats，butcannotfindthewaytowound。
　　CXI
　　ThiswhiletheladybegshimnottobrayLongerthemonster'sruggedscaleinvain。
　　“Forheaven'ssaketurnandlooseme“didshesay，Stillweeping“eretheorcawakeagain。
　　Bearmewiththee，anddrownmeinmid-way。
　　Letmenotthisfoulmonster'sfoodremain。”
　　ByherjustplaintRogeromoved，forebore，Untiedthemaid，andraisedherfromtheshore。
　　CXII
　　Uponthebeachthecourserplantshisfeet，Andgoadedbytherowel，towersinair，AndgallopswithRogeroinmidseat，Whileonthecroupbehindhimsatethefair；
　　Whoofhisbanquetsothemonstercheat；
　　Forhimtoodelicateanddaintyfare。
　　RogeroturnsandwiththickkissespliesThelady'ssnowybreastandsparklingeyes。
　　CXIII
　　Hekeptnomoretheway，ashebeforeProposed，forcompassingthewholeofSpain:
　　ButstopthiscourserontheneighbouringshoreWherelesserBritainrunsintothemain。
　　Uponthebankthereroseanoakwoodhoar，WherePhilomelforeverseemedtoplain；
　　I'themiddlewasameadowwithafountain，And，ateachend，asolitarymountain。
　　CXIV
　　'Twasherethewishfulknightfirstcheckedtherein，Anddroppinginthemeadow，madehissteedFurl，yetnotshutsoclose，hiswingsagain，Ashehadspreadthemwideforbetterspeed。
　　DownlightsRogero，andforbearswithpainFromotherleap；butthishisarmsimpede:
　　Hisarmsimpede；abartohisdesire，Andhemustdoffthemwouldheslakethefire。
　　CXV
　　Nowhere，nowthere，confusedbydifferentthrong，Rogerodidhisshiningarmsundo:
　　Neverthetaskappearedtohimsolong；
　　Forwhereheloosedoneknot，hefastenedtwo。
　　But，sir，toolongcontinuedisthissong，Andhaplymayaswellhaveweariedyou；
　　SothatIshalldelaytoothertime，Whenitmaybetterplease，mytediousrhyme。
　　CANTO11
　　ARGUMENT
　　Assistedbythemagicringshewears，Angelicaevanishesfromview。
　　Nextinadamsel，whomagiantbearsBeneathhisarm，hisbrideRogerotrueBeholds。Orlandototheshorerepairs，Wherethefellorcsomanydamselsslew；
　　Olympiafrees，andspoilsthebeastoflife:
　　HerafterwardsObertotakestowife。
　　I
　　Althoughafeeblerein，inmidcareer，Willoftsufficetostopcourageoushorse；
　　'TisseldomReason'sbitwillservetosteerDesire，orturnhimfromhisfuriouscourse，Whenpleasureisinreach:likeheadstrongbear，Whomfromthehoneyedmeal'tisilltoforce，Ifoncehescentthetemptingmess，orsupAdrop，whichhangsuponthelusciouscup。
　　II
　　WhatreasonthenRogeroshallwithholdFromtakingwithAngelicadelight，——
　　Thatgentlemaid，therenakedinhishold，Intheloneforest，andsecurefromsight?
　　OfBradamanthethinksnot，whocontrolledHisbosomerst:andfoolishweretheknight，Ifthinkingofthatdamselasbefore，Bythishehadnotsetanequalstore；
　　III
　　Warmedbywhoseyouthfulbeauties，thesevereXenocrateswouldnothavebeenmorechaste。
　　TheimpatientChildhaddroptbothshieldandspear，Andhurryingnowhisotherarmsuncased；
　　When，castingdownhereyesinshameandfear，Thevirtuousringuponherfingerplaced，Angelicadescried，andwhichofyoreFromherBrunelloinAlbraccabore。
　　IV
　　ThisistheringshecarriedintoFrance，Whenthitherfirstthedamseltookherway；
　　Withherthebrother，bearerofthelance，After，thepaladin，Astolpho'sprey。
　　WiththissheMalagigi'sspellsandtranceMadevainbyMerlin'sstair；andonadayOrlandofreed，withmanyknightsandgood，FromDragontina'scruelservitude:
　　V
　　Withthispassedviewlessfromtheturret-cell，Whereherthatbadoldmanhadmewed；butwhyRecountitsdifferentwonders，ifaswellYouknowthevirtuesoftheringasI?
　　Fromherthiseveninhercitadel，HismonarchAgramanttosatisfy，Brunellotook:sincewhereshehadbeencrostByFortune，tillhernativerealmwaslost。
　　VI
　　Nowthatshethisuponherhandsurveys，Sheissofullofpleasureandsurprise，Shedoubtsitisadream，and，inamaze，Hardlybelievesherveryhandandeyes。
　　Thensoftlytohermouththehoopconveys，And，quickerthantheflashwhichcleavestheskies，FromboldRogero'ssightherbeautyshrowds，Asdisappearsthesun，concealedinclouds。
　　VII
　　YetstillRogerogazedlikewightdistraught，Andhurriedhereandtherewithfruitlessspeed:
　　Butwhenhehadrecalledtheringtothought，Foiledandastounded，cursedhislittleheed。
　　Andnowthevanishedlady，whomhesought，OfthatungratefulanddiscourteousdeedAccusingstood，wherewithshehadrepaid，Unfittingrecompensehisgenerousaid。
　　VIII
　　“Ungratefuldamsel！andisthisthepayYourenderfortheservicedone?“saidhe
　　“WhyratherwouldyoustealmyringawayThanhaveitasawelcomegiftfromme?
　　Notonlythis，butusemeasyoumay
　　I，andmyshieldandcourser，yoursshallbe；
　　Soyounomoreconcealyourbeauteouscheer。
　　Cruel，thoughansweringnot，Iknowyouhear。”
　　IX
　　Sosaying，likeoneblind，withbootlesscare，Feelinghiswayaboutthefounthestrayed。
　　Howoftenheembracedtheemptyair，Hopinginthistohaveembracedthemaid！
　　Meanwhile，nowfarremoved，theflyingfairHadhaltednot，tilltoacaveconveyed。
　　Formedinamountainwasthatharbourrude；
　　Spacious，andforherneedsuppliedwithfood。