XXXIII
　　And。likeOrlandoandDukeAymon'sson，HadfaithfulBrandimartthrownupthegame，CharleshadfromParisintoexilegone，Ifhehadscapedalivesofierceaflame。
　　Brandimartdoeshisbest，andwhen'tisdone，Yieldstothestorm:ThusFortune，fickledame，Nowsmilesuponthepaynimmonarch，whoBesiegesroyalCharlemagneanew。
　　XXXIV
　　Fromearthbeneaththewidow'soutcryswells，Mingledwithelder'sandwithorphan'sprayer，Intothepureserene，whereMichaeldwells，Risingabovethisdimandtroubledair；
　　Andtotheblestarchangelloudlytells，HowthedevouringwolfandraventearHisfaithfulEnglish，French，andGermantrain，Whoseslaughteredbodiesoverspreadtheplain。
　　XXXV
　　Redblushedtheblessedangel，whobelievedHeillobediencetohislordhadpaid；
　　And，inhisanger，deemedhimselfdeceivedBytheperfidiousDiscordandbetrayed:
　　HehisCreator'sorderhadreceivedTostirtheMoorstostrife，norhadobeyed；
　　Hadratherintheireyeswhomarkedtheevent，Appearedthroughouttothwarthishighintent。
　　XXXVI
　　Asservantfaithfultohislord，andmoreInlovethanmemorystrong，whofindsthatheHasthatforgottenwhichathisheart-core，Aspreciousashislifeandsoulshouldbe，Hastestorepairhiserror，norbeforeHemendthatfault，againhislordwillsee，SonottoGodSt。MichaelwillascendUntilhehasachievedhisholyend。
　　XXXVII
　　Againhetothatmonasteryflew，WherewhilomhehadDiscordseen；andthereSeatedinchapterseesher，whileanewTheiryearlyofficerselectedare，Shetakinghugedelightthosefrierstoview，Thatateachotherhurledtheirbooksofprayer。
　　Hishandwithinherlocksthearchangeltwists，Anddealsherendlessscathewithfeetandfists。
　　XXXVIII
　　Onherhenextacross'shandlebroke；
　　Wherewithherback，andarms，andheadheplies:
　　Hismercywithloudvoicethewretchbespoke，Andhuggedthatangel'skneeswithsuppliantcries。
　　MichaelsuspendsnottheavengingstrokeTillhuntedtotheMoorishcampsheflies，Thenthus:“Believeworsevengeanceyetinstore，IfIbeyondtheselinesbeholdtheemore。”
　　XXXIX
　　AlbeitinbackandarmsallovershentWasDiscordbythatangel，inherfearOfsufferingyetagainsuchchastisement，Suchhorridfuryandsuchblowssevere，Shespeedilytotakeherbellowswent，And，addingfoodtowhatshelitwhilere，Andsettingotherreadypilesafire，Kindledinmanyheartsablazeofire；
　　XL
　　AndgoodRogerosheinflamesthemso
　　WithRodomontandMandricardofaresToAgramant；andallsincenowthefoeThepaynimspressednomore，thevantagetheirs
　　Tohimtheseedoftheirdissensionsshow，Andwhatthebitterproducewhichitbears:
　　ThentothejudgmentofthekingreferWhofirstinlistedfieldhisclaimshouldstir。
　　XLI
　　AswellMarphisatoTroyano'sson，Relateshercase，andwillconcludethefrayWhichwiththeTartarkingshehadbegun，Becausebyhimprovokedtothatassay；
　　Norwillsheyieldherplacetoanyone，No，notasinglehour，yetlessaday；
　　ButwithloudinstancesmaintainsherrightWithMandricardofirsttowagethefight。
　　XLII
　　TohavethefirstpossessionofthefieldNolessrenownedkingRodomontcontended，Whichhe，theAfricanarraytoshield，Hadinterruptedandtillnowsuspended。
　　RogerotoKingAgramantappealed，Ashavingbornetoolong，thoughsoreoffended，ThatRodomontformhimdetainedhishorse，Noryetwouldmeethimfirstinmartialcourse。
　　XLIII
　　TheTartarking，formoreperplexity，DeniedonanygroundRogero'srightThebearerofthewhite-wingedbirdtobe；
　　Andwassopassingwoodwithwrathandspite，That，iftothisthoseotherswouldagree，Hewouldatoncethoseseveralquarrelsfight；
　　Andsothoseotherswouldaswellhavedone，IfAgramant'sconsenttheycouldhavewon。
　　XLIV
　　KingAgramant，withprayerandkinglyword，Hadwillinglyappeasedthatjarringcrew；
　　Butsincethefoesweredeaftoallaccord，Norwouldassenttopeaceortruceanew，ConsideredhowatleasthemightaffordThefieldofeachoftheminorderdue；
　　And，asthebestresolve，atlastdecreed，Eachshouldbylotpossessthelistedmead。
　　XLV
　　Fourlotsthemonarchbadeprepare，whichdone，This“RodomontandMandricardo“said；
　　“RogeroandMandricardo“wereinone；
　　Inone，“RogeroandRodomont“wereread；
　　That“MandricardoandMarphisa“run:
　　Next，astheficklegoddess，Fortune，led，Thelotsaredrawn，andinthefirstappearTheTartarkingandsovereignofArgier。
　　XLVI
　　RogeroandMandricardoforthatplayWerenext；RogeroandRodomontwerethird；
　　Marphisa'slotandMardricardo'slayAtbottom；whencethedamewasdeeplystirred；
　　NoryoungRogeroseemsawhitmoregay:
　　WhoknowstheprowessofthosetwopreferredWillnothinginthelistedcombatleaveForhimorforMarphisatoachieve。
　　XLVII
　　Thereliesaplace，ofParislittlewide，Coveringamileorsomewhatless，andround；
　　Likeancienttheatre，oneveryside，Encompastbyatallandsolidmound；
　　Withcastlewhilomwasitfortified，Whichswordandfirehadlevelledwiththeground。
　　TheParmesanlikecircledoessurvey，WheneverhetoBorgowendshisway。
　　XLVIII
　　Inthisplaceispreparedthelistedmead，Whichpalisadesoflittleheightinclose；
　　Asquare，ofjustproportionsforthatneed，Withtwocapaciousgates，asusagegoes。
　　ThedayonwhichtocombathaveagreedThosevaliantknights，whowillnotbalktheirfoes，Besidethepalisades，toleftandright，Facingeachentrance，arepavilionspight。
　　XLIX
　　Inthat，whichlookstowardsthewesternsun，IslodgedthegiantmonarchofArgier；
　　Andhimassisthisserpent-hidetodonBoldFerrauandCircassia'scavalier。
　　GradassoandthepuissantFalsiron，Inthatwhichfrontsthemorninghemisphere，Clothewiththeirhands，inTrojanplateandchain，ThegoodsuccessorofKingAgricane。
　　L
　　HighonathroneofamplestateappearedAgramantandMarsilius；nextinplaceWereStordilaneandallthechiefs，reveredThroughoutthesquadronsofthepaynimrace。
　　HappywashewhofoundhimselfuprearedOnmoundortree，abovethatlevelspace。
　　Greatwasthethrong，androundthepalisadeOneverysidetheeddyingpeopleswayed。
　　LI
　　WereseatedwiththeQueenoffairCastilleQueens，princesses，anddamesofnoblestrain，FromArragon，Granada，andSeville，AndAtlas'columns；andamidthetrainAssembledtobeholdthatfierceappeal，WasplacedthedaughterofKingStordilane:
　　Twocostlyvests——onered，onegreen——shewore；
　　Butillthefirstwasdyed，andfadedsore。
　　LII
　　IndresssuccinctMarphisasate；inplightSuchasbeseemedawarriorandamaid:
　　ThermodoonhaplywitnessedHippolyteAndherfairsquadroninlikegarbarrayed。
　　Afieldalready，inhisliverydight，Agramant'sheraldmadeproclaim，andsaidItwasforbidtoallmen，farandwide，Inactorword，witheitherparttoside。
　　LIII
　　Thefrequentcrowdexpectsthedoublefoe；
　　Andoften，inimpatience，theycomplain，Andcallthosefamouscavalierstooslow:
　　WhenfromtheTartar'stentanangrystrainIsheard，andcrieswhichmultiply；sir，knowItwasthemartialkingofSericane，AndpuissantTartar，whothatquestionstirred，Andmadethemightytumultwhichhasheard。
　　LIV
　　Sericane'smonarch，havingwithhishandEquiptthekingofTartaryallo'er，Approachedtogirdhimwiththatsovereignbrand，WithwhichOrlandowentadornedofyore。
　　WhenDurindanaonthehilthescanned，GravedwiththequarteringthatAlmonteswore；
　　Whichfromthatwretchedman，besideafont，YouthfulOrlandoreftinAspramont。
　　LV
　　He，seeingthis，agniseditforthebladeSofamous，whichAnglantes'warriorbore，ForwhichhehadthefairestfleetarrayedWhicheverputtoseafromeasternshore；
　　AndhadCastille'srichkingdomoverlaid，AndconqueredfruitfulFrancesomeyearsbefore；
　　ButcannotnowimaginehowthatswordIsinpossessionoftheTartarlord；
　　LVI
　　Andaskshadhebyforceortreatywon，Andwhenandwhereandhow，thatfaulchionbright；
　　AndMandricardosaidthathehaddoneFiercebattleforthatswordwithBrava'sknight；
　　Whofeignedhimselfofsobersenseforegone，Hopingthatsoheshouldconcealhisfright:——
　　“ForIonhimwouldceaselesswarhavemade，“
　　Headded“whilehekeptthegoodlyblade。”
　　LVII
　　SayingtheCount，inyieldingtohisfoeThatsword，theBeavers'knowndevicehadtried；
　　Who。followedcloselybythehunter，knowTheirfellpursuercoversnoughtbeside。
　　Erehehadheardhimout，——“NorIforegoThatswordtotheenoranyone，“repliedGradasso，fierce，“wellearnedbyme，atcostOftreasure，andofpain，andpeoplelost。
　　LVIII
　　“Someotherfaulchionforthyselfpurvey；
　　ThiswillIhave；nordeemmyreasonsnew；
　　WhetherOrlandowiseorfoolishstray，Imakeitminewhere'eritmeetsmyview。
　　Withnonetowitness，thou，besidethewayUsurpedthatsword；Iclaimitasmydue:
　　Forthismyscimetershallreasonsyield，Andwewilltrythecauseinlistedfield。
　　LIX
　　“PreparetowintheswordbeforethourearThatgoodlybladeagainstKingRodomont。
　　Towinhisarmsisuseofcavalier，Beforehisfoeinduelheaffront。”——
　　“Nosweetermusiceversoothesmyear“
　　RepliedtheTartar，asheraisedhisfront
　　“Thanvoicewhichchampionsmetomartialfield；
　　ButseethathisconsenttheSarzanyield。
　　LX
　　“Bethouthefirst；and，nextonlistedgroundLetSarza'svaliantlordthequestiontry；
　　NordoubtbutIinreadinessbefoundTotheeandeveryothertoreply。”
　　“——Thoushaltnotsotheorderedlotsconfound，OrbreakourcompactwasRogero'scry:
　　Either，firstRodomontshalltakethefield，Orshalltomehisrightofbattleyield。
　　LXI
　　“ItthatbetrueGradassohasaverred，Thatknightshouldwinthearmshewouldassay，Thouhastnotitletomywhite-wingedbird，Savethisfrommethoufirstshaltbearaway。
　　Butsince，forsooth，whilereIsaidtheword，IwillnotwhatIoncepronouncedunsay，Thatmineshallbethesecondbattle，soThatArgier'smonarchfirstaffronthisfoe。
　　LXII
　　“Iwillconfusetheorderofthefield，Throughout，ifpartiallyconfusedbythee；
　　AbandonwillInotmyblazonedshield，Unlessthoucombatforitnowwithme。”——
　　“WereoneandtheotherMars，forbattlesteeled，Repliesenraged，thekingofTartary
　　“Noronenortheother'smightshouldmakemewaiveMytitletothatshieldandgoodlyglaive“；
　　LXIII
　　Andovermasteredbyhischoler，fliesWithaclenchedfistathimofSericane，Andsmiteshimwithhisright-handinsuchwise，AsmakeshimquithisholdofDurindane。
　　Gradassoboldwastakenbysurprise，Notdeeminghimsofuriousandinsane；
　　And，whilehelookednottotheTartarlord，FoundhimselfrobbedofgoodOrlando'ssword。
　　LXIV
　　FuryandscornGradasso'svisageheats，Whichseemstoflashwithfire，atthatdisgrace；
　　Andwithmorerageandpainhisbosombeats，Inthat'twasofferedinsuchpublicplace。
　　Todrawhisscimeter，thekingretreats，Intentuponrevenge，somelittlespace。
　　SoMandricardoonhimselfreliesRogerohetofight，aswelldefies。
　　LXV
　　“Comeoninarmsagainstme，bothcombined，AndbeKingRodomontthethird！“hesaid
　　“ComeSpainandAfricandallhumankind；
　　Ne'erwillIturn。”Andhe，atnoughtdismaid，Sosaying，inhisfury，sawedthewindAbouthim，withAlmontes'nobleblade，Embracedhisshield，and，fullofcholer，stoodAgainstGradassoandRogerogood。
　　LXVI
　　“Leavemethecare，“thefierceGradassocried，“Thephrensyofthismadmantosubdue。”——
　　“Notso，byHeaven！“Rogerowrothreplied，“ForIthisfieldclaimjustlyasmydue。”——
　　“Standback！“and“standthouback！“oneithersideTheyshout；yetneitherofthetwainwithdrew。
　　Andthusamongthosethreebeganafeud；
　　Andthencesomestrangeresultwouldhaveensued，LXVII
　　Ifmanyhadnotinterposed，andsoughtWithlittlewittheirfurytorestrain；
　　Whohadwell-nightoodeartheexperienceboughtOfsavingothersattheirproperpain；
　　NortoaccordtheworldhadeverbroughtThoseknights，butthattheworthykingofSpainCamethitherwithrenownedTroyano'sheir；
　　Awedbywhosesovereignpresenceallforbear。
　　LXVIII
　　AgramantthosecontendingwarriorsmadeThecauseoftheirsoburningstrifedisplay；
　　Nextearnestlybestirredhimself，andprayedGradassothathewould，incourteousway，ConcedetheTrojanHector'sgoodlybladeToMandricardo，solelyforthatday，Untilthecruelfightwasatanend，WhereinheshouldwithRodomontcontend。
　　LXIX
　　WhileroyalAgramantwouldpeacerestore，Andnowwiththisandnowwiththatconferred，Fromtheothertent，betweentheSarzanMoorAndSacripant，anotherstrifewasheard。
　　ValiantKingSacripantassaidbefore
　　ToequipSirRodomonthimselfbestirred，AndheandFerrauhadthatchampiondrestInhisforefatherNimrod'sironvest；
　　LXX
　　Andtherehadtheyarrived，wherewithhisspumeThehorsewasmakinghisrichbridlewhite:
　　IofthegoodFrontinospeak，forwhomRogerourgedwithyetunfeltdespite。
　　KingSacripant，whoplaysthepartofgroom，AndhastobringafieldtheSarzanknight，Marksnarrowlythecourser'sgearandshoes，Andsellandfurniturethroughoutreviews；
　　LXXI
　　Andashispointsandnimbleparts，morenear，He，inthisview，observeswithbetterheed，Theyouthfulking，beyondalldoubt，isclearHeseeshisFrontilatteinthatsteed，Himheofoldhadheldsopassingdear，Whilomofsuchdebatesthefruitfulseed；
　　Andforwhoseloss，whilerehewassowoe，Heevermoreonfootresolvedtogo。
　　LXXII
　　ThisfrombeneathhimhadBrunelloborneBeforeAlbracca，ontheverydayAngelica'srarering，andRoland'shorn，AndBalisardaheconveyedaway，WithfierceMarphisa'sblade，——andonreturnToAfric——toRogero，fromhisprey，GaveBalisardaandthecourser，whoWasbytheChildFrontinonamedanew。
　　LXXIII
　　Assured'twasnomistake，Circassia'schiefTurnedhimabouttoRodomont，andcried:
　　“ReftfrommeinAlbracca，byathief，Thishorseismine；whichmightbecertifiedBythemwhosewordswouldwarrantwellbelief:
　　Butasmywitnessesaredistantwide，Ifitbequestioned，Iwillmakeitplain，Andwill，withswordinhand，thetruthmaintain。
　　LXXIV
　　“YetamIwellcontented，forthatweHaveforthesesomefewdaystogethergone，Tolendhimforto-day；sincewellIsee，Thatnotwithouthimcouldthefightbedone；
　　Butoncondition，thatthecourserbeAcknowledgedmine，andfurnishedasaloan:
　　Otherwisehopenotforthathorse，savefirstMe，onthisquarrel，thouincombatworst。”
　　LXXV
　　ThefuriouskingofArgier，thatinprideSurpassedallknightsthatevergirtthesword，Whoseparagon，forheartandprowesstried，Meseemsnoancienthistoriesrecord，Cried:“Sacripant，ifanyonebesideThyself，tomeshoulduttersuchaword，Heshoulddeemquickly，fromitsbitterfruit，Hefromhisbirthwouldbetterhavebeenmute。
　　LXXVI
　　“But，forthatfellowshipinwhichwewent，Asthouhastsaidtogether，ItoshowSuchpatienceandforbearanceamcontent，Aswarningthee，thypurposetoforego，UntilthoushalthavewitnessedtheeventOfstrifebetweenmeandmyTartarfoe:
　　WhenhimIsuchexamplehopetomake，Thatthoushalthumblysay，`Thecoursertake。'“
　　LXXVII
　　Fierceandenraged，repliedCircassia'speer，“Toplaythechurlwiththeeiscourteousdeed，ButItotheerepeatmoreplainandclear，Thouillwouldstaughtdesignagainstthatsteed，For，whileIanavengingsabrerear，ThisIprohibitthee，and，shoulditneed，Andeverybettermeansofbattlefail，Withtheeforthiswouldbattle，toothandnail。”
　　LXXVIII
　　Theyfromdisputeproceedtoribaldry，Fromwordstoblows；andthroughtheirmickleire，Fiercebattlewasinflamed，andblazedmorehighThaneverlightly-kindledstrawtookfire。
　　KingRodomontissteeledinpanoply；
　　Sacripantneitherplatenormailattire:
　　Yetsoinfenceisskilledthatnimblelord，Heseemsallovershelteredbyhissword。
　　LXXIX
　　NogreaterwerethedaringandthemightThoughinfinitewhichRodomontdisplaidThantheprecautionandthenimblesleightWhichtheCircassiansummonedtohisaid:
　　Nomill-wheeleverturnswithswifterflightThecirclingstonebywhichthegrainisbrayed，ThanSacripantatneedmovesfootorhand，Andshiftsnowhere，nowtherehisrestlessstand。
　　LXXX
　　ButSerpentineandFerrauinterfere:
　　Theywithdrawnswordsthetwainasunderbore；
　　WiththemGrandoniowasandIsolier，AndmanyotherleadersoftheMoor，ThiswasthetumultwhichwasheardwhilereIntheothertent，whattimetheylabouredsore，RogerovainlytoapeacetobringWithTartary'sandSericana'sking。
　　LXXXI
　　ThiswhilesomevoicetoAgramantthenewsReportsaright，thatUlien'smightseed，WithSacripant，Circassia'sking，pursuesAfierceandfuriousquarrelforthesteed。
　　Agramant，whomsomanyjarsconfuse，ExclaimstoKingMarsilius:“TakethouheedThatnoworseevilmidtheseknightsbetide，WhileforthisnewdisorderIprovide。”
　　LXXXII
　　Rodomontreinedhisanger，andretiredSomedeal，athisapproachingsovereign'sview；
　　NorlessrespectinSacripantinspiredTheMoorishmonarch；ofthefurioustwo，HewithgravevoiceandroyalmieninquiredWhatcauseofstrifesuchdeadlydiscordblew；
　　Andhavingsearchedtheirquarreltotheroot，Wouldfainaccordthem；butwithlittlefruit。
　　LXXXIII
　　Circassia'smonarchwouldnot，onhisside，LongerhishorsetoArgier'slordallow，SavehumblyRodomonttohimapplied，Thatsteedforthisoccasiontobestow。
　　TohimSirRodomont，withwontedpride，Returnedforanswer:“NeitherHeavennorthouShallmakemerecognizeasgiftorloanWhatIwiththisgoodhandcanmakemineown。”
　　LXXXIV
　　ThekingbadeSacripantexplainhisright，Andhowthathorsewastakenfromhimsought；
　　AndthisfromfirsttolastCircassia'sknightRehearsed，andreddenedasthetalehetaught，Relatingtothekingtherobber'ssleight；
　　Whohadsurprisedhimoverwhelmedwiththought，Uponfourspearshiscourser'ssaddlestayed，Andfrombeneaththenakedhorseconveyed。
　　LXXXV
　　Marphisa，whomthesecries，midothers，bring，Whenoftherobberyofthehorseadvised，Invisageisdisturbed，rememberingHowonthatdayherfaulchionwassurprised；
　　AndwhenthatcourserwhichequiptwithwingAppearedwhenflyinghersherecognized；
　　Andrecognizedaswell——atfirstunknown——
　　ThevaliantkingwhofilledCircassia'sthrone。
　　LXXXVI
　　Theotherswhostoodroundher，wonttohearBrunellooftenboastofthedeceit，'Ganturntowardsthatwretch，andmadeappearByopensignstheyknewhimfortheCheat。
　　MarphisawhothesubtleknavewhilereSuspectedastheauthorofthatfeat，Nowquestionsthis，nowthat，whoallaccordInsaying'twasBrunellostolehersword；
　　LXXXVII
　　Who，welldeservingasafittingpainTodanglefromthegallows-treeinair，ByAgramantthecrownofTingitaneAnillexamplewaspreferredtowear。
　　ThisfiresanewMarphisa'solddisdain，Norshefrominstantvengeancewillforbear，Forthis，aswellasothershameandscornSheonherroadhadfromthatcaitiffborn。
　　LXXXVIII
　　Asquirelacedonherhelmet，atherhest；
　　Sheworetheremnantofherarmoursheen；
　　Norwithoutmartialcuirassonherbreast，FindI，thatshetentimeswaseverseen，EvenfromthedaywhenfirstthatironvestBracedonherlimbsthepassing-valiantqueen:
　　Withhelmonhead，where，midthehighestrows，Brunellositsamongthefirst，shegoes。
　　LXXXIX
　　HimbymidbreastMarphisagripedamain，Andlifteduptheloselfromtheground；
　　AsisrapaciouseaglewonttostrainThepullet，inhertalonscircledround；
　　AndborehimwherethesonsofKingTroyaneHeardthetwoknightstheirjarringclaimspropound。
　　Hewhoperceiveshimselfinevilhands，Ayeweeps，andmercyofthatmaiddemands。
　　XC
　　Abovetheuniversalnoiseandshout，Whichrosenighequallyoneitherside，Brunello，whofromallthecrowdaboutForpitynow，andnowforsuccour，cried，Soloudwasheard，thatofthatampleroutHegatheredroundhimselfthepressingtide。
　　ArrivedbeforetheMoorisharmy'shead，TohimwithhaughtymienMarphisasaid:
　　XCI
　　“Thisthiefsaidshe，thyvassal，willIslay，AndwiththishandofminewillknotthecordAbouthisneck；becausetheverydayHestolethiscourser，hepurloinedmysword。
　　ButisthereanyonewhodeemsIsayAmiss，lethimstandforthandspeaktheword；
　　ForIonhimwillprove，beforethineeyes，Ihavedoneright，andwhogainsaysme，lies。
　　XCII
　　“ButbecausehaplysomeonemaypretendIhavetillsuchatimeofstrifedelayedMyvengeance，whensuchfamousknightscontend，Forthreedaysshallthewretch'sdoombestayed；
　　InthemeantimelethimwhowoulddefendThatcaitiff，comehimself，orsendhimaid。
　　Forafterwards，ifnonethedeedprevent，Hiscarcassshallathousandbirdscontent。
　　XCIII
　　“Ihencetoyondertower，whichdistantnighThreeleagues，o'erlooksalittlecopse，repair，Butwithonevarletinmycompany，Andwithonewaiting-maid；ifanydareRescuethethief，lethimcomethither；I
　　Waittheapproachofhisdefendersthere。”
　　Thusshe；andthitherquicklywendsherwaysWhitherwassaid，noranyanswerstays。
　　XCIV
　　Heldonthepommelgrappledbyhishair，BrunelloonMarphisa'scourserlies:
　　Thecaitiffweeps，andshriekingindespair，Onallinwhomhehopes，forsuccourcries。
　　InsuchconfusionisTroyano'sheir，Heseesnowaythroughtheseperplexities；
　　And，thatMarphisathenceBrunelloboreInsuchaguise，yetgrievedthemonarchmore。
　　XCV
　　Notthathelovedtheloseloresteemed，Rathertohimsometimehadbornedespite；
　　Andoftenhadtohandthecaitiffschemed，Sincehehadforfeitedtheringofmight。
　　Butherehishonourtouchedthemonarchdeemed，Sothathisvisagereddenedattheslight:
　　Hewould，inperson，followheratspeed，Andtohisutmostpoweravengethedeed。
　　XCVI
　　Butthewiseking，Sobrino，whowasby，Himfromthequestendeavouredtodissuade，AndthatwithhisexaltedmajestySuchenterprizewereillassortedsaid:
　　Althoughfirmhope，nayfullsecurity，Hehadtoovercomethatmartialmaid，Ifhewithpainsubduedawoman，shame，Ratherthanhonour，wouldpursuehisname。
　　XCVII
　　SmallprofitandmuchperilwouldsucceedFromanyfightheshouldwithhermaintain，Andheadvisedhimasthebetterdeed，Toleavethatwretchedcaitifftohispain；
　　AndalbeitbutasimplenodshouldneedTofreehim，fromthatnodheshouldrefrain。
　　InthatthemonarchwoulddoilltoforceEven-handedJusticefromherdestinedcourse。
　　XCVIII
　　“ThoutothefierceMarphisamay'stapplyToleavehistrialhepursuedtothee，Withpromise，herinthistosatisfyAndtosuspendhimfromthegallows-tree:
　　Andevenshouldthemaidthyprayerdeny，Letherineverywishcontentedbe:
　　Andratherthanthatshedesertthyside，Letherhanghimandeverythiefbeside。”
　　XCIX
　　RightwillinglyKingAgramantgavewayToKingSobrino'scounselsageandstaid；
　　AndletrenownedMarphisawendherway，Norscathedhe，norletscathe，thatmartialmaid，Neitherenduredthatanyhershouldpray；
　　AndheavenknowswithwhatcourageheobeyedThatwiseadvice，tocalmsuchruderstrifeAndquarrel，asthroughouthiscampwererife。
　　C
　　AtthismadDiscordlaughed，nomoreinfearThatanytruceortreatyshouldensue；
　　Andscoweredtheplaceofcombatthereandhere，Norcouldstandstill，forpleasureattheview。
　　Pridegamboledandrejoicedwithhercompeer，Andonthefirefreshfoodandfuelthrew，AndshoutedsothatMichaelintheskyKnewthegladsignofconquestinthatcry。
　　CI
　　Paris-townrocked，andturbidranthefloodOfSeineatthatloudvoice，thathorridroar；
　　And，soitechoranginArden'swood，Beastslefttheircavernsinthatforesthoar。
　　AlpandCevenne'smountain-solitude，AndBlois，andArles，andRouen'sdistantshore，Rhine，Rhone，andSaone，andGaronne，heardthepest；
　　Scaredmothershuggedtheirchildrentotheirbreast。
　　CII
　　Fivehavesetuptheirrest，resolvedtobeThefirsttheirdifferentquarrelstoconclude:
　　Andtangledsoisonewithotherplea，ThatillApollo'sselfcouldjudgethefeud。
　　TounravelthatfirstcauseofenmityThekingbegan——thestrifewhichhadensued，BecauseofbeauteousDoralice，betweenThekingofScythiaandherAlgerine。
　　CIII
　　KingAgramantoftmoved，betweenthepair，Nowherenowthere，tobringthemtoaccord；
　　Nowtherenowhere，admonishingthatpair，Likefaithfulbrotherandlikerighteouslord:
　　Butwhenhefoundthatneitherwouldforbear，Deafandrebellioustohisroyalword，Norwouldconsentthatladytoforego，Thecauseofstrife，infavourofhisfoe，CIV
　　Ashisbestlore，atlengththemonarchsaid，Andtoobeyhissentencebothwerefain；
　　Thathewhowasbyherpreferred，shouldwedThebeauteousdaughterofKingStordilane:
　　AndthatwhatwasestablishedonhisheadShouldnotbechanged，toeither'slossorgain。
　　Thecompromisewaslikedoneitherside，Sinceeitherhopedshewouldforhimdecide。
　　CV
　　ThemightykingofSarza，wholongspaceBeforetheTartar，hadlovedDoralice，WhohadpreferredthatsovereigntosuchgraceAsmodestladymay，nordoamiss
　　Believed，whenshepastsentenceonthecase，Shemustpronouncewhatwouldensurehisbliss。
　　NorthusaloneKingRodomontconceived，ButalltheMoorishhostwithhimbelieved。
　　CVI
　　AllknowwhatexploitswroughtbyhimhadbeenForherinjoustandwar；theyallunsoundAndweakKingMandricardo'sjudgmentween；
　　Buthe，whooftwaswithherontheirround，Andoftenerprivatewiththeyouthfulqueen，Whattimethetell-talesunwasunderground，He，knowingwellhowsurehewastospeed，Laughedatthesillyrabble'sidlecreed。
　　CVII
　　They，after，ratifytheking'saward，Betweenhishands，andnextthesuitorstwainBeforethatdamselgo，thatontheswardFixingherdowncasteyes，inmodestvein，AvowsherpreferenceoftheTartarlord；
　　Atwhichsorewonderingstandthepaynimtrain；
　　AndRodomontremainssosoreastound，Hecannotraisehisvisagefromtheground。
　　CVIII
　　ButwontedangerchasingshamewhichdyedTheSarzan'sfaceallover，hearraignedThedamsel'ssentence，ofthefaulchion，tiedAbouthismanlywaist，thehandlestrained，Andintheking'sandothers'hearingcried:
　　“Bythisthequestionshallbelostorgained；
　　Andnotbyfaithlesswoman'sficklethought，Whichthitherstillinclines，whereleastitought。”
　　CIX
　　KindMandricardoonhisfeetoncemore，Exclaims，“Andbeitasitpleasesthee。”
　　SothatereyetthevesselmadetheshoreUnploughedremainedamightyspaceofsea；
　　ButthatthiskingreprovedtheSarzansore，RulingthattoappealuponthatpleaNomorewithMandricardocouldavail，AndmadethemoodySarzanstrikehissail。
　　CX
　　Brandedwithdoublescorn，beforethosepeers，BynobleAgramant，whosesovereignswayHe，asinloyaldutybound，reveres，Andbyhisladyontheselfsameday，TherewillnomorethemonarchofAlgiersAbide，butofhisband——alargearray——
　　Twoserjeantsonlyforhisservicetakes，Andwiththatpairthepaynimcampforsakes。
　　CXI
　　AstheafflictedbullwhohasforegoneHisheifer，norcanlongerwarfarewage，Seeksoutthegreenwood-holtandstreammostlone，Orsandsatdistancefromhispasturage；
　　Thereceasesnot，insunorshadetomoan；
　　Yetnotforthatexhaleshisamorousrage:
　　Soparts，constrainedhisladytoforego，ThekingofArgier，overwhelmedwithwoe。
　　CXII
　　Rogeromoved，hiscoursertoregain，Andhadalreadydonnedhiswarlikegear，Thenrecollecting，thatonlistedplainAtMandricardohemustcouchthespear，FollowednotRodomont，butturnedhisrein，ToendhisquarrelwiththeTartar，ereHemetincombatSericana'slordWithinclosebarriers，forOrlando'ssword。
　　CXIII
　　TohaveFrontinoravishedinhissight，Andbeunabletoforbidthedeed，Hesorelygrieves；but，whenheshallthatfightHavedone，resolveshewillregainthesteed；
　　ButSacripant，whom，liketheyouthfulknight，NoquarrelsintheMoor'spursuitimpede，Andwhowasunengagedinotherquest，UpontheSarzan'sfootstepsquicklyprest；
　　CXIV
　　Andwouldhavequicklyjoinedhimthatwasgone，Butforthechanceofanadventurerare；
　　Whichhimdetaineduntilthedaywasdone，AndmadehimlosethetrackofUlien'sheir:
　　AwomanwhohadfallenintotheSaone，Andwhowithouthishelphadperishedthere，Thewarriordrowninginthatwaterfound，Andstemmedthestreamanddraggedthedameaground。
　　CXV
　　Whenafterwardshewouldremountthesell，Fromhimhisrestlesschargerbrokeastray，Whofledbeforehislordtilleveningfell，Norlightlydidthekingthatcourserstay。
　　Atlasthecaughthim；butnomorecouldspellWherehehadwanderedfromthebeatenway:
　　Twohundredmilesheroved，'twisthillandplain，ErehecameupwithRodomontagain。
　　CXVI
　　HowhebySacripantwasovertaken，Andfoughtbyhim，tohisdiscomfitsore，Andhowhelosthiscourser，howwastaken，Isaynotnow，whohavetosaybefore，Withwhatdisdainandwithwhatangershaken，Againsthisliegeandlove，theSarzanMoorForthfromtheSaracencantonmentssped，Andwhatheoftheoneandothersaid。
　　CXVII
　　Whereverthatafflictedpaynimgoes，Hefillsthekindlingairwithsighsthatburn；
　　AndEchooft，forpityofhiswoes，Withhimfromhollowrockisheardtomourn:
　　“Ofemalemind！howlightlyebbsandflowsYourficklemood，“hecries，“ayepronetoturn！
　　Objectmostoppositetokindlyfaith！
　　Lost，wretchedman，whotrustsyoutohisscathe！
　　CXVIII
　　“Neithermylovenorlengthofservitude，Thoughbyathousandproofstoyoumadeclear，Hadpowerevensotofixyourfaithlessmood，Thatyouatleastsolightlyshouldnotveer:
　　NoramIquitted，becauselessenduedWithworththanMandricardoIappear；
　　NorforyourconductcausecanIdeclare，Savethisalone，thatyouawomanare。
　　CXIX
　　“IthinkthatnatureandanangryGodProducedtheetotheworld，thouwickedsex，Tobetomanaplague，achasteningrod；
　　Happy，wertthounotpresenttoperplex。
　　Soserpentcreepsalongthegrassysod；
　　Sobearandraveningwolftheforestvex；
　　Wasp，fly，andgad-flybuzzinliquidair，Andtherichgrainliestangledwiththetare。
　　CXX
　　“WhyhasnotbounteousNaturewilledthatmanShouldbeproducedwithouttheaidofthee，Aswethepippin，pear，andservicecanEngraftbyartononeanother'stree?
　　Butshedirectsnotallbycertainplan；
　　Rather，uponanearerview，Isee，Innamingher，sheillcanactaright，SinceNatureisherselfafemalehight。
　　CXXI
　　“YetbenotthereforeproudandfullofscornWomen，becausemanissuesfromyourseed；
　　Forrosesalsoblossomonthethorn，Andthefairlilyspringsfromloathsomeweed。
　　Despiteous，proud，importunate，andlornOflove，offaith，ofcounsel，rashindeed，Withthat，ungrateful，cruelandperverse，Andborntobetheworld'seternalcurse！“
　　CXXII
　　TheseplaintsandcountlessotherstothewindPouredforththepaynimknight，tofurystirred；
　　Noweasinginlowtonehistroubledmind，Andnowinsoundswhichwereatdistanceheard，Inshameandinreproachofwomankind；
　　Yetcerteshefromsoberreasonerred:
　　Forwemaydeemahundredgoodabound，Whereoneortwoperchanceareevilfound。
　　CXXIII
　　ThoughnoneforwhomIhithertohavesighed——Ofthosesomany——havekeptfaithwithme，Allwithingratitude，orfalsehooddyedIdeemnot，Iaccusemydestiny。
　　Manythereare，andhavebeenmorebesideUnmeritingreproach:butiftherebe，'Midhundreds，oneortwoofevilway，MyfortunewillsthatIshouldbetheirprey。
　　CXXIV
　　YetwillImakesuchsearchbeforeIdie，Ratherbeforemyhairshallwaxmorewhite，Thathaplyonsomefutureday，evenI
　　Shallsay，“Thatonehaskeptherpromiseplight。”
　　Andshouldnottheeventmytrustbelie，NoramIhopelessIwithallmymightWillwithunweariedpainherpraiserehearseWithpenandinkandvoice，inproseandverse。
　　CXXV
　　TheSaracen，whomragenolessprofoundAgainsthissovereignlordthanladyswayed，Andwhoofreasonthuso'erpastthebound，Andillofoneandoftheothersaid，Wouldfainbeholdthatmonarch'skingdomdrownedWithsuchatempest，withsuchscatheo'erlaid，AsshouldinAfrickeveryhouseaggrieve，Noronestonestandingonanotherleave。
　　CXXVI
　　Andwouldthatfromhisrealm，inwantandwoe，KingAgramantamendicantshouldwend；
　　Thatthroughhismeansthemonarch，broughtthuslow，Hisfathers'ancientseatmightreascend:
　　Andthushemightthefruitoffealtyshow，Andmakehissovereignsee，arealfriendWasayetobepreferredinwrongorright，Althoughtheworldagainsthimshouldunite；
　　CXXVII
　　AndthustheSaracenpoursforthhismoan，Withrageagainsthisliegeandlovepossest；
　　Andonhiswayisbylongjourneysgone，Givinghimselfandcourserlittlerest。
　　Thefollowingdayornext，upontheSaoneHefindshimself，whohashiscourseaddrestTowardsthecoastofProvence，withdesignTohisAfricandomaintocrossthebrine。
　　CXXVIII
　　Frombanktobankthestreamwascoveredo'erWithboatoflittleburden，whichconveyed，ForthesupplyoftheinvadingMoor，Victual，frommanyplacesroundpurveyed:
　　SinceevenfromParistothepleasantshoreOfAcquamorta，allhisruleobeyed；
　　And——frontingSpain——whate'eroflevellandWasseen，extendingonthebetterhand。
　　CXXIX
　　Thevictual，disembarkedfromloadedbarge，Waslaidonsumpter-horseorreadywain；
　　Andsent，withescorttoprotectthecharge，Wherebargescouldnotcome；abouttheplain，Fatherdswerefeedingonthedoublemarge，Broughtthitherfromthemarchofeitherreign；
　　And，bytheriver-side，atcloseofday，Indifferenthomesteadslodged，thedroverslay。
　　CXXX
　　ThekingofArgierfortheduskyairOfnightbeganupontheworldtoclose
　　Herelistenedtoavillage-landlord'sprayer，Thatinhisinnbesoughthimtorepose——
　　Hiscourserstalled——theboardwithplenteousfareIsheaped，andCorsicwineandGrecianflows；
　　For，inallelseaMoor，theSarzandrankOftheforbiddenvintagelikeaFrank。
　　CXXXI
　　TowarlikeRodomont，withgoodlycheerAndkindliermien，thelandlordhonourpaid；
　　ForhetheportofanillustriouspeerInhisguest'sloftypresencesawpourtrayed。
　　But，sorebesidehimself，thecavalierHadscarcehisheartwithinhim，whichhadstrayedToher——whilerehisown——inhisdespite；
　　Norwordescapedthemelancholyknight。
　　CXXXII
　　Minehost，mostdiligentinhisvocationOfallthetradewhothroughoutFrancewereknown，Inthathehad，'midstrangeandhostilenation，Andeverychanceofwarfare，kepthisown——
　　Prompttoassisthiminhisoccupation，Someofhiskinhadcalled；whereofwasnoneWhodaredbeforethewarriorspeakofaught，Seeingthatpaynimmuteandlostinthought。
　　CXXXIII
　　FromthoughttothoughttheSarzan'sfancyflies，Himselfremovedfromthenceamightyspace，Whositssobent，andwithsuchdowncasteyes，Heneveroncelooksanyintheface。
　　Next，aftersilencelong，andmanysighs，Asifdeepslumberhadbutthengivenplace，Hisspiritsherecalls，hiseyelidsraises，Andonthefamilyandlandlordgazes。
　　CXXXIV
　　Thensilencebroke，andwithamilderair，Andvisagesomewhatlessdisturbed，appliedTohim，thehost，andthoseby-standersthere，Toknowifanytoawifeweretied；
　　Andlandlordandattendants，——thatallwere，ToSarza'smoodycavalierreplied:
　　Heaskedwhateachconceitedofhisspouse，Andifhedeemedherfaithfultohervows。
　　CXXXV
　　Exceptminehost，thoseotherswereagreedThatchasteandgoodtheirconsortstheybelieved——
　　“Thinkeachmanashewill，butwellIread，“
　　Thelandlordsaid，“Youfondlyaredeceived:
　　Yourrashrepliestooneconclusionlead，Thatyouareallofcommonsensebereaved；
　　Andsotoomustbelievethisnobleknight，Unlesshewouldpersuadeusblackiswhite。
　　CXXXVI
　　“Because，assingleisthatpreciousbirdThephoenix，andonearththereisbutone，So，inthisampleworld，itisaverred，Oneonlycanawoman'streasonshun。
　　Eachhopesaliketobethatwightpreferred，Thevictorwhothatsinglepalmhaswon——
　　HowisitpossiblethatwhatcanfallToonealone，shouldbethelotofall?
　　CXXXVII
　　“ErewhileImadethesamemistakeasyou，Andthatmoredamesthanonewerevirtuousthought，UntilagentlemanofVenice，who，Formygoodfortune，tothisinnwasbrought，MyignorancebyhisexamplestrueSoablyschooled，hebetterwisdomtaught。
　　Valeriowasthenamethatstrangerbore；
　　AnameIshallrememberevermore。
　　CXXXVIII
　　“OfwivesandmistressesthetreacheryWasknowntohim，withalltheircunninglore。
　　He，bothfromoldandmodernhistory，Andfromhisown，wasreadywithsuchstore，AsplainlyshowedthatnonetomodestyCouldmakepretension，whetherrichorpoor；
　　Andthat，ifoneappearedofpurerstrain，'Twasthatshebetterhidherwantonvein。
　　CXXXIX
　　“Heofhismanytales，amongtherest，Whereofathirdisfrommymemorygone
　　Sowellonestoryinmyheadimprest，Itcouldnotbemorefirmlygravedinstone:
　　AndwhatIthoughtandthink，wouldbeprofessedForthatillsex，IweenbyeveryoneWhoheard；and，Sir——ifpleasedtolendanear——
　　Totheirconfusionyonthattaleshallhear。”
　　CXL
　　“Whatcould'stthouofferwhichcouldbetterpleaseAtpresent“madereplythepaynimknight
　　“Thansample，chosenfromthinehistories，WhichhitstheopinionthatIhold，aright?
　　ThatImayheartheespeakwithbettereaseSitso，thatImayhavetheeinmysight。”
　　ButinthefollowingcantoIunfoldWhattoKingRodomontthelandlordtold。
　　CANTO28
　　ARGUMENT
　　TowhatsoevereviltonguecantellOfwomankindKingRodomontgivesear；
　　Thenjourneyshomeward；butthatinfidelFindsbythewayaplaceheholdsmoredear。
　　HerehimnewloveinflamesforIsabel；
　　ButsothewishesofthecavalierAfriarimpedes，whowiththatdamselwends，Himbyacrueldeaththefelonends。
　　I
　　Ladies，andallofyouthatladiesprize，Affordnot，fortheloveofheaven，anearTothis，thelandlord'stale，repletewithlies，Inshameandscornofwomankind；thoughne'erWaspraiseorfameconveyedinthatwhichfliesFromsuchacaitiff'stongue；andstillwehearThesottishrabbleallthingsrashlybrand，Andquestionmostwhatleasttheyunderstand。
　　II
　　Omitthiscanto，and——thetaleuntold——
　　Mystorywillasclearandperfectbe；
　　Itellit，sincebyTurpinitistold，Andnotinmaliceorinrivalry:
　　Besides，thatneverdidmytonguewithholdYourpraises，howyouarebelovedbymeToyouIbyathousandproofshaveshown，VouchingIam，andcanbutbe，yourown。
　　III
　　Lethimwhowill，threeleavesorfourpass-by，Norreadaline；orlethim，whowillread，Aslittleofthatlandlord'shistory，Asofataleorfiction，makehiscreed。
　　Buttomystory:——WhenhisauditoryHesawwerewaitingforhimtoproceed，Andthataplacewasyieldedhim，o'erightThecavalier，he'ganhistalerecite:
　　IV
　　“AstolphothattheLombardsceptreswayed，WhowasKingMonacho，hisbrother'sheir，Bynaturewithsuchgraceswaspurveyed，Fewe'erwithhiminbeautycouldcompare:
　　SuchscarceApelles'pencilhadpourtrayed，Zeuxis'，orworthieryet，ifworthierwere:
　　Beauteoushewas，andsobyallwasdeemed，Butfarmorebeauteoushehimselfesteemed。
　　V
　　“HenotsomuchrejoicedthatheinheightOfgrandeurwasexaltedo'ertherest，Andthat，forriches，subjects，andformight，Ofalltheneighbouringkingshewasthebest，Asthat，superiortoeachotherwight，Hebeautywasthroughouttheworldconfest。
　　Thispleasedthemonarch，whothepraiseconferred，Asthatwhereinhemostdelighted，heard。
　　VI
　　“FaustusLatinus，oneofhisarray，Whopleasedtheking，aRomancavalier，HearingofttimesAstolphonowdisplayThebeautiesofhishand，nowofhischeer，And，questionedbythatmonarch，onaday，Ifeverinhislifetime，farornear，Heanyofsuchbeautyhadespied，Tohimthusunexpectedlyreplied:
　　VII
　　“Faustustohimreplied:`BywhatIsee，AndwhatIhear，issaidbyeveryone，Fewaretherethatinbeautyrivalthee；
　　AndratherIthosefewconfinetoone:
　　Jocundoisthatone，mybrotherhe；
　　AndwellIweenthat，savinghimalone，Thouleavestallinbeautyfarbehind；
　　ButIinhimthypeerandbetterfind。'
　　VIII
　　“ImpossibleAstolphodeemedthething，Whohithertohadthoughtthepalmhisown；
　　AndsuchalongingseizedtheLombardkingToknowthatyouthwhosepraisessowereblown，Heprest，tillFaustuspromisedhimtobringThebrotherpraisedbyhim，beforehisthrone，Though'twouldbemuchifthitherherepaired，Thecourieraddedandthecausedeclared:
　　IX
　　“Becausetheyouthhadne'erbeenknowntomeasure，Inallhislife，asinglepacefromRome；
　　But，onwhatFortunegavehim，livedatleisure，Contentedinhisownpaternaldome；
　　Norhaddiminishednorencreasedthetreasure，Wherewithhisfatherhadendowedthathome；
　　AndhemoredistantwouldParisdeemThanTanaisanotherwouldesteem；
　　X
　　“AndthatagreaterdifficultywereTotearJocundofromhisconsort；whoWasbysuchloveunitedtothatfair，Nootherwillbuthersthehusbandknew:
　　Yetathissovereign'shesthewouldrepairToseekthestripling，andhisutmostdo。
　　Thesuitwithoffersandwithgiftswascrowned，Whichforthatyouth'srefusalleftnoground。
　　XI
　　“Faustussetforth，and，afterfewdays'ride，ReachedRome，andhispaternalmansiongained:
　　Therewithentreatiessothebrotherplied，Hetothatjourneyhisconsentobtained；
　　Andwroughtsowellthoughdifficulttoguide
　　SilentevenyoungJocundo'swiferemained；
　　Heshowingherwhatgoodwouldthenceensue，Besideswhatgratitudewouldbeherdue。
　　XII
　　“Jocundonamesatimetowendhisway，Andservingmenmeanwhilepurveysandsteeds；
　　Andaprovisionmakesoffairarray；
　　Forbeautyborrowsgracefromgloriousweeds。
　　Besidehimorabouthim，nightandday，Ayeweeping，toherlordtheladyreads；
　　SheknowsnothowsheevercansustainSolonganabsence，andnotdiewithpain。
　　XIII
　　“Forthemerethoughtproducedsuchmisery，Itseemedfromherwasravishedherheart'score——
　　`Alas！myloveJocundocriedletbeThysorrows'——weepingwithherevermore——
　　`Somaythisjourneyprosper！astotheeWillIreturnereyettwomonthsareo'er；
　　Norbyadayo'erpassthetermprescribed，Thoughmethekingwithhalfhiskingdombribed。'
　　XIV
　　“Thisbroughthistroubledconsortsmallcontent:
　　Shethattheperiodwastoodistantsaid，Andthat'twouldbeamightywonderment，Ifher，athisreturn，hefoundnotdead。
　　Thegriefwhich，dayandnight，herbosomrent，Wassuch，thatladyneithersleptnorfed:
　　SothatforpityofttheyouthrepentedHetohisbrother'swisheshadconsented。
　　XV
　　“ShefromherneckunloosedacostlychainThatagemmedcrossandholyreliquesbore；
　　Whichone，apilgrimofBohemia'sreign，Hadgathereduponmanyadistantshore；
　　Himdidhersireinsicknessentertain，ReturningfromJerusalemofyore；
　　Andhencewasmadethatdyingpilgrim'sheir:
　　Thissheundoes，andgivesherlordtowear；
　　XVI
　　“Androundhisneckentreatshim，forhersake，Thatchaininmemoryofherselftowind:
　　Hergiftthehusbandiswellpleasedtotake；
　　Notthatatokenneedshislovetobind:
　　Forneithertime，norabsence，e'erwillshake，Norwhatsoeverfortuneisbehind，Hermemory，which，rootedfastanddeep，Hestillhaskept，andafterdeathwillkeep。
　　XVII
　　“Thenightbeforethatmorningstreakedthesky，Fixtforhisjourney，tohissoredismay，HerhusbanddeemedthatinhisarmswoulddieThewifefromwhomhewastowendhisway。
　　Sheslumberednot:toheralastgoodbyeHebade，whileyetitlackedanhourofday，Mountedhisnag，andonhisjourneysped；
　　Whilehisafflictedspousereturnedtobed。
　　XVIII
　　“Jocundowasnottwomilesonhisroad，Whenhethatjewelledcrossrecalledtomind；
　　Whichhebeneathhispillowhadbestowed，And，throughforgetfulness，hadleftbehind。
　　`Alas！theyouthbethoughthiminwhatmodeShallIexcuseformyomissionfind，SothatfromthismyconsortshallnotdeemIlittleherunboundedloveesteem?
　　XIX
　　“Heponderedanexcuse；thenweened'twouldbeOflittlevalue，ifitwereexprestBypageorother——savehisembassyHedidhimself；hisbrotherheaddrest；
　　`——NowtoBaccanorideyouleisurely，Andthereatthefirstinnset-upyourrest；
　　ForImustbacktoRomewithoutdelay；
　　Buttrusttoovertakeyoubytheway。
　　XX
　　“`Nootherbutmyselfmyneedcoulddo。
　　DoubtnotbutIshallspeedilybeback。'——
　　Noservanttookhe，but，withanadieu，Jocundo，atatrot，wheeledroundhishack，Andwhenthatcavalierthestreamwasthrough，Therisingsun'ganchasetheduskyrack。
　　Athomehelighted，soughthisbed，andfoundTheconsorthehadquittedsleepingsound。
　　XXI
　　“He，withoutsayingaught，thecurtainsdrew，And，whatheleastbelieved，withinespied；
　　Forhebeneaththequilt，hisconsorttrueAndchaste，sawsleepingatastripling'sside。
　　ForthwithJocundothatadultererknew，Bypractice，ofhisfeaturescertified，Inthathewasafootboyinhistrain，Nourishedbyhim，andcomeofhumblestrain。
　　XXII
　　“Toimaginehisdistressandwonderment，Andwarrantit，thatothermaybelieve，Isbetterthantomaketheexperiment，And，likethiswretch，thecruelproofreceive:
　　Byangerstirred，itwashisfirstintentTodrawhissword，andbothoflifebereave；
　　Butlove，whichspitehimself，heentertainedForthatungratefulwoman，himrestrained。
　　XXIII
　　“YouseeiflikeavassalheobeyedThisribaldLove，wholefthimnottheforceTowakeher，lesttoknowherguiltsurveyed，Shouldinhisconsort'sbosommoveremorse。
　　Asbesthecould，heforthinsilencemade，Thestairdescended，andregainedhishorse。
　　GoadedbyLove，hegoadshissteedagain，Anderetheyreachtheirinnrejoinshistrain。
　　XXIV
　　“Hischangeofmientoallwasmanifest；
　　Allsawhisheartwasheavy；yetnotone，Midthese，inanysort，thereasonguessed，Norreadthesecretwoewhichcausedhismoan；
　　AllthoughthehadtoRomehisstepsaddrest，Woetothetown，surnamedofhorns，hadgone。
　　ThatLovehascausedthemischiefallsurmise，Thoughnoneofthemconjecturesinwhatwise。
　　XXV
　　“HisbrotherweenedhewasingriefimmersedForhisdesertedwife:he，onhisside，Forotherreason，inlychafedandcursed，——Thatshewasbuttoowellaccompanied。
　　Meanwhile，withswellinglipsandforeheadpursed，Thegroundthatmelancholystriplingeyed。
　　Faustus，whovainlywouldapplyrelief，Illcheeredhim，witlesswhathadcausedhisgrief。
　　XXVI
　　“Heforhissoreanevilsalvehadfound，And，whereheshouldretire，encreasedhiswoes；
　　Who，withthementionofhiswife，thatwoundInflamedandopened，whichhesoughttoclose。
　　Herestsnotnightnorday，insorrowdrowned；
　　Hisappetiteisgone，withhisrepose，Ne'ertoreturn；andwhilomofsuchfame
　　Hislovelyvisageseemsnomorethesame。
　　XXVII
　　“Hiseye-ballsseemdeep-buriedinhishead，Hisnoseseemsgrown——hischeeksarepinedsosore——
　　Norevenremainshisbeautysoisfled
　　Enoughtowarrantwhathewasbefore。
　　Suchfeverburnshim，ofhissorrowbred，HehaltsonArbia'sandonArno'sshore；
　　And，ifacharmisleft，'tisfadedsoon，Andwitheredlikearose-budpluckedatnoon。
　　XXVIII
　　“BesidesthatFaustussorrowedtodescryHimsobested；worsecauseforsorrowingWastothatcourtiertoappeartolieBeforeAstolpho；hewaspledgedtobringOnethatwasfairestdeemedineveryeye，Whomustappearthefoulesttothatking；
　　Yethecontinuedonhiswaytowend，AndbroughthimtoPaviaintheend。
　　XXIX
　　“Notthatforthwithheletstheyouthbeseen，Lesthimthekingoflittlewitarraign；
　　Hefirstbyhisdispatchesletshimween，ThatthitherheJocundobringswithpain:
　　Saying，thatofhisbeauteousairandmienSomesecretcauseofgriefhadbeenthebane，Accompaniedbyadistempersore:
　　Sothatheseemednotwhathewasbefore。
　　XXX
　　“Gladwasthemonarch，ofhiscomingtaught，Asofafriend'sarrivalhecouldbe；
　　Sinceintheuniversalworldwasnought，Thathesomuchdesiredashimtosee:
　　NorwastheLombard'skingdispleasedinoughtTomarkhisguest'sinferiority；
　　Though，butforhismisfortune，itwasclear，Hehissuperiorwouldhavebeenorpeer。
　　XXXI
　　“Lodgedbyhiminhispalace，everydayAndeveryhour，thestrangeryouthhesees，Studioustohonourhim，andbidspurveyStoreofprovisionforhisbetterease。
　　Whilestillhisthoughtstohisillconsortstray，Jocundolanguishes；norpastimespleaseThatmelancholyman；normusic'sstrainOnejotdiminisheshisceaselesspain。
　　XXXII
　　“Abovehischambers，ontheupperfloor，Nearesttheroof，therewasanancienthall:
　　Thither，insolitarymood，forsorePastimeandcompany，thestriplinggall，
　　Heayebetakeshimself；whileevermoreSadthoughtssomenewercauseofgriefrecall。
　　Heherewhowouldbelievethestory?foundAremedyunhoped，whichmadehimsound。
　　XXXIII
　　“Atthathall'sfartherend，morefeeblylighted，Forwindowseverclosedshutouttheday
　　Whereonewallwithanotherillunited，He，throughthechink，beheldabrighterray:
　　Therelaidhiseye，andsaw，whathehadslightedAshardtocredit，wereitbuthearsay:
　　Hehearsitnot，butthishimselfdescries；
　　Yethardlycanbelievehisveryeyes。
　　XXXIV
　　“HeoftheQueen'sapartmentherewassight，Herchoicestandherpriviestchamber，whereWasneverintroducedwhateverwight，Savehemostfaithfulwasesteemed:hethere，Ashewaspeeping，sawanuncouthfight；
　　Adwarfwaswrestlingwiththeroyalfair；
　　Andsuchthatchampion'sskill，thoughundergrown，Heinthestrifehisoppositehadthrown。
　　XXXV
　　“Asinadream，Jocundostood，besideHimself，awhileofsobersensebereaved；
　　Nor，butwhenofthemattercertified，Andsureitwasnodream，hissightbelieved——
　　`Ascornedandcrookedmonster，'thenhecried，
　　`Is，asherconqueror，byadamereceived，Wifeofthecomeliest，ofthecurtiestwight，Andgreatestmonarch；Oh！whatappetite！'