LXXIII
　　Infeatsofarmsfewwarriorsweremorestout；
　　Butshebesurewillbeamongthosefew，She，thatonnoaccountwillwaitwithout，Fastingandwet，night'swearywatchesthrough。
　　Withinfromwindowandfromlodge，theroutLookforth，andwillthejoustbymoonlightview，Whichstreamsfromunderneathacoveringcloud；
　　Albeitthefuriousrainbeatsfastandloud。
　　LXXIV
　　Suchtransportasthelonginggallantcheers，Abouttoseizethestolenfruitsoflove，When，afterlongdelay，thelistenerhearsTheboldwithinitssocketsoftlymove，Suchtransportcheeredher，ofthosecavaliersTheprowessandthepitha-firetoprove，Whennowtheopenedportalsshedescried，Anddrawbridgedropt，andissuingknightsespied。
　　LXXV
　　Whenshebeheld，how，ofthedrawbridgeclearThoseknights，togetherorscarcesundered，came，Shetookherground；andnextinfiercecareer，Withflowingbridle，drovethefuriousdame，Levellingagainstthosekingsthatvirtuousspear，Hercousin'sgift，whichnevermisseditsaim；
　　Whosetoucheachwarriormustunseatparforce；
　　YeaMars，shouldMarscontendinmortalcourse。
　　LXXVI
　　ThekingofSweden，foremostofthoseknights，Infallingtooisforemostofthetrain；
　　WithsuchsurpassingforcehishelmetsmitesThatspear，whichneveryetwascouchedinvain。
　　Gothland'sgoodkingnextmeetsthemaid，andlightsWithfeetinair，atdistanceontheplain。
　　ThethirdunhorsedbyAymon'sbeauteousdaughter
　　Halfburiedliesinmireandmarshywater。
　　LXXVII
　　Whenatthreestrokesshehadunhorsedthemall，Lightingwithheadonearthandheelsinair，Retiringfromthefield，shesoughttheHall，Insearchoflodging；but，ereharbouredthere，Toissueforth，atwhosoever'scall，Is，bythewarder'shest，obligedtoswear。
　　Thatlordwhowellhadweighedherfamousfeats，Thedamselwithsurpassinghonourgreets。
　　LXXVIII
　　Sodoesbyherthelady，thaterewhileHadthitherjourneyed，withthosemonarchsthree，AsIrelated，sentfromtheLOSTISLE
　　ToFrance'sking，uponanembassy。
　　Kindassheisandaffableofstyle，Sherendersbackthestranger'scourtesy；
　　Risestowelcomeherwithsmilingair，Andtothefireconductsthatwarlikefair。
　　LXXIX
　　AsBradamantunarms，andfirsthershield，Andafterputsherpolishedcasqueaway，Acaulofshininggold，whereinconcealedAndclusteringclose，herprisonedtresseslay，Shewiththehelmetdoffs；andnowrevealed，Whilethelonglocksabouthershouldersplay，
　　Alovelydamselbythatbandisseen，Nofiercerinaffraythanfairofmien。
　　LXXX
　　Aswhenthestage'scurtainisuprolled，Midthousandlamps，appearsthemimicscene，Adornedwitharchandpalace，pictures，gold，Andstatues；or，aslimpidandsereneThesunhisvisage，glorioustobehold，Unveils，emergingfromacloudyscreen；
　　Sowhentheladydoffsherironcase，Allparadiseseemsopenedinherface。
　　LXXXI
　　Alreadysowell-grownandwidelyspreadWerethebrighttresseswhichthehermitshore，These，gatheredinaknot，behindherhead，Thoughshorterthantheirwont，thedamselwore；
　　Andhe，thatcastle'smaster，plainlyread，Whooftenhadbeheldherfacebefore
　　ThatthiswasBradamant；andnowhepaidYethigherhonourstothemartialmaid。
　　LXXXII
　　Withmodestandwithmirthfultalkthiswhile，Seatedaboutthefire，theyfeedtheear；
　　AndinthiswaythewearytimebeguileTilltheyareheartenedwithmoresolidcheer。
　　Ifneworancientwerehiscastle'sstyle，Bradamantasksthecourteouscavalier
　　Bywhombegun，andhowittookitsrise?
　　Andthusthatcastellaintoherreplies。
　　LXXXIII
　　“WhenPharamondofFrancepossessedthethrone，Hisson，princeClodion，hadamistressrare；
　　AnddamselinthatancientagewasnoneMoregraceful，beauteous，ormoredebonair；
　　SolovedofPharamond'senamouredson，ThathelostsightnooftenerofthefairThanIo'sshepherdofhischargewhilere:
　　Forjealousasenamouredwasthepeer。
　　LXXXIV
　　“Herinthismansion，whichhissirebestowed，Hekept，andrarelyissuedfromhisrest:
　　Withhimwerelodgedtencavaliers，allowedThroughFrancetobetheboldestandthebest。
　　Hither，whileinthiscastleheabode，SirTristramandadametheircourseaddrest:
　　Whomfromafuriousgiant，inherneed，Shorttimebeforethatgentleknighthadfreed。
　　LXXXV
　　“SirTristramandhisladyreachedtheHall，WhennowthesunhadSevilleleftbehind。
　　Theyforadmissionontheportercall，Sincetheyfortenmilesroundnoshelterfind，ButClodion，thatlovedmuch，andwaswithalSorejealous，wasdeterminedinhismindNostrangerinhiskeepshouldeverinn，Solongasthatfairladylodgedtherein。
　　LXXXVI
　　“When，afterlongentreatiesmadeinvain，Thecastellainrefusedtohousetheknight，Hesaid，`Whatsupplicationcannotgain，Ihopetomaketheedointheydespite'；
　　Andloudlychallengedhim，withallhistrain，Thosetenwhichhemaintained，tobloodyfight；
　　Offering，withlevelledlanceandliftedglaive，ToproveSirClodionadiscourteousknave；
　　LXXXVII
　　“Onpact，ifhesatefast，andoverthrownShouldbethewarder，andhiswarlikerout，Heinthatcastleshouldbelodgedalone，AndClodionwithhisknightsremainwithout。
　　AgainsthimgoesthekingofFrance'sson，Atrisqueofdeath，tovengethatgallingflout；
　　Butfallsastound；therestpartakehisfate，AndonthelosersTristrambarsthegate。
　　LXXXVIII
　　“Enteringthetower，hefindsherharbouredthereWhereofIspake，sodearinClodion'seyes；
　　WhomSHEhadequalledwiththeloveliestfair，Nature，soniggardofsuchcourtesies。
　　WithherSirTristramtalks，whilefelldespairAyeracksthehouselessprinceinhorridwise。
　　Whopraystheconqueringknight，withsuppliantcry，Nottohisarmsthedamseltodeny。
　　LXXXIX
　　“ThoughshesmallworthinTristram'ssightpossess，Norany，savingYseult，pleasehissight，Norotherdametoloveortocaress，Thephiltre，drunkerewhile，allowstheknight；
　　Yet，forhewouldthatfouldiscourteousnessOfClodionwithafitrevengerequite，Hecries，`Ideemitwerefoulwrongandsore，IfsosuchbeautyIshouldshutthedoor。
　　XC
　　“`And，shouldSirClodiongrievebeneaththetreeTolodgealone，andcompanydemand；
　　Althoughlessbeautiful，IhavewithmeAfairandyouthfuldamsel，hereathand，Who，Iamwellcontent，hismateshallbe，Anddoinallthings，asheshallcommand。
　　Butshethatismostfairtothemoststrong，Meseemeth，inalljusticeshouldbelong。'
　　XCI
　　“Shutoutallnight，themoodyClodionstrayed，Puffingandpacingroundhisloftytower，AsifthatprincethesentinelhadplayedOnthem，thatsleptateaseinlordlybower:
　　Him，sorerfarthanwindandcolddismayedThatlovelylady'slossinTristram'spower:
　　Buthe，withpitytouched，uponthemorrow，Renderedherback，andsorelievedhissorrow。
　　XCII
　　“Because，hesaid，andmadeitplainappear，Suchashefoundher，hereturnedthefair；
　　Andthoughforhisdiscourtesywhilere，Clodionhadeveryscorndeservedtobear，HewascontentwithhavingmadethepeerOutwatchthewearynightinopenair。
　　Acceptingnotthatcavalier'sexcuse，WhowouldhavethrownonLovehiscastle'suse。
　　XCIII
　　“ForLoveshouldmakeachurlishnaturekind，Andnottransformtorudeagentlebreast。
　　WhenTristramhencewasgone，notlongbehindRemainedtheenamouredprincewhochangedhisrest:
　　ButfirsthetoacavalierconsignedThetower；whereofthatbaronhepossest，Onpact，thatheandhisinthedomainHenceforththisusageevershouldmaintain；
　　XCIV
　　“ThatcavalierofgreaterheartandpowerShouldinthishallbeharbouredwithoutfail:
　　Theythatlessworthywereshouldvoidthetower，Andseekanotherinn，byhillordale。
　　Infine，thatlawwasfixt，whichtothishourEndures，asyouhaveseen“；whilesohistaleToBradamantrecountsthatcastle'slord，Thesewerwithsavourymeatshasheapedtheboard。
　　XCV
　　Inthegreathallthatplenteousboardwaslaid，Nonefairerwasinalltheworldbeside
　　Thencamewherethosebeauteousladiesstayed，Andthem，withtorcheslit，didthitherguide。
　　Onentering，Bradamanttheroomsurveyed，Andshe，thatotherfair，oneveryside；
　　WhoastheygazeaboutthegorgeoushallFilledfullofpicture，markeachstoriedwall。
　　XCVI
　　Sobeauteousarethefigures，thatinsteadOfeating，onthepaintedwallstheystare；
　　Albeitofmeattheyhavenolittleneed，Whoweariedsorewiththatday'slabourare。
　　Withgriefthesewer，withgriefthecooktakesheed，Howonthetablecoolstheuntastedfare。
　　Nay，thereisoneamidthecrowd，whocries，“Firstfillyourbellies，andthenfeastyoureyes。”
　　XCVII
　　Theguestswereplaced，andnowabouttoeat，Whensuddenlybethoughtthatcastellain，Tohousetwodamselswereathingunmeet；
　　Oneladymustdislodge，andoneremain；
　　Thefaireststay，andsheleastfairretreat。
　　Wherehowlsthewind，wherebeatsthepatteringrain。
　　Becausetheyseparatecame，'tisorderedso:
　　Oneladymustremain，oneladygo。
　　XCVIII
　　ThelordsomematronsofhishouseholdcrewCalls，withtwoelders，insuchjudgmentswise；
　　Hemarksthedames，andbidsthemofthetwoDeclarewhichismostbeauteousintheireyes；
　　Andall，uponexaminationdue，Cry，Aymon'sdaughterbestdeservestheprize，Andvouchassheinmightthosekingsoutweighed，Nolessinbeautyshesurpassedthemaid。
　　XCIX
　　ThewardercriestothatIslandicdame，Whoofhersentencehasashrewdsuspicion，“Olady，letitbenocauseofblame，Thatweobserveourusageandcondition；
　　Toseeksomeotherrestmustbethineaim，Since，byouruniversalband'sadmission，Thoughunadornedthatmartialmaidbeseen，Thoucanstnotmatchhercharmsandlovelymien。”
　　C
　　Asinamoment'stimeacloudobscureSteamsfromthebottomofsomemarshydale，Whichthesun'svisage，latesobrightandpure，Mantlesalloverwithitsdingyveil；
　　Sothatpoordamsel，sentencedtoendure，Without，thepeltingshowerandblusteringgale，Isseentochangehercheer，andisnomoreThefairandmirthfulmaidshewasbefore。
　　CI
　　Themaidturnspale，andallhercolourflies，Whodreadssosternasentencetoobey:
　　ButgenerousBradamant，inprudentguise，Whocouldnotbeartoseeherturnedaway，Criedtothatbaron，“PartialandunwiseYourjudgmentseems，aswellalljudgmentsmay，WhereinthelosingpartyhasnotroomTopleadbeforethejudgepronouncesdoom。
　　CII
　　“I，whothiscausetakeonmetodefend，SaywhetherfairerorlessfairIbe
　　Icamenotasawoman，norintendThatnowmineactionsshallbewomanly。
　　But，savingIundress，whoshallpretendTosayIamoramnotsuchasshe?
　　Neithershouldaughtbesaidbutwhatweknow，Andleastofallwhatworksanotherwoe。
　　CIII
　　“Many，aswellasI，longtresseswear，Yetarenotthereforewomen；if，asguest，Ihaveadmittancegainedtoyourrepair，Likewomanorlikeman，ismanifest:
　　ThenwhyshouldIthenameofwomanbear，Thatinmyactionsstandamanconfest?
　　'Tisruledthatwomanshouldawomanchase；
　　Northataknightawomanshoulddisplace。
　　CIV
　　“GrantwewhatIconfessnothowsoe'er
　　Thatyouthewomaninmyvisageread；
　　ButthatinbeautyIamnotherpeer:
　　Nottherefore，deemI，ofmyvalour'smeedYewoulddepriveme，thoughinbeauteouscheerThepalmItothatdamselshouldconcede'Twerehard，beforeIyieldtoherincharms，ThatIshouldforfeitwhatIwoninarms。
　　CV
　　“Andifitbeyourusage，thatthedameWhoyieldsinbeauty，fromyourtowermustwend，HeretoremainImydesigntoproclaim，Shouldmyresolvehavegoodorevilgame，HenceIinfer，unequalwerethegame，IfsheandIinbeautyshouldcontend:
　　Forifsuchstrife'twixtherandmeensues，Noughtcanthedamselgain，andmuchmaylose；
　　CVI
　　“AndsavethegainandlosswellbalancedbeIneverymatch，thecontestisunfair。
　　Sothatbyright，nolessthancourtesy，Maysheashelterclaiminyourepair。
　　Butarethereanyherethatdisagree，Andtoimpugnmyequalsentencedare，Beholdmyprompt，atsuchgainsayer'swill，Toprovemyjudgmentright，hisjudgmentill！“
　　CVII
　　Bradamant——grievedthatmaidofgentlekindShouldfromthatcastlewrongfullybesped，Tobidetheragingoftherainandwind，Whereshelteringhousewasnone，norevenshed——
　　Withreasonsgood，inwaryspeechcombined，Persuadesthatlord；butmostlywhatshesaidOnendingsilencestheknight；andheAllowsthejusticeofthatdamsel'splea。
　　CVIII
　　Aswhenhotsummersunthesoilhasrived，Andmostthethirstyplantofmoisturedrains，Theweakandwastingflower，wellnighdeprivedOfthatquicksapwhichcircledinitsveins，Sucksinthewelcomerain，andisrevived；
　　So，whenboldBradamantsowellmaintainsThecouriermaid'sdefence，herbeauteouscheerAndmirthrevive，andbrightenaswhilere。
　　CIX
　　Atlengththesupper，whichhadlongbeendight，Noryetwastouched，enjoyseachhungryguest；
　　NoranyfurthernewsoferrantknightThem，seatedatthefestiveboard，molest；
　　All，savingBradamant，enjoy，whosesprite，Aswont，isstillafflictedandopprest。
　　Forthatsuspiciousfear，thatdoubtunjust，Whichrackedherbosom，marredthedamsel'sgust。
　　CX
　　Thesupperdone——broughtsoonertoacloseHaplyfromtheirdesiretofeasttheireyes——
　　Firstoftheset，DukeAymon'sdaughterrose，Andnextthecouriermaidisseentorise。
　　Withthatthewardersignstoone，thatgoesAndmanytorchesfiresinnimblewise；
　　Whoselightonstoriedwallandceilingfell。
　　Whatfollowedshallanothercantotell。
　　CANTO33
　　ARGUMENT
　　BradamantseesinpicturefuturefightThere，whereshegainedadmissionbythespear。
　　Fromcombatcease，uponBaiardo'sflight，GradassoandMontalban'scavalier。
　　Whilesoaringthroughtheworld，theEnglishknightArrivesinNubia'sdistantrealm，andhereDrivingtheHarpiesfromtheroyalboard，Huntstothemouthofhellthatimpioushorde。
　　I
　　Timagoras，Parrhasius，Polygnote，Protogenes，renownedApollodore，Timanthes，andApelles，firstofnote，Zeuxisandothers，famedheretofore，WhosememorydownthestreamofTimewillfloat，Whilewetheirwreckandlabourslostdeplore，WhosefamewillflourishstillinFate'sdespite，Grammercyauthors！whilemenreadandwrite。
　　II
　　Andthose，yetlivingorofearlierday，Mantegna，Leonardo，GianBelline，TheDossi，and，skilledtocarveortopourtray，Michael，lessmanthanangelanddivine，Bastiano，Raphael，Titian，whoastheyUrbinoandVenicemakesCadoroshine；
　　Withmore，whoseworksresemblewhathehearAndcreditofthosespirits，famedwhilere；
　　III
　　Thepainterswehaveseen，andothers，whoThousandsofyearsagoinhonourstood，Thingswhichhadbeenwithmatchlesspencildrew，Someworkinguponwall，andsomeonwood。
　　Butnever，amidmastersoldornew，HaveyeofpicturesheardorpicturesviewedOfthingstocome；yetsuchhavebeenpourtrayedBeforethedeedsweredonewhichtheydisplayed。
　　IV
　　Yetletnotartistwhetherneworold，Boastofhisskillsuchwondrousworkstomake；
　　Butleavethisfeattospell，wherewithcontrolledThespiritsoftheinfernalbottomquake。
　　Thehall，whereofinotherstrainItold，WithvolumesacredtoAvernus'lake，OrNorsinegrot，throughtsubjectDemons'might，WasmadebyMerlininasinglenight。
　　V
　　Thatart，wherebythoseancienterstpourtrayedSuchwonders，isextinguishedinourday。
　　Buttothetroop，bywhomwillbesurveyedThepaintedchamber，Ireturn，andsay；
　　Asquireattendantonasignalmade，Borethitherlightedtorches，bywhoserayWerescatteredfromthathalltheshadesofnight，Northisinopendayhadshownmorebright。
　　VI
　　Whenthusthecastle'slordaddressedthatcrew:
　　“Know，ofadventuresinthischamberwrought，Uptoourdays，haveyetbeenwitnessedfew；
　　Awarfarestoried，butitsfieldsunfought。
　　Wholimnedthebattles，theseaswellforeknew。
　　Hereofdefeatstocomeandvictoriestaught，Whate'erinItalyourhostbefallsYoumaydiscernaspaintedonthesewalls。
　　VII
　　“Thewars，whereinFrencharmiesshouldappear，BeyondtheAlps，offouleventorfair，Evenfromhisdaysuntilthethousandthyear，BythepropheticMerlinpaintedwere。
　　HitherGreatBritain'smonarchsenttheseer，Tohim，thatofKingMarcomirwasheir:
　　Whyhithersent，andwhythishallwasmade，Atthesametimetoyoushallbedisplayed。
　　VIII
　　“KingPharamond，thefirstofthosethatpassedTheRhine，amidhisFranks'victorioustrain，WhenGaulwaswon，bethoughthimhowtocastOnrestiveItalythecurbingrein；
　　Andthis；thatevermorehewastingfastBeheldtheRomanempire'sfeeblereign；
　　Andforbothreignedatoncewouldmakeaccord，Tocompasshisdesign，withBritain'slord。
　　IX
　　“TheroyalArthur，bywhomnoughtwasdoneWithouttheripeadviceofMerlinsage，Merlin，Isay，theDevilsmightyson，Wellversedinwhatshouldchanceinfutureage，
　　Knowingthroughhim，toPharamondmadeknown，Hewouldinmanywoeshishostengage，Enteringthatregion，which，withruggedmound，Apennineparts，andAlpandseasurround。
　　X
　　“TohimsageMerlinshows，thatwellnighallThoseothermonarchsthatinFrancewillreign，Bymurderoussteelwillseetheirpeoplefall，Consumedbyfamine，orbyfeverslain；
　　Andthatshortjoy，longsorrow，profitsmall，Andboundlessillshallrecompensetheirpain；
　　SincevainlywillthelilyseektoshootIntheItalianfieldsitswitheredroot。
　　XI
　　“KingPharamondsotrustedtotheseerThatheresolvedtoturnhisarmselsewhere；
　　AndMerlin，whobeheldwithsightasclearThethingstobe，asthingsthatwhilomwere，'Tissaid，wasbroughtbymagicarttorearThepaintedchamberatthemonarch'sprayer；
　　WhereinwhateverdeedstheFranksshalldo，Asifalreadydone，areplaintoview。
　　XII
　　“Thatkingwhoshouldsucceed，mightcomprehend，Asherenownandvictorywouldobtain，Whene'erhisfriendlysquadronsshoulddefendFromallbarbarianselsetheItalianreign；
　　So，iftodamageherheshoulddescend，Thinkingtobindherwiththegridingchain，——Mightcomprehend，Isay，andreadhisdoom——
　　Howhebeyondthesehillsshouldfindatomb。”
　　XIII
　　Sosaid，heleadsthelisteningladieswhereThosepicturedhistoriesbegin；toshowHowSigisberthisarmswillsouthwardbearForwhatimperialMauriceshallbestow。
　　“BeholdhimfromtheMountofJoverepairThitherwhereAmbraandTicinoflow！
　　Eutarbehold，whonotalonerepels，Butputsthefoetoflight，androutsandquells。
　　XIV
　　“WheretheywithClovistreadthemountainway，Morethanahundredthousandwarriorstrace；
　　SeeBenevento'sdukethemonarchstay，Whosethinnerfileshishostilearmyface。
　　Lo！thesewhofeignretreatanambushlay。
　　Lo！wherethroughdanger，havoc，anddisgrace，TheFranks，whototheLombardwine-fathie，Druggedbythebait，likepoisonedmulletsdie。
　　XV
　　“WhereChildiberttheboundaryhillshascrost，HeadingwhatbandsofFranceandcaptains，see；
　　YetshallnomorethanbaffledClovisboastTheconquestorthespoilofLombardy。
　　Heaven'ssworddescendssoheavyonhishost。
　　Chokedwiththeirbodieseveryroadshallbe；
　　Sopinedwithwateryfluxandwitheringsun，That，outoften，unharmedreturnsnotone。”
　　XVI
　　HeshowsKingPepin，showsKingCharlemagne；
　　HowintoItalytheirmarchtheybend；
　　Andoneandtheotherfairsuccessobtain，Becauseherlandtheycamenottooffend。
　　ButStephenone，theotherAdriane，And，after，injuredLeo，woulddefend。
　　ThisquellsAstolpho，andthattakeshisheir，Andre-establishesthepapalchair。
　　XVII
　　AyouthfulPepinoftheroyallineHeaftershows；whoseemedtospreadhishost，EvenfromTHEKILNStotheIsleofPalestine；
　　Andwithabridge，achievedatmightycost，AtMalamocco，tobestridethebrine，AndonRialto'sshorehisbattlepost。
　　Thenflyandleavehisdrowningbandsbehind，Hisbridgedestroyedbywastingwavesandwind。
　　XVIII
　　“BurgundianLewisyebeholddescendThitherwithhisinvadingsquadrons，where，Vanquishingandtaken，nevermoretooffendWithhostilearms，heiscompelledtoswear。
　　Behold！heslightshissolemnoath——towend，Anew，withrecklesssteps，intothesnare。
　　Lo！thereheleaveshiseyes；andhisarray，Blindasthemoldwarp，hencetheirlordconvey。
　　XIX
　　“YouseehimnamedfromArles，victoriousHugh，FromItalytheBerengarichase！
　　Whom，quelledandbrokentwiceandthrice，anewNowtheBavarians，nowtheHuns，replace。
　　O'ermatched，hethenforpeaceisfaintosue；
　　Norlongsurvives，norhewhofillshisplace；
　　ToBerengariusyieldinghisdomains，Who，repossestofallhiskingdom，reigns。
　　XX
　　“Yousee，hergoodlypastortosustain，AnotherCharlessetfiretoItaly；
　　Whohastwokingsintwofiercebattlesslain，ManfredandConradine，andafterseeHisbands，whoseemtovexthenew-wonreignWithmanywrongs，andwhodispersedly——Somehere，somethere——indifferentcitiesdwell。
　　Slainontherollingofthevesper-bell。”
　　XXI
　　Heshowsthemnextbutafterinterval，'Twouldseem，ofmanyandmanyanage，notyears
　　HowthroughtheAlps，acaptainoutofGaul，TowaruponthegreatViscontis，steers；
　　AndseemstostraitenAlexandria'swall，Girtwithhisforces，footandcavaliers:
　　Agarrisonwithin，anambuscadeWithouttheworks，thewarlikedukehaslaid；
　　XXII
　　AndtheFrenchhost，decoyedincunningwiseThitherwherethesurroundingtoilsarespread，ConductedonthatevilenterpriseByArmagnac，theGallicsquadron'shead，Slaughteredthroughoutthespaciouschampaignlies，OristoAlexandriacaptiveled:
　　While，swolnnotmorewithwaterthanwithblood，TanaruspurpleswidePo'sampleflood。
　　XXIII
　　SuccessivelythatcastellaindisplayedOnehightofMarca，oftheAnjouitesthree。
　　How“Marsi，Daunians，Salentines，“hesaid
　　“AndBruci，theseshalloftmolest，yousee:
　　YetnotbyFrankorLatian'sfriendlyaidShallonedeliveredfromdestructionbe。
　　Lo！fromtherealm，asoftastheyattack，AlphonsoandGonsalvobeatthemback。
　　XXIV
　　“YouseetheeighthCharles，amidhismartialtrain，TheflowerofFrance，throughAlpinepasshaspressed。
　　WhoLirisfords，andtakesallNaples'reign，Yetdrawsnotswordnorlaysalanceinrest:
　　All，savethatrockwhich——Typheus'endlesspain——
　　Liesonthegiant'sbelly，arms，andbreast:
　　ByInigodelGuastoherewithstood，DerivedfromAvalo'sillustriousblood。”
　　XXV
　　Thewarderofthecastle，whomakesclearTobeauteousBradamantthathistory，Says，havingshownherIschia'sisland，“EreIleadyoufurtherotherthingstosee，I'lltellwhatmygreat-grandfatherwhilere——Ithenachild——waswonttotelltome。
　　Whichinlikemannerthatgreat-grandsiresaid，Aswelltohimhisfatherwhilomeread；
　　XXVI
　　“Andhisfromsireorgrandsireheardrecite；
　　Sosonfromsire；eventothatbaron，whoHearditrelatedbytheverywight，Thatthesefairpictureswithoutpencildrew，Whichyouseepaintedazure，red，andwhite。
　　HewhentoPharamondasnowtoyou
　　Wasshownthecastleontherockymount，HeardhimrelatethethingsInowrecount。
　　XXVII
　　“Heardhimrelate，howinthatfortilageFromthatgoodknightshouldspring，who，'twouldappear，Guardsitsowell，hescornsthefiresthatrage，EventothePharo，flamingfarandnear，Then，orwithinshortspace，andinthatage，Andnamedtheweekandday，aswellasyear，
　　Anoblewarrior，unexcelledinworthByother，thathasyetappearedonearth。
　　XXVIII
　　“Nereuslessfair，Achilleswaslessstrong，LesswasUlyssesfamedfordaringfeat；
　　Nestor，thatknewsomuchandlivedsolong，Lessprudent；nimbleLadaswaslessfleet；
　　Lessliberalandlessprompttopardonwrong，Caesar，whosepraisesancienttalesrepeat。
　　Sothat，comparedwithhim，inIschiaborn，Eachmightappearofvauntedvirtuesshorn；
　　XXIX
　　“AndifillustriousCreterejoicedofoldIngivingbirthtoCoelus'godlikeheir；
　　IfThebesinHerculesandBacchusbold，IfDelosboastedofherheavenlypair，NoughtshouldaswellthishappyislewithholdFromliftinghighhergloriousheadinair，WhenthatgreatMarquisshallinherbeborn，WhomwithitseverygraceshallHeavenadorn。
　　XXX
　　“SageMerlinsaid——andoftrenewedthatsay——
　　Hewasreservedtoflourishinanage，WhenmostoppresttheRomanempirelay，Thathemightfreethatholyheritage:
　　ButassomedeedsofhisImustdisplayHereafter，theseIwillnotnowpresage。
　　Sospakethatwizard，andrenewedthestory，WhichtoldofCharlemagne'spredestinedglory。
　　XXXI
　　“Lewis，solearnedMerlinsaid，iswoeTohavebroughttoItalyKingCharlemagne，Whomhecalledintoharass，noto'erthrowThatancientrivalofhisgoodlyreign；
　　Athisreturndeclareshimselfhisfoe，And，leaguedwithVenice，wouldthekingdetain。
　　Beholdthatvaliantmonarchcouchhisspear，Andinhisfoes'despiteapassageclear。
　　XXXII
　　“Buthisnewkingdomleavingtohisband，Farotherdestinyawaitsthatthrong:
　　For，withtheMantuan'sfriendlysuccourmanned，Gonsalvotothewarreturnssostrong，Heleavesnotinfewmonths，byseaorland，Onelivinghead，hisslaughteredtroopsamong。
　　Butthen，becauseofonebytreasonspent，Inhimappearsthejoyoftriumphshent。”
　　XXXIII
　　Sosaying，tohisgueststhecavalierAlphonso，ofPescarahight，displayed:
　　“WhoinathousandfeatswillshinemoreclearThantheresplendentcarbuncle，“hesaid。
　　“Behold，deceivedbyfaithlesstreaty，here，MidsnaresbythemalignantAethioplaid，Transfixtwithdeadlydartthewarriorlies，Inwhomtheage'sworthiestchampiondies。”
　　XXXIV
　　UnderItalianescortnexttheyseeWherethetwelfthLewiso'erthehillsisgone；
　　Hasbyitsrootsuptornthemulberry，AndinViscontis'landtheliliessown:
　　“TreadinginCharles'ssteps，byhimshallbeBridgesathwarttheGariglianothrown。
　　Yetaftershallhemournhisarmy'sslaughter，Dispersedanddrowninginthatfatalwater。”
　　XXXV
　　Thelordpursues“withnolessoverthrow，BrokeninPuglia，seetheGallictrain。
　　Inhimwhotwiceentrapstheroutedfoe，Gonslavoyoubehold，theprideofSpain。
　　FortunetoLewisafairfaceshallshow，Aslateatroubledmien，uponthatplain，WhicheventowherevextAdriapourshertides，Po，betweenAlpandApennine，divides。”
　　XXXVI
　　Thehostreprovedhimself，whilesohesaid，Andpiecedhistale，ashavingleftuntoldThingsfirstinorder；nexttothemdisplayedAroyalcastlebyitswardersold。
　　AprisonerbythefaithlessSwitzermade，Heshowsthelordwhohiredhimwithhisgold:
　　Whichdoubletreason，withoutcouchinglance，HasgiventhevictorytothekingofFrance。
　　XXXVII
　　ThatwarderthenshowsCaesarBorgia，grownPuissantinItaly，throughthisking'sgrace；
　　ForallRome'speerage，andalllordsthatownHersway，heintoexileseemstochase:
　　Thenshowstheking，thatwillthesawtakedown，AndpapalacornsinBolognaplace:
　　ThenGenoa'sburghers，bythismonarchbroke，Andrebelcitystoopingtohisyoke。
　　XXXVIII
　　“Yousee，“pursuedthatwarder，“howwithdeadCoveredisGhiaradada'sgreenchampaign。
　　Itseemseachcityopeshergatesthroughdread；
　　AndVenicescarceherfreedomcanmaintain。
　　YouseehesuffersnottheChurch'shead，PassingthenarrowconfinesofRomagne，ModenafromFerrara'sduketoreave；
　　Whowouldnottothatprincearemnantleave。
　　XXXIX
　　“NayheBolognarescuesfromhissway；
　　WhithertheBentivoglithembetake。
　　YounextseeLewissiegetoBrescialay，Andtheclose-straitenedcitystormandtake；
　　FelsinaalmostatthesametimestayWithsuccour，andthepapalarmybreak；
　　Andnext，'twoudseem，thateitherhostilebandLiestenteduponChassis'levelstrand。
　　XL
　　“OnthissideFrance，upontheotherSpain，Extendtheirfiles，andbattlerageshigh；
　　Fastfallthemenatarmsineithertrain，Andthegreenearthistingedwithcrimsondye。
　　Floodedwithhumangoreseemseverydrain；
　　Marsdoubtstowhomtogivethevictory；
　　WhenthroughAlphonso'sworththeSpaniardsyield，AndthevictoriousFranksmaintainthefield；
　　XLI
　　“And，forRavennasackedandravagedlies，TheRomanpastorbiteshislipsthroughwoe；
　　Calledbyhim，fromthehills，intempest'sguise，SwoopthefierceGermansonthefieldsbelow。
　　ItseemseachFrenchmanunresistingflies，Chasedbytheirbandsbeyondthemountainsnow，Andthattheysetthemulberry'sthrivingshootThere，whencetheypluckedthegoldenlily'sroot。
　　XLII
　　“BeholdtheFrankreturns，andherebeholdIsbroken，bythefaithlessSwissbetrayed，He，thathisroyalfatherseizedandsold，Whosesuccourdearlybytheyouthispaid。
　　ThoseoverwhomfalseFortune'swheelhadrolled，Erewhile，beneathanotherkingarraid，Youherebehold，preparingtoeffaceWithvengefuldeedNovara'slatedisgrace；
　　XLIII
　　“AndseewithbetterauspicesreturnThevaliantFrancis，foremostofhistrain，WhososhallbreakthehaughtySwitzer'shorn，Thatlittleshortofspenttheirbandsremain；
　　Andthemshallnevermorethestyleadorn，Usurpedbythatfoultroopofchurlishvein，Ofscourgeofprinces，andthefaith'sdefence，Towhichthoserusticsrudeshallmakepretence。
　　XLIV
　　“Lo！hetakesMilan，intheleague'sdespite:
　　Lo！withtheyouthfulSforzamakesaccord:
　　Lo！Bourbonthefaircitykeeps，inrightOfFrancis，fromthefuriousGermanhorde:
　　Lo！whileinotherhighemprizeandfightElsewhereisoccupiedhisroyallord，Norknowstheprideandlicenseofhishost，Throughthesethecityshallanewbelost。
　　XLV
　　“Lo！otherFrenchwhohisgrandsire'sveinInherits，nothisgenerousnamealone！
　　WhobytheChurch'sfavourwillregain——TheGaulexpelled——alandwhichwashisown。
　　Francetooreturns，butkeepsatighterrein，NoroverItaly，aswont，hasflown:
　　ForMantua'snobledukethefoeshallstay，And，atTicino'spassage，barhisway。
　　XLVI
　　“Thoughonhischeekyouth'sblossomsscarceappear，Worthyimmortalglory，Frederickshines；
　　Andwellthatpraisedeserves，sincebyhisspear，Butmorebycareandskill，Pavia'slinesAgainsttheFrenchdefendsthatcavalier，Andfrustratesthesea-lion'sbolddesigns。
　　Youseetwomarquises，Italia'sboast，Andboth，aliketheterrorofourhost。
　　XLVII
　　“Bothofonebloodandofonenesttheyare；
　　TheforemostistheboldAlphonso'sseed，Whom，ledbythatfalseblackintothesnare，Youlatebeheldinpurpletorrentbleed。
　　Youseedefeatedbyhiscounselware，HowofttheFranksfromItalyrecede。
　　Thenext，ofvisagesobenignandbright，IslordofGuastoandAlphonsohight；
　　XLVIII
　　“Thisisthatgoodlyknight，whosepraiseyouheardWhenruggedIschia'sislandIdisplayed，OfwhomsageMerlin，withpropheticword，ToPharamondsuchmightymatterssaid；
　　Whosebirthshouldtothatseasonbedeferred，Whenmorethaneversuchachampion'said，Againstthebarbarousenemy'sattack，VextItaly，andChurch，andEmpirelack。
　　XLIX
　　“HeinhiscousinofPescara'srear，——ProsperColonna，chiefofthatemprize——
　　MakestherudeSwitzerpayBicoccadear，PaidbytheFrenchmaninyetdearerwise。
　　BeholdwhereFrancepreparesforfreshcareer，AndtorepairhermanylossestriesBeholdonehostonLombardydescend！
　　BeholdthatotheragainstNapleswend！
　　L
　　“Bustshe，thatmovesuslikethedustwhichfliesBeforetherestlesswind，whichwhirlsitround，Liftsifaloftawhile，andfromtheskiesBlowsbackanewtherisingcloudtoground，Toahundredthousandswells，inFrancis'eyes，ThesoldierswhoPavia'swallssurround。
　　Themonarchseesbutthatwhichhecommands，Normarkshowwaxorwastehisleagueringbands。
　　LI
　　“`Tisthusthat，throughthegreedyservant'ssin，Andeasysovereign'sgoodness，onhisside，Thefilesbeneathhisbannersmusterthin，Wheninhismidnightcamp，`toarms，'iscried，ForbythewarySpaniardschargedwithinHisrampartsishe；foesthatwiththeguideOfAvalo'sfairlineage，wouldassayTomaketoheavenorhelltheirdesperateway。
　　LII
　　“YouseethebestofthenobilityOfallfairFranceextinguishedonthefield；
　　Howmanyswords，howmanylances，seeTheSpaniardsroundthevaliantmonarchwield。
　　Behold！hishorsefallsunderhim；yetheWillneitherownhimselfsubdued，oryield；
　　ThoughtoassaulthimfromallsidesisrunBywrathfulbands，andsuccourthereisnone。
　　LIII
　　“Themonarchwelldefendshimfromthefoe，Alloverbathedwithbloodofhostilevein。
　　Butvalourstoopsatlasttonumbers；lo！
　　Thekingistaken，isconveyedtoSpain；
　　AndalluponPescara'slordbestowAndhimofthatinseparabletwain——
　　OfGuastohight——thepraiseandprimerenownForthatgreatkingcaptivedandhosto'erthrown。
　　LIV
　　“Thishosto'erthrownuponPavia'splains，That，boundforNaples，haltsuponitsway:
　　Asanill-nourishedlamportaperwanes，Forwantofwaxoroil，withflickeringray。
　　Lo！thekingleaveshissonsinSpanishchains，Andhomereturns，hisowndomaintosway。
　　Lo！whileinItalyheleadshisband，Anotherwarsuponhisnativeland。
　　LV
　　“IneverypartyouseehowRomeiswoe，Midruthlessrapine，murder，fire，andrape。
　　Seealltowastingrackandruingo，Andnothinghumanordivineescape。
　　Theleague'smenheartheshrieks，beholdtheglowOfhostilefires，andlo！theybackwardshapeTheircourse，wheretheyshouldhurryontheirway，Andleavethepontifftohisfoesaprey。
　　LVI
　　“Lautrecthemonarchsendswithotherbands；
　　YetnotanewtowaronLombardy；
　　ButtodeliverfromrapacioushandsTheChurch'sheadandlimbs，alreadyfree，Soslowlyheperformstheking'scommands。
　　Next，overrunbyhimthekingdomsee，Andhisstrongarmsagainstthecityturned，WhereintheSyren'sbodyliesinurned。
　　LVII
　　“Lo！theimperialsquadronsthithersteer，Aidtotheleagueredcitytoconvey；
　　Andlo！burnt，sunk，destroyed，theydisappear，EncounteredbytheDoriainmid-way。
　　Behold！howFortunelightdoesshiftandveer，SofriendlytotheFrenchmantillthisday！
　　Whoslaystheirhostwithfever，notwithlance；
　　NorofathousandonereturnstoFrance。
　　LVIII
　　Thesehistoriesandmorethepicturesshew，Fortotellallwouldasktoolongastrain
　　Inbeauteouscoloursandofdifferenthue；
　　Sincesuchthathall，itthesecouldwellcontain。
　　Thepaintingtwiceandthricethoseguestsreview，Norhowtoleavethemknowsthelingeringtrain，'Twouldseem；perusingoftwhattheybeholdInscribedbelowthebeauteousworkingold。
　　LIX
　　Whenwiththesepicturestheytheirsighthadfed，Andtalkedlongwhile——theseladiesandtherest——
　　TheytotheirchambersbythatLordwereled，Wontmuchtoworshipeveryworthyguest。
　　Alreadyallweresleeping，whenherbedAtlastDukeAymon'sbeauteousdaughterprest。
　　Shehere，shethere，herrestlessbodythrows，Nowright，nowleft，butvainlyseeksrepose:
　　LX
　　Yetslumbertowarddawn，andinadreamTheformofherRogeroseemstoview。
　　Thevisioncries:“Whyvexyourself，anddeemThingsrealwhicharehollowanduntrue?
　　BackwardsshallsoonerflowthemountainstreamThanItootherturnmythoughtfromyou。
　　WhenyouIlovenot，thenunlovedbymeThisheart，theseapplesofmineeyes，willbe。
　　LXI
　　“HitherhaveIrepaireditseemedhesaid
　　TobebaptizedanddoasIprofessed。
　　IfIhavelingered，Ihavebeendelaid，ByotherwoundthanthatofLoveopprest。”
　　Withthathevanishedfromthemartialmaid，Andwiththevisionbrokenwasherrest。
　　Newfloodsoftearstheawakeneddamselshed，Andtoherselfinthissadfashionsaid:
　　LXII
　　“Whatpleasedwasbutadream；alas！asheerRealityisthismywakingbane；
　　Myjoyadreamandprompttodisappear，Nodreammycruelandtormentingpain。
　　Ah！whereforewhatIseemedtoseeandhear，CannotI，waking，seeandhearagain?
　　Whatailsye，wretchedeyes，thatclosedyeshowUnrealgood，andopenbutonwoe?
　　LXIII
　　“Sweetsleepwithpromisedpeacemysouldidbuoy，ButItobitterwarfarewakeanew；
　　Sweetsleepbutbroughtwithitfallaciousjoy，But——sureandbitter——wakingillsensue。
　　Iffalsehoodsodelightandtruthannoy，NevermoremayIseeorhearwhat'strue！
　　Ifsleepingbringsmeweal，andwatchingwoe，ThepainsofwakingmayIneverknow！
　　LXIV
　　“Blestanimalsthatsleepthroughhalftheyear，Noropeyourheavyeyelids，nightnorday！
　　Forifsuchtedioussleeplikedeathappear，Suchwatchingislikelife，Iwillnotsay，Since——suchmylot，beyondallwont，severe——
　　Ideathinwatching，lifeinsleepassay。
　　Butoh！ifdeathsuchsleepresemble，Death，EvennowIpraythreestopmyfleetingbreath！“
　　LXV
　　Thecloudsweregone，thehorizonoverspreadWithglowingcrimsonbythenew-bornsun，Andinthesesigns，unlikethepast，wasreadAbetterpromiseofthedaybegun:
　　WhenBradamantupstartedfromherbed，Andarmedherforthejourneytobedone，Herthanksfirstrenderedtothecourteouslord，Forhiskindofcheerandhospitableboard。
　　LXVI
　　Andfound，theladymessenger，withmaidAndsquire，hadissuedfromthecastledhold，Andwasa-field，whereherarrivalstayedThosethreegoodwarriors，thosethedamselboldTheevebeforehadonthechampaignlaid，Castfromtheirhorsesbyherlanceofgold；
　　Andwhohadsuffered，totheirmightypain，Allnight，thefreezingwindandpatteringrain。
　　LXVII
　　Addtosuchill，that，hungeringsoreforfood，Theyandtheirhorses，throughthelivelongnight，Tramplingthemire，withchatteringteeth，hadstood:
　　Butwhatwell-nighengenderedmoredespite——Saynotwellnigh——moremovedthewarrior'smood
　　WasthattheyknewthedamselwouldreciteHowtheyhadbeenunhorsedbyhostilelanceInthefirstcoursewhichtheyhadruninFrance；
　　LXVIII
　　And——eachresolvedtodieorelsehisnameForthwithinnewencountertoretrieve——
　　ThatUlany，themessage-bearingdame，WhosestylenolongerIunmentionedleave，AfairernotionoftheirknightlyfameThanheretofore，mighthaplynowconceive，BoldBradamantanewtofightdefied，Whenofthedrawbridgecleartheyherdescried；
　　LXIX
　　Notthinking，howsoe'er，shewasamaid，Whoinnolookoractthemaidconfest；
　　DukeAymon'sdaughter，lothtobedelaid，Refuses，asatravellerthatispressed。
　　Buttheysooftenandsosorelyprayed，Thatshecouldillrefusethekings'request。
　　Herlanceshelevels，atthreestrokesextendsAllthreeonearth，andthusthewarfareends:
　　LXX
　　ForBradamantnomorehercourserwheeled，Butturnedherbackuponthefoeso'erthrown。
　　They，thatintenttogainthegoldenshield，Hadsoughtalandsodistantfromtheirown，RisinginsullensilencefromthefieldForspeechwithalltheirhardihoodwasgone
　　Appearedasstupefiedbytheirsurprise，NortoUlaniadaredtolifttheireyes。
　　LXXI
　　Forthey，asthithertheytheircourseaddrest，Hadvauntedtothemaidinboastingvein，Nopaladinorknightwithlanceinrest，Againsttheworsthissaddlecouldmaintain。
　　Tomakethemvailyetmoretheirhaughtycrest，Andlookupontheworldwithlessdisdain，Shetellsthem，bynopaladinorpeerWeretheyunhorsed，butbyawoman'sspear。
　　LXXII
　　“NowwhatofRoland'sandRinaldo'smight，Notwithoutreasonheldinsuchrenown，OughtyoutothinkshesaidwhenthusinfightYebyafemalehandareoverthrown?
　　Say，ifthebuckleroneoftheserequite，——Betterthanbyawomanyehavedone，Willyebythoseredoubtedwarriorsdo?
　　SothinknotI，norhaplythinksoyou。
　　LXXIII
　　“Thismaysufficeyouall；andneedinnoneAclearerproofofprowesstodisplay；
　　Andwhodesires，ifrashlyanyoneDesires，againhisvalourtoassay，Wouldaddbutscathetoshame，nowmadehisown；
　　Now；andthesameto-dayasyesterday。
　　Unlessperchancehethinksitpraiseandgain，Bysuchillustriouswarriorstobeslain。”
　　LXXIV
　　WhentheybyUlanywerecertifiedAwoman'shandhadcausedtheiroverthrow，WhowithadeeperblackthanpitchhaddyedTheirhonour，heretoforesofairofshow；
　　Andmorethantenherstorytestified，Whereonesufficed——withsucho'erwhelmingwoeWeretheypossest，theywithsuchfuryburned，Theywellnighonthemselvestheirweaponsturned。
　　LXXV
　　Whatarmstheyhaduponthem，theyunbound，Andcastthem，strungbyrageandfurysore，Intothemoatwhichgirtthatcastleround，Norevenkeptthefaulchionswhichtheywore；
　　And，sinceawomanthemhadcasttoground，O'erwhelmedwithrageandshame，thewarriorsswore，Themselvesofsuchacryingshametoclear，They，withoutbearingarms，wouldpassayear；
　　LXXVI
　　AndthattheyevermoreafootwouldfareUphillordown，bymountainorbyplain，Nor，whentheyearwasended，wouldtheywearTheknightlymailorclimbthesteedagain；
　　Savethatfromothertheybyforceshouldbear，Inbattle，othersteedsandotherchain。
　　So，withoutarms，topunishtheirmisdeeds，Thesewenda-foot，thoseothersontheirsteeds。
　　LXXVII
　　Lodgedinatownshipatthefallofnight，DukeAymon'sdaughter，journeyingParis-ward，HearshowKingAgramantwasfoiledinfight。
　　Goodharbouragewithalofbedandboard，Sheinherhostelfound；butsmalldelightThisandallcomfortselsetoherafford。
　　Forthesaddamselmeatandsleepforegoes，Norfindsarestingplace；farlessrepose。
　　LXXVIII
　　ButsoIwillnotonherstorydwell，Asnottoseekanewthevalianttwain；
　　Who，byconsent，besidealonelywell，Hadtiedtheirgoodlycoursersbytherein。
　　Ioftheirwartoyousomedealwilltell，Awarnotwagedforempireordomain，ButthatthebestshouldbuckletohissideGoodDurindana，andBaiardoride。
　　LXXIX
　　Nosignalthey，notrumpettheyattend，Toblowthemtothelists，nomasterwhoShouldteachthemwhentofoinandwhentofend，Orwaketheirsleepingwrath；theirswordstheydrew:
　　Then，oneagainsttheother，boldlywend，Withliftedblades，thequickanddextroustwo。
　　Already'ganthechampions'furyheat，Andfastandhardtheirswordswereheardtobeat。
　　LXXX
　　Nonee'erbyprooftwootherfaulchionschoseForsoundandsolid，abletoendureThreestrokesaloneofsuchconflictingfoes，Passingallmeansandmeasure；butsopure，Soperfectwastheirtemper，fromallblowsBysuchrepeatedtrialsosecure，Theyinathousandstrokesmightclashonhigh，——Naymore，noryetthesolidmetalfly。
　　LXXXI
　　Withmickleindustry，withmightypainAndart，Rinaldo，shiftinghereandthere，AvoidsthedeadlydintofDurindane，Wellknowinghow'tiswonttocleaveandtear。
　　Gradassostruckwithgreatermightandmain，Butwellnighallhisstrokeswerespentinair；
　　Of，ifhesometimessmote，hesmoteonpart，WhereDurindanawroughtlessharmthansmart。
　　LXXXII
　　Rinaldowithmoreskillhisbladeinclined，AndstunnedthearmofSericana'slord。
　　Himofthereachedwherecasqueandcoatconfined，Andoftenrakedhishauncheswiththesword:
　　Butadamantinewashiscorslet'srind，Norlinktherestlessfaulchionbrokeorbored。
　　Ifsoimpassivewasthepaynim'sscale，Know，charmedbymagicwasthestubbornmail。
　　LXXXIII
　　Withoutreposingtheylongtimehadbeen，Upontheirdeadlybattlesointent，That，saveononeanother'stroubledmien，Theirangryeyesthewarriorshadnotbent。
　　Whensuchdespiteouswaranddeadlyspleen，Divertedbyanotherstrife，werespent，Hearingamightynoise，bothchampionsturn，AndgoodBaiardo，sorebested，discern。
　　LXXXIV
　　TheygoodBaiardobyamonsterview，——Abird，andbiggerthanthatcourser——prest。
　　AbovethreeyardsinlengthappearedtoviewThemonster'sbeak；abatinalltherest。
　　Equiptwithfeathers，blackasinkinhue，Andpiercingtalonswasthewingedpest；
　　Aneyeoffireithad，acruellook，And，likeship-sails，twospreadingpinionsshook。
　　LXXXV
　　Perhapsitwasabird；butwhenorwhereAnotherbirdresemblingthiswasseenIknownot，I，norhaveIanywhere，ExceptinTurpin，heardthatsuchhasbeen。
　　Hencethatitwasafiend，toupperairEvokedfromdepthsofnetherhellIween；
　　WhichMalagigiraisedbymagicsleight，Thatsohemightdisturbthechampions'fight。
　　LXXXVI
　　SodeemedRinaldotoo:andcontestsore'TwixthimandMalagigihencebegun；
　　Buthewouldnotconfessthecharge；nayswore，Evenbythelightwhichlightstheglorioussun，Thathemightclearhimoftheblamehebore，Hehadnotthatwhichwasimputeddone。
　　Whetherafiendorfowl，thepestdescends，AndgoodBaiardowithhistalonsrends。
　　LXXXVII
　　Quicklythesteed，possessedofmicklemight，Breaksloose，and，inhisfuryanddespair，Againstthemonsterstriveswithkickandbite；
　　Butswiftlyheretiresandsoarsinair:
　　Hethencereturning，prompttowheelandsmite，Circlesandbeatsthecourser，hereandthere。
　　Whollyunskilledinfence，andsorebested，Baiardoswiftlyfromthemonsterfled。
　　LXXXVIII
　　Baiardototheneighbouringforestflies，Seekingtheclosestshadeandthickestspray；
　　Abovethefeatheredmonsterflaps，witheyesIntenttomarkwherewidestistheway。
　　Butthatgoodhorsethegreenwoodthreads，andliesAtlastwithinagrot，concealedfromday。
　　WhenthewingedbeasthaslostBaiardo'straces。
　　Hesoarsaloft，andotherquarrychases。
　　LXXXIX
　　RinaldoandGradasso，whodescriedBaiardo'sflight，theconqueror'sdestinedmeed，Thebattletosuspend，oneitherside，Tilltheyregainedthegoodlyhorse，agreed，Savedfromthatfowlwhichchasedhim，farandwide；
　　Conditioningwhicheverfoundthesteed，Withhimanewshouldtothatfountainwend，Besidewhosebrimtheirbattletheyshouldend。
　　XC
　　Quittingthefount，theyfollow，wheretheyviewNewprintsupontheforestgreenswardmade:
　　BymuchBaiardodistancesthetwo，Whosetardyfeettheirwishesillobeyed。
　　HimselfthekingonhisAlfanathrew，Thatnearathandwastetheredintheglade，Leavinghisfoebehindinevilplight；——
　　Nevermoremalcontentandvextinsprite。
　　XCI
　　RinaldoceasedinlittletimetospyBaiardo'straces，whostrangecoursehadrun；
　　Andmadeforthornythicket，wetordry，Tree，rock，orriver，withdesigntoshunThosecruelclaws，which，pouncingfromthesky，Tohimsuchoutrageandsuchscathehaddone。
　　Rinaldo，afterlabourvainandsoreToawaithimatthefountreturnedoncemore；
　　XCII
　　Incase，aserstconcertedbythetwain，Thekingshouldthitherwiththesteedresort；
　　Buthavingsoughthimtherewithlittlegain，Faredtohiscampafoot，withpiteousport。
　　ReturnwenowtohimofSericane，Hethathadspedwithalinothersort，Who，notbyjudgement，guidedtohisprey，Buthisrarefortune，heardBaiardoneigh；
　　XCIII
　　Andfoundhimshrowdedinhiscavernedlair，Sosoremoreoverbyhisfrightopprest，Hefearedtoissueintoopenair。
　　Thusofthathorsehimselfthekingpossest。
　　WellherememberedtheirconditionswereTobringhimtothefount；butlittlepressedNowwasthatknighttokeepthepromisemade，Andthuswithinhimselfinsecretsaid:
　　XCIV
　　“Winhimwhowill，inwarandstrife，ImoreDesireinpeacetomakethesteedmyown:
　　Fromtheworld'sfurtherside，didIofyoreWendhitherward，andforthisendalone。
　　Havingthecourser，hemistakesmesore，Thatthinkstheprizebymewillbeforegone。
　　HimwouldRinaldoconquer，lethimfareToInd，asItoFrancehavemaderepair。
　　XCV
　　“ForhimnolesssecureisSericane，ThantwiceformehasbeenhisFrance，“hesaid，AndprickedforArles，alongtheroadmostplain，Andinitshavenfoundthefleetarrayed。
　　Freightedwithhim，thesteedandDurindane，Awell-riggedgalleyfromthatharbourweighed。
　　Ofthesehereafter！——I，atothercall，NowquitRinaldo，king，andFrance，andall。
　　XCVI
　　AstolphoinhisflightwillIpursue，Thatmadehishippogryphlikepalfreyflee，Withreinsandsell，soquickthewelkinthrough；
　　Thathawkandeaglesoaracourselessfree。
　　O'erthewidelandofGaulthewarriorflewFromPyreneestoRhine，fromseatosea。
　　Hewestwardtothemountainsturnedaside，WhichFrance'sfertilelandfromSpaindivide。
　　XCVII
　　ToArragonhepastoutofNavarre，——Theywhobeheld，sorewonderingatthesight——
　　Then，leavesheTarragonbehindhimfar，Uponhisleft，Biscayuponhisright:
　　TraversedCastile，Gallicia，Lisbon，areSevilleandCordova，withrapidflight；
　　Norcityonsea-shore，norinlandplain，IsunexploredthroughouttherealmofSpain。
　　XCVIII
　　BeneathhimCadizandthestraithespied，WherewhilomgoodAlcidesclosedtheway；
　　FromtheAtlantictothefurthersideOfEgypt，bento'erAfrica，tostray；
　　ThefamousBalearicislesdescried，AndIvica，thatinhispassagelay；
　　TowardArzillathenheturnedtherein，AbovetheseathatseversitfromSpain。
　　XCIX
　　Morocco，Fez，andOran，lookingdown，Hippona，Argier，he，andBugiatold，Whichfromallcitiesbearawaythecrown，Nopalmorparsleywreath，butcrownofgold；
　　NobleBisertanextandTunis-town，Capys，Alzerba'sisle，thewarriorbold，Tripoli，Berniche，Ptolomittaviewed，AndintoAsia'slandtheNilepursued。
　　C
　　'TwixtAtlas'shaggyridgesandtheshore，Heviewedeachregionsinhisspaciousround；
　　HeturnedhisbackuponCarenahoar，AndskimmedabovetheCyrenaeanground；
　　PassingthesandydesertoftheMoor，InAlbajada，reachedtheNubian'sbound；
　　LeftBattus'tombbehindhimontheplain，AndAmmon's，nowdilapidated，fane。