XVIII
　　“Theremovesnoleafbeneath，thouhasttoknow，Buthereabovesomesignthereofwetrace；
　　Sinceall，inHeavenaboveorEarthbelow，Mustcorrespond，thoughwithadifferentface。
　　Thatancient，withhissweepingbeardofsnow，Bynoughtimpededandsoswiftofpace，Worksthesameendandpurposeinourclime，AsareonearthbelowperformedbyTime。
　　XIX
　　“Thelifeofmanitsfinalcloseattains，Whenonthewheeliswoundthefataltwine；
　　Therefame，andhereabovethemarkremains；
　　Forbothwouldbeimmortalanddivine，Butforthatbeardedsire'sunweariedpains，Andhisbelow，thatfortheirwreckcombine。
　　Onedrownsthem，asthouseest，midsandandsurges。
　　Andoneinlongforgetfulnessimmerges。
　　XX
　　“Andeven，ashereabove，theraven，daw，Vulture，anddiversotherbirdsofair，AllfromtheturbidwaterseektodrawThenames，whichintheirsightappearmostfair；
　　Eventhusbelow，pimps，flatterers，menofstraw，Buffoons，informers，minions，allwhothereFlourishincourts，andinfarbetterguiseAndbetterodour，thanthegoodandwise；
　　XXI
　　“Andbythecrowdaregentlecourtiershight，Becausetheyimitatetheassandswine:
　　WhenthejustParcaeortospeakaright
　　VenusandBacchuscuttheirmaster'stwine，——Thesebaseandsluggishdullards，whomIcite——
　　Bornbuttoblowthemselveswithbreadandwine，Intheirvilemouthsawhilesuchnamesconvey，Thendroptheload，whichisOblivion'sprey。
　　XXII
　　“Butasthejoyfulswans，that，singingsweet，Conveythemedalssafelytothefane，Sotheywhosepraisespoetswellrepeat，Arerescuedfromoblivion，direrpainThandeath。OPrinces，waryanddiscreet，ThatwiselytreadinCaesar'ssteps，andgainAuthorsforfriends！They，doubtitnot，shallsaveYournoblenamesfromLethe'slaxywave。
　　XXIII
　　“Rareasthosegentleswansarepoetstoo，Thatwellthepoet'snamehavemerited，AswellbecauseitisHeaven'swill，thatfewGreatrulersshouldthepathsofglorytread，Asthroughfoulfaultofsordidlordlings，whoLetsacredGeniusbeghisdailybread；
　　WhoputtingdowntheVirtues，raisethetribeOfVices，andtheliberalartsproscribe。
　　XXIV
　　“Believeit，thattheseignorantmenshouldbeBlindanddeprivedofjudgment，isGod'sdoom；
　　Whomakesthemloathethelightofpoetry，ThatenviousDeathmaywhollythemconsume。
　　BesidesthatSongcanquickenandsetfreeHimthatisprisonedinthedarknesstomb，Thoughfoulhisname，ifCirrhahimbefriend。
　　Itssavourmyrrhandspikenardshalltranscend。
　　XXV
　　“Aeneasnotsopious，norofarmSostrongAchilles，Hectornotsobold，Was，as'tisfamed；andmidthenamelessswarm，Thousandsandthousandshigherrankmighthold:
　　Butgiftofpalaceandofplenteousfarm，Bestowedbyheirsofthem，whosedeedstheytold，Havemovedthepoetwithhishonouredhand，ToplacethemuponGlory'shigheststand。
　　XXVI
　　“AugustusnotsoholyandbenignWasasgreatVirgil'strumpetsoundshisname，Becausehesavouredtheharmoniousline。
　　Hisfoulproscriptionpasseswithoutblame。
　　ThatNerowasunjustwouldnonedivine，Norhaplywouldhesufferinhisfame，ThoughHeavenandEarthwerehostile，hadheknownThemeanstomakethetunefultribehisown。
　　XXVII
　　“HomeraconquerorAgamemnonshows，AndmakestheTrojanseemofcowardvein，Andfromthesuitors，faithfultohervows，Penelopeathousandwrongssustain:
　　Yet——would'stthouIthesecretshouldexpose?——
　　Bycontrariesthroughoutthetaleexplain:
　　ThatfromtheTrojanbandstheGrecianran；
　　AnddeemPenelopeacourtezan。
　　XXVIII
　　“WhatfameEliza，shesochasteofsprite，Ontheotherhand，hasleftbehindher，hear！
　　Whowidelyisawantonbaggagehight，SolelythatshetoMarowasnotdear，Marvelnotthisshouldcausemesoredespite，Andifmyspeechdiffusiveshouldappear。
　　AuthorsIlove，andpaythedebtIowe，Speakingtheirpraise；anauthorIbelow！
　　XXIX
　　“ThereearnedI，aboveallmen，whatnomoreTimenoryetDeathfrommeshalltakeaway；
　　AnditbehovedourLord，ofwhomIboreSuchtestimony，somypaintstopay。
　　Itgrievesmemuchforthem，onwhomherdoorCourtesyclosesonastormyday；
　　Whomeagre，pale，andwornwithhopelesssuit，Knocknightandday，andeverwithoutfruit。
　　XXX
　　HenceforthwiththatapostleletthepeerRemain；forIhavenowtomakeaspringAsfaras'tisfromheaventoearth；forhereIcannothangforeveronthewing。
　　Itothedamereturn，whowaswhilereWoundedbyjealousywithcruelsting。
　　Ileftherwhere，successivelyo'erthrown，Threekingsshequicklyuponearthhadstrown；
　　XXXII
　　Andafterwardsarrivinginatown，Ateve，whichontheroadtoParislay，HeardtidingsofRinaldo'svictoryblown；
　　AndhowinArlesthevanquishedpaynimlay——
　　Sure，herRogerowiththekingisgone——
　　Assoonasreappearsthedawningday，TowardsfairProvence，whitherasshehears
　　KingCharlemagnepursues，herwayshesteers。
　　XXXIII
　　ShetowardsProvence，bythenearestroad，Sojourneying，metamaidofmournfulair；
　　Who，thoughhercheekswithtearswereoverflowed，Wasyetofvisageandofmannersfair。
　　Shewasit，sotransfixedwithLove'skeengoad，WhosighedforMonodante'svaliantheir，Whoatthebridgehadleftherlordathrall，WhenwithKingRodomonthetriedafall。
　　XXXIV
　　Shesoughtoneofanotter'snimbleness，Bywaterandbyland，acavalierSofierce，thatshethatchampion——toredressHerwrongs——mightmatchagainstthepaynimpeer。
　　WhengoodRogero'slady，comfortless，Tothatfairdame，ascomfortless，drewnear，Hershesalutedcourteously，andnextDemandedbywhatsorrowshewasvext。
　　XXXV
　　Flordelicemarkedthemaid，that，inhersight，Appearedawarriorfittedforherneeds；
　　Andofthebridgeandriver'ganrecite，WhereArgier'smightykingtheroadimpedes；
　　Andhowhehadgonenightoslayherknight；
　　Notthatmoredoughtywerethemonarch'sdeeds；
　　Butthatthewilypaynimvantage-groundInthatstreightbridgeandfoamingriverfound。
　　XXXVI
　　“Areyoushesaidsodaringandsokind，Askindanddaringyouappearinshow，Vengemeofhimthathasmylordconfined，Andmakesmewanderthus，opprestwithwoe，ForloveofHeaven；orteachmewheretofindAtleastaknightwhocanresistthefoe，AndofsuchskillthatlittlebootshallbringHisbridgeandrivertothepaganking。
　　XXXVII
　　“Besidesthatsoyoushallachieveanend，Befittingcourteousmanandcavalier，YouwillemployyourvalourtobefriendThefaithfullestofloversfarandnear。
　　HisothervirtuesIshouldillcommend，Somanyandsomany，thatwhoe'erKnowethnotthese，maywellbesaidtobeOnewithoutearstohearoreyestosee。”
　　XXXVIII
　　Thehigh-mindedmaid，towhomayewelcomeareAllnoblequests，bywhichsheworthilyMayhopeagreatandgloriousnametobear，Straighttothepaynim'sbridgeresolvestohie；
　　Andnowsomuchthemore——asindespair——
　　Wendswillingly，althoughitweretodie:
　　Inthatshe，everwithherselfatstrife，DeemingRogerolost，detestedlife。
　　XXXIX
　　“Olovingdamselshemadeanswer，I
　　Offermineaid，forsuchas'tis，todoThehardanddreadadventure，passingbyCausesbesidethatmoveme，mostthatyouAmatterofyourlovertestify，WhichI，insooth，hearwarrantedoffew；
　　Thatheisconstant；fori'faithIswear，Iwellbelievedallloversperjuredwere。”
　　XL
　　Withtheselastwordsasighthatdamseldrew，Asighwhichissuedfromherheart；thensaid:
　　“Gowe“；and，withthefollowingsun，thosetwoAtthedeepstreamarrivedandbridgeofdread:——
　　Seenoftheguard，thatonhisbugleblewAwarningblast，whenstrangersthithersped——
　　Thepaganarmshim，girdshisgoodlybrand，Andtakesuponthebridgehiswontedstand；
　　XLI
　　Andasthemaidappearsinmartialscale，Themoodymonarchthreatenshertoslay，Unlesshergoodlycourserandhermail，Asanoblationtothetombshepay。
　　FairBradamantwhoknewthepiteoustale，HowmurderedbyhimIsabellalay，ThestorygentleFlordelicehadtaught；
　　Repliedinanswertothatpaynimhaught。
　　XLII
　　“Wherefore，Obrutishman，foryourmisdeedShouldpenancebytheinnocentbedone?
　　'Tisfittingtoappeaseheryoushouldbleed；
　　Youkilledher，andtoallthedeedisknown。
　　Sothat，oftrophiedarmourorofweedOfthosesomany，byyourlanceo'erthrown，Yourarmourshouldtheblestoblationbe，Andyouthechoicestvictim，slainbyme；
　　XLIII
　　“Anddearershallthegiftbefrommyhand；
　　SinceIawomanam，asshewhilere；
　　NorsavetovengeherhaveIsoughtthisstrand；
　　InthisdesirealoneIhithersteer:
　　Butfirst，'tisgoodsomepactweunderstand，Beforeweproveourprowesswiththespear:
　　Youshalldobyme，ifo'erthrown，whatyouByotherprisonershavebeenwonttodo。
　　XLIV
　　“Butif，asIbelieveandtrust，youfall，Iwillyourhorseandarmourhaveshecried，Andtakingdownallothersfromthewall，Hangonthetombalonethosearmsofpride；
　　Andwillthatyoureleaseeachwarlikethrall。”——
　　“ThepactisjustKingRodomontreplied，Butthose，myprisoners，arenothereconfined，Andthereforecannotbetoyouconsigned。
　　XLV
　　“ThesehaveIsentintomineAfrickreign；
　　ButthisIpromisethee，andpledgemyfay；
　　If，bystrangefortune，thouthyseatmaintain，AndIshallbedismountedinthefray；
　　Delivered，all，shallbethecaptivetrain，WithinwhattimesufficestoconveyAnorderthither，thattheyourofhand'Shoulddowhatthou，ifconqueror，may'stcommand。
　　XLVI
　　“Butartthouundermost，asfitterwere，And，asthousurelywiltbe，IfromtheeNotthereforewillthyforfeitarmourtear，Norshallthynameinscribed，asvanquished，be。
　　Tothybrightface，brighteyes，andbeauteoushair，Allbreathingloveandgrace，thevictoryWillIresign；letitsufficethatthouThenstooptoloveme，asthouhatestnow。
　　XLVII
　　“Tofallbymethouneedestnotdisdain；
　　Iwithsuchstrength，suchnerveamfortified。”
　　Somedealshesmiled；butsmiledinbittervein；
　　Savouringofangermorethanaughtbeside。
　　Shespakenottothathaughtymanagain，Tothebridge-endreturnedthedamsel，pliedHercourserwiththerowels，couchedherspear，Androdetomeetthefuriouscavalier。
　　XLVIII
　　KingRodomontprepareshiscoursetorun；
　　Comesonatspeed；andwithsuchmightysoundEchoesthatbridge，thethunderingnoisemightstunTheearsofmanydistantfromtheground。
　　Thegoldenlanceitswontedworkhasdone；
　　ForthatfierceMoor，intourneysorenowned，Thisfromthesaddlelifts，inairsuspends，Thenheadlongonthenarrowbridgeextends。
　　XLIX
　　ScarceforherhorsethemartialdamselcanFindspacetopass，whenshehasthrownherfoe；
　　Andlittlelacked，andmightyrisquesheranOffallingintothatdeepstreambelow:
　　But，bornofwindandflame，goodRabicanSodextrouswas，andcouldsolightlygo，Hepickedapathalongtheouterledge，Andcouldhavepaceduponafaulchion'sedge。
　　L
　　Thedamselwheeled，towardsthecavalierReturned，andhimbespokeinsportiveway；
　　“Whoisthelosernowtotheeisclear，Andwhoisundermostinthisassay。”
　　SilentremainedthemonarchofArgier，Amazed，thatwomanhimonearthshouldlay。
　　Hecannot，orhewillnotspeak；andliesOnearth，likeoneastound，inidiotguise。
　　LI
　　Silentandsad，heraisedhimselffromground，Andwhenhesomefewpacesthencehadgone，Hisshieldunbracedandhelmandmailunbound，Heflungagainstthetomb；andthence，alone，Afootthemoodymonarchleftthatground:
　　YetnottillhehadgivencommandtooneOfhisfoursquireswashetodohishestRelatingtothosecaptives，asexprest。
　　LII
　　Heparts；andsavethatinacavernedcellHedwelt，nofurthernewsofhimwereknown:
　　MeanwhiletheharnessofthatinfidelBradamanthungupontheloftystone；
　　AndhavingthenceremovedallplateandshellWherewithasbythewritingitwasshown
　　ThecavaliersofCharlestheirlimbshaddrest，Shemovednot，norletothermove，therest。
　　LIII
　　BesidesthearmsofMonodantes'heirWerethoseofSansonetandOlivier，Who，boundinsearchofgoodOrlando，wereThitherconductedbytheroadmostnear。
　　Thedaybeforeheretakenwasthepair，AndsentbythatproudpaynimtoArgier:
　　Thesewarriors'armsthemartialmaidbadelowerFromthatfairtomb，andstoredtheminthetower。
　　LIV
　　Allothers，takenfromthepaynimtrain，Bradamantleftsuspendedfromthestone；
　　Midtheseaking's，thatidlyandinvain，Hadthither，seekingFrontalatte，gone:
　　Isayhisarms，thatruledCircassia'sreign；
　　Who，afterwanderinglong，bydateanddown，Heretohisgriefanothercourserleft，Andlightlywenthisway，ofarmsbereft。
　　LV
　　Striptofhisarmourandafoot，didpartThatpaynimmonarchfromthebridgeofdread；
　　AsRodomontpermittedtodepartThoseotherknightsthatinhisfaithwerebred:
　　Buttohiscamptowendhehadnoheart，Fortherehewasashamedtoshowhishead:
　　Since，insuchfashion，thithertoreturnAfterhisboasts，hadbeentoofoulascorn。
　　LVI
　　YetstillwithnewdesirethewarriorburnedToseekher，fixedaloneinhisheart'score；
　　Andsuchthemonarch'schance，hequicklylearnedIcannottellyouwhothetidingsbore
　　Shewastowardshernativelandreturned。
　　Hence，asLovespursandgoadshimevermore，Hebownshimstraightherfootstepstopursue:
　　ButItoBradamantreturnanew。
　　LVII
　　WhensheinotherwritinghaddisplaidHowshehadfreedthatpassagefromthefoe，TomournfulFlordelicethemartialmaid，Shethatstillheldherweepingvisagelow，Turnedher，andcourteouslythatladyprayedTotellherwhithershedesignedtogo。
　　ToherafflictedFlordelicereplied:
　　“ToArles，wherecampthepaynims，wouldIride。
　　LVIII
　　“WhichbarkIhopeandfittingcompany，TocarrymetoAfrickmayafford；
　　NorwillIhaltuponmyway，tillI
　　Oncemorerejoinmyhusbandandmylord；
　　Allmeansandmeasuresthereresolvedtotry，Thatmayreleasehimfromhisjailer'sward；
　　AndshouldtheSaracendeceitfulprove，Others，andothersyet，Imeantomove。”
　　LIX
　　“Mycompanyrepliedthemartialfair
　　Forsomepartoftheroad，Iofferthee，TillwehavesightofArles；thentorepairThither，willprayyou，fortheloveofme，TofindKingAgramant'sRogerothere，Whosegloriousnameisspreado'erlandandsea，Andrendertothatknightthisgoodlyhorse，WhencetheproudMoorwasflunginmartialcourse。
　　LX
　　“Saythus，frompointtopoint，`AcavalierThatwouldincombatprovehischivalry，AndtotheworldatlargewouldfainmakeclearThybreachoffaithwithhim，thatthoumay'stbeReadyandwellpreparedforthecareer，Gavemethishorse，thatImightgiveitthee。
　　Hebidstheepromptlymailandcorsletdight，Andwaithim，whowiththeewillwagethefight。'
　　LXI
　　“Saythisandnoughtbeside，andwouldhehearMyname，declarethat'tistotheeunknown。”
　　Withwontedkindnesscriedthatdame，“Ine'erInspendinglifeitself，notwordsalone，Shouldwearyinyourservice；sincewhilereYouwouldinmybehalfasmuchhavedone。”
　　HerAymon'sdaughterthankedincourteousstrain，AndtoherhandconsignedFrontino'srein。
　　LXII
　　Throughlongdays'journey，bythatriver-shore，Togethergothelovelypilgrimpair，TilltheyseeArles，andhearthehollowroar。
　　Ofbillowsbreakingonthesea-beachbare。
　　Almostwithoutthesuburbs，andbeforeThefurthestbarrier，stopsthemartialfair；
　　TofurnishFlordelicewhattimemightneedFortheconveyanceofRogero'ssteed。
　　LXIII
　　Sheforwardrode，withintheenclosuresped，Ando'erthebridgeandthroughthegatewaywended，Andfurnishedwithaguide，whothitherled
　　ToyoungRogero'sinn；andtheredescended。
　　ShetotheChild，asbid，hermessagesaid，Andgavethecourser，tohercarecommended:
　　ThenforshewaitsnotforananswerspeedsInhastetoexecuteherproperneeds。
　　LXIV
　　Rogerostandsconfused；hefindsnoendTohisperplexingthoughts，andcannotseeWhoshoulddefyhim，whothatmessagesend，Tospeakhimill，anddohimcourtesy。
　　Whothusasfaithlesshimshouldreprehend，Oranyreprehend，whoe'eritbe，Norknowshenorimagines；leastofallOnBradamanttheknight'ssuspicionsfall。
　　LXV
　　Tothink'twasRodomonttheyouthfulpeerWasmoreinclinedthananyotherwight；
　　Andwhereforeevenfromhimhethisshouldhear，Muses，norcanthecausedivinearight；
　　Savehim，inalltheworldthecavalierKnowsnotofone，thathashimatdespite。
　　MeanwhileDordona'sladycravedthefield；
　　Andloudthatmartialdamsel'sbuglepealed。
　　LXVI
　　ToAgramantandKingMarsiliusflewThenews，thatonecravedbattleontheplain。
　　Serpentinestoodbychancebeforethetwo，Andgainedtheirleavetodonhisplateandchain，Andvowedtotakethathaughtyman；thecrewOfpeopleoverwallandrampartstrain；
　　Norchildnorelderwasthere，buthepressedToseewhichchampionshouldbestirhimbest。
　　LXVII
　　Inbeauteousarmsandcostlysurcoatdrest，Serpentineofthestartocombatsped；
　　Thegroundheatthefirstencounterprest；
　　Asifequiptwithwings，hiscourserfled。
　　Thedamselflewhischargertoarrest，Andbythebridetothatpaynimled，Exclaiming:“Mount，andbidyourmonarchsendAknightthatbettercanwithmecontend。”
　　LXVIII
　　TheMoorishking，thatontherampart'sheightStood，withamightyfollowing，nexttheplain，Markingthejoust，muchmarvelledatthesightOfthefoe'scourtesytohimofSpain。
　　“Hetakeshimnot，althoughhemayofright，“
　　Hecriesi'thehearingofthepaynimtrain。
　　Serpentinecomes，and，asthemaidcommands，Abetterwarriorofthatkingdemands。
　　LXIX
　　GrandoniodeVolterna，fierceofmood，AndinallSpaintheproudestcavalier，Thesecondforthatfellencounterstood，Suchfavourhadhissuitobtainedwhilere。
　　“Totheethycourtesyshalldonogood，“
　　Hethreats，“forifunhorsedinthecareerAprisonertomylordshaltthoubeled:
　　But，ifIfightaswonted，thouartdead。”
　　LXX
　　Shecries，“IwouldnotthydiscourtesyShouldmakemesoforgetmycourteousvein，ButthataforehandIshouldcautiontheeBacktothyfortresstoreturnagain，Ereonhardearththybonesshallbatteredbe。
　　GotellthykingnochampionofthygrainIseek，buthithercometocravethefightWithwarriorthatisworthyofmymight。”
　　LXXI
　　Bradamant'ssharpandstinginganswerstirredThepaynim'sfurytoamightyflame；
　　Sothat，withoutthepowertospeakaword，Hewheeledhiscourser，filledwithrageandshame；
　　Wheelingaswell，atthatproudpaynimspurredHerhorsewithlevelledlancethewarlikedame。
　　AsthecharmedweaponsmitesGrandonio'sshield，Withheelsinair，hetumblesonthefield。
　　LXXII
　　Tohimthehigh-mindeddamselgavehishorse，Andsaid，“Yetwasthisfatetotheeforeshown，Insteadofcravingthustheknightlycourse，Bettermineembassywouldstthouhavedone。
　　Someotherknight，thatequalsmeinforce，IpraytheebidtheMoorishkingsenddown，Norwearyme，byforcingmetomeetChampionslikethee，untriedinmartialfeat。”
　　LXXIII
　　Theyonthewalls，thatknownotwhothepeerThatinthejoustsowellmaintainshisseat，Namemanyawarrior，famousincareer，Thatoftenmakethemshakeinfiercestheat。
　　Brandimartmanydeemthecavalier；
　　MoreguessesinrenownedRinaldomeet；
　　ManywoulddeemOrlandowastheknight，Butthattheyknewhispitiableplight。
　　LXXIV
　　ThethirdencountercravedLanfusa'sson，Andcried，“NotthatIbetterhopetofare，Butthattowarriorswhothiscoursehaverun，Myfallmayfurnishanexcusemorefair。”
　　Next，withallarmsthatmartialjoustersdon，Clothedhim，andofahundredsteedsthatwereReadyforservice，keptinlordlystall，Forspeedandactionchosethebestofall。
　　LXXV
　　Hebownedhimforthetournay，onhissideButfirstsalutedherandshetheknight。
　　“If'tisallowedtoask，“theladycried，
　　“Tellmeincourtesyhowyearehight。”
　　InthisFerrauthedamselsatisfied，Whorarelyhidhimselfformlivingwight。
　　“YewillInotrefuse，“subjoinedthedame
　　“AlbeitItomeetanothercame。”
　　LXXVI——
　　“Andwho?“theSpaniardsaid；——themaidreplied，“Rogero“；andpronouncedthewordwithpain。
　　And，insosaying，herfairfacewasdyedAlloverwiththerose'scrimsongrain。
　　Sheafteradded，“HitherhaveIhied，Toprovehowjustlyfamedhismightandmain。
　　NoothercarehaveI，noothercall，Butwiththatgentleyouthtotryafall。”
　　LXXVII
　　Shespokethewordinallsimplicity，Whichsomealreadymayinmalicewrest。
　　Ferraureplied，“AssuredIfirstmustbeWhichofustwoisschooledinwarfarebest，Ifwhathaschancedtomany，fallsonme，Hither，whenIreturn，shallbeaddrest，Tomendmyfault，thatgentlecavalier，Withwhomyousodesiretobreakaspear。”
　　LXXVIII
　　Discoursingallthiswhile，themartialmaidSpakewithherbeavorup，withoutdisguise:
　　Ferrau，asthatfairvisagehesurveyed，Perceivedhewashalfvanquishedbyitseyes。
　　Andtohimself，inundertone，hesaid，“HeseemsanangelsentfromParadise；
　　And，thoughheshouldnotharmmewithhislance，Iamalreadyquelledbythatsweetglance。”
　　LXXIX
　　Theytaketheirground，andtotheencounterride，And，likethoseothers，Ferraugoestoground；
　　HiscourserBradamantretained，andcried，“Return，andkeepthywordwithmeasbound。”
　　Shamed，hereturned，andbyhismonarch'sside，Amonghispeers，theyoungRogerofound；
　　Andletthestriplingknowthestrangerknight，Withoutthewalls，defiedhimtothefight。
　　LXXX
　　RogerofornotyetthatwarriorknowsWhatchampionhiminduelwouldassail
　　Nighsureofvictory，withtransportglows，Andbidshisfollowersbringhisplateandmail；
　　NorhavingseenbeneaththoseheavyblowsTherestdismounted，makeshisspiritquail。
　　Buthowhearmed，howsallied，whatbefellThatknight，inothercantowillItell。
　　CANTO36
　　ARGUMENT
　　WhilewiththefierceMarphisaatdespiteDukeAymon'sdaughterwagesfierceaffray，Oneandtheotherhostengageinfight。
　　WithBradamantRogerowendshisway。
　　WithotherwardisturbstheirgreatdelightMarphisabold；butwhenthatmartialmayHasforherbrotherrecognizedthepeer，Theyendtheireverystrifewithjoyouscheer。
　　I
　　Where'ertheybe，allheartsofgentlestrainStillcannotchoosebutcourtesypursue；
　　FortheyfromnatureandfromhabitgainWhattheyhenceforthcannevermoreundo。
　　Aliketheheartthatisofchurlishvein，Where'eritbe，itsevilkindwillshew。
　　Natureinclinestoill，throughallherrange，Anduseissecondnature，hardtochange。
　　II
　　AmongthewarriorsofantiquityMuchgentlenessandcourtesyappear，Virtuesbutseldomseenwithus；whileweOfevilways，onallsides，seeandhear。
　　Hippolytus，whenyou，withensignryWonfromthefoe，andwithhiscaptivegearAdornedourtemples；andhisgalleysbore，Ladenwithprey，toyourpaternalshore；
　　III
　　AlltheinhumandeedswhichwroughtbyhandOfMoor，orTurk，orTartareverwere，YetnotbytheVenetians'illcommand，Thatevermorethepraiseofjusticebear，
　　WerepractisedbythatfoulandevilbandOfsoldiers，whotheirmercenariesare。
　　OfthosesomanyfiresnotnowItellWhichonourfarmsandpleasantplacesfell。
　　IV
　　ThoughafoulvengeanceinthatblowwasmeantMainlyatyou，whobeingatCaesar'sside，WhenPaduabyhisleagueringhostwaspent，'Twasknown，thatoft，throughyou，wasturnedasideMorethanoneraveningflame，andoftwasspentThefire，infaneandvillageblazingwide:
　　Whattimethedestinedmischiefyewithstood，Astoyourinborncourtesyseemedgood。
　　V
　　ThiswillIpass，northeirsomanymoreDiscourteousanddespiteousdoingstell，Saveonealone，whereatfromrock-stonehoarWhene'erthetaleistoldwarmtearsmightwell。
　　Thatdayyousentyourfamilybefore，Thither，mylord，where，underomensfell，Yourfoesintoawellprotectedseat，Abandoningtheirbarks，hadmaderetreat。
　　VI
　　AsHectorandAeneas，midtheflood，FiretothebandedfleetofGreeceapplied，IHerculesandAlexanderviewed，Urgedbytoosovereignardour，sidebyside，Spurringbeforeallothersintheirmood，Evenwithinthehostilerampartsride；
　　Andpricksofar，thesecond'scapedwithpain，Andontheforemostclosedtheopposingtrain。
　　VII
　　Feruffine'scaped，thegoodCantelmoleft，Whatcounsel，Sora'sduke，wasthine，whatheart，Whenthyboldsonthousaw'st，ofhelmbereft，Amidathousandswords，when——draggedapart——
　　Thousaw'sthisyoungheadfromhisshoulderscleft，Ashipboard，onaplank?I，onmypart，Marvel，thatseeingbutthemurderdone，Slewtheenot，asthefaulchionslewthyson。
　　VIII
　　CruelSclavonian！say，whencehastthoubroughtThywaysofwarfare?BywhatScythianriteToslaythehelplessprisonerisittaught，Whoyieldshisarms，norfendshimselfinfight?
　　Wasitacrimeheforhiscountryfought?
　　Illupontheethesunbestowshislight。
　　Remorselessaera，whichhastfilledthepageWithAtreus'，Tantalus'，Thyestes'rage！
　　IX
　　Barbarian！thoumadestshorterbytheheadTheboldestofhisage，onwhomdidbeamThesun'twixtpoleandpole，'twixtIndus'bedAndwherehesinksinOcean'swesternstream；
　　WhoseyearsandbeautymighthavepitybredInAnthropophagus，inPolypheme；
　　Notthee；thatartinwickednessoutdoneByanyCyclops，anyLestrigon。
　　X
　　Iween，midwarriorsinthedaysofyore，Nosuchexamplewas；theyall，infield，Werefullofgentlenessandcourteouslore，Noragainstconqueredfoetheirbosomsteeled。
　　NotonlygentleBradamantforboreToharmtheknightswhom，smittenontheshield，Herlanceunhorsed；butforthevanquishedcrewDetainedtheirsteeds，thattheymightmountanew。
　　XI
　　Iofthatladyfair，ofmicklemight，Toldyouabove，howshehadoverthrownSerpentineoftheStarinsinglefight，GrandonioandFerrau，andthenuponTheircoursershadreplacedeachbaffledknight。
　　ItoldmoreoverhowthethirdwasgoneRogerotodefytothecareer，Uponhercall，whoseemedacavalier。
　　XII
　　Rogeroheardthecallinjoyousvein，Andbadehisarmsbebrought；nowwhileinviewOfAgramanthedonnedtheplateandchain，Thoselordstheformerquestionmovedanew；
　　Whowastheknight，thatonthemartialplainThemanageofthelancesoquaintlyknew?
　　AndofFerrau，whospakewithhimwhilere，Craved，iftohimwasknownthatcavalier。
　　XIII
　　“Beyeassured，“tothemFerraureplied，“HeisnotoneofthoseIhearyouciteTomeforIhisopenfacedescried。
　　Rinaldo'syouthfulbrotherseemedtheknight。
　　ButsincehisdoughtyvalourIhavetried，AndwotnotsuchisRichardetto'smight，Iweenitishissister，who，Ihear，Resemblesmuchinmienthatmartialpeer。
　　XIV
　　“Thedamselequalswell，soRumourtells，Rinaldo，andeverypaladininfray。
　　Butbrothersheandcousinbothexcels，MeasuredbythatwhichIhaveseento-day。”
　　Hearinghim，whileuponherpraisehedwells，Astheskyreddenswiththemorningray，Rogero'sfaceisflushedwithcrimsonhue，Andhisheartthrobs，norknowshewhattodo。
　　XV
　　Stung，atthesetidings，bytheamorousdart——
　　Within，newfireinflamesthecavalier；
　　Andstrait，togetherwiththeburningsmart，Shootsthroughhisbonesachill，producedbyfear；
　　Fear，thatnewwrathhadstifledinherheartThatmightylove，wherewithsheburnedwhilere。
　　Confusedhestands，irresoluteandslow，Andundecidediftostayorgo。
　　XVI
　　NowfierceMarphisa，whowasthere，andprestByhugedesiretomeetthestrangerwight，Andarmedwithalfor，saveinironvest，Herseldomwouldyoufindbydayornight。
　　HearingRogeroisinarmourdrest，Fearingtolosethehonourofthefight，Iffirstthatchampionwiththestrangervies；
　　Thinkstopreventtheyouthandwintheprize。
　　XVII
　　Sheleaptuponherhorse，andthitherhiedWhereAymon'sdaughteronthelistedplain，Withpalpitatingheart，uponherside，WaitedRogero；whomthedamselfainWouldmakeherprisoner，andbutschemedtoguideHerlanceinmodethestriplingleasttopain。
　　Marphisafromthecityportalfares，Andonhergallanthelmaphoenixwears。
　　XVIII
　　Whetherthemaidwouldpublish，inherpride，Thatshewassingleintheworld，formight；
　　Orwhetherbythatsymbolsignified，Thatshewouldlive，exemptfrombridalrite。
　　HercloselyAymon'smartialdaughtereyed；
　　Whenseeingnotthosefeatures，herdelight，Shecravesthedamsel'snamebeforetheymove，Andhearsthatitisshewhojoysherlove:
　　XIX
　　Orrathershe，thatgentleladythought，Hadjoyedherlove；andwhomshehatedso，HertoDeath'sdoorherangerwouldhavebrought，Unlessshevengedhersorrowonthefoe。
　　Shewheeledhercourserround，withfuryfraught，Lesswithdesiretolayherrivallow，Thanwiththelancetopierceherinmidbreast，Andputhereveryjealousyatrest。
　　XX
　　Parforcetogroundmustgotheroyalmaid，Toproveithardorsoftthelistedplain，Andbewithsuchunwontedscornappaid，Thatsheisnearlymaddenedbydisdain。
　　Scarcewasshethrown，beforehertrenchantbladeShebared，andhurriedtoavengethestain。
　　CriedAymon'sdaughter，nolessproudofheart，“Whatartthoudoing?Thoumyprisonerart。”
　　XXI
　　“ThoughIhavecourtesyforothers，none“
　　Shesaid“fromme，Marphisa，shaltthoufind。
　　SinceevermoreIhearofthee，asoneToprideandeverychurlishnessinclined。”
　　Marphisa，atthesewords，washeardtogroan，Asroarsinsomesea-rocktheprisonedwind。
　　Shescreamedananswer；butitssensewasdrownedSuchrageconfusedthatdamselinthesound。
　　XXII
　　Shewhirlsthiswhileherfaulchion，andwouldfainWoundhorseorriderinthepaunchorbreast；
　　ButAymon'swatchfuldaughterturnstherein；
　　Andononesidehercourserleaps；possestWithfuriousangerandwithfiercedisdain，Sheatheroppositeherlanceaddrest；
　　Andhardlytouchedthedamsel，ere，astound，Marphisafell，reversedupontheground。
　　XXIII
　　Scarcedown，Marphisastartedfromtheplain，Intentfellmischiefwithherswordtodo，Bradamantcouchedhergoldenspearagain，Andyetagainthedamseloverthrew。
　　YetBradamant，thoughblestwithmightandmain，WasnotsomuchthestrongerofthetwoAstohaveflungthemaidineveryjust，Butthatsuchpowerwasinthelance'sthrust。
　　XXIV
　　Thiswhilesomeknightssomeknightsuponourside，Isayforthissuingfromthecity，goTowardsthefieldofstrife，whichdiddivideThesquadrons，hereandthere，ofeitherfoe——Nothalfaleagueofoneanotherwide——
　　Seeingtheirknightsuchmightyprowessshow；
　　Theirknight，butwhomnootherwisetheyknewThanasawarrioroftheChristiancrew。
　　XXV
　　Troyano'sgenerousson，whohadespiedThisbandapproachingtothecity-wall，Forduedefencewouldeverymeansprovide，Andeveryperil，everycaseforestall:
　　Andordersmanytotakearms，whorideForthfromtheramparts，atthemonarch'scall。
　　WiththemRogerogoes，inarmourcased，BalkedofthebattlebyMarphisa'shaste。
　　XXVI
　　Theenamouredyouth，withbeatingheart，intent，Stoodby，theissueofthejusttoview。
　　Forhisdearcousinfearingtheevent，InthathewellMarphisa'svalourknew；——
　　AtthebeginningIwouldsay——when，bentOnmischief，fiercelyclosedthefurioustwo:
　　Butwhenthatduel'sturnthestriplingeyes，Hestandsamazedandstupidwithsurprize；
　　XXVII
　　Andwhenhesawunfinishedwasthefight，Atthefirstonset，likethejustswhilere，Misdoubtingsomestrangeaccident，insprite，Sorevexed，thiswhileremainedthecavalier。
　　Toeithermaidwishedwellthatyouthfulknight；
　　Forbothwereloved，butnotalikeweredear。
　　Forthisthestripling'slovewasfury，fire；
　　Forthat'twasratherfondnessthandesire。
　　XXVIII
　　IfsoRogerocouldwithhonourdo，Hewillinglythewarriorswoulddivide；
　　Buthiscompanions，inthefeartoviewVictorywithKingCharles'sknightabide，Esteeminghimthebetterofthetwo，Breakinbetweenandturntheirarmsaside；
　　Upontheotherpart，theChristianfoesAdvance，andbothdivisionscometoblows。
　　XXIX
　　Onthissideandthatother，ringsthealarm，Whichinthosecampsissoundedeveryday，Biddingtheunmountedmount，theunarmedarm，Andalltheirstandardsseek，withoutdelay，Where，underseparateflags，thesquadronsswarm，Morethanoneshrillingtrumpisheardtobray；
　　Andastheirrattlingnotestheriderscall，Rousingthefoot，beatdrumandataball。
　　XXX
　　Asfierceasthoughtcouldthink，'twixteitherhostKindledthefellandsanguinaryfray。
　　Thedaringdamsel，fairDordona'sboast，Sorevexedandtroubled，thatintheaffrayShecannotcompasswhatshecovetsmost，——Marphisawithavengingsteeltoslay，——
　　Nowhere，notthere，amidthemedleyflies，Hopingtoseetheyouthforwhomshesighs。
　　XXXI
　　BytheeagleargentontheshieldofblueSherecognizedRogero，midtherest。
　　Witheyesandthoughtintent，shestopstoviewThewarrior'smanlyshouldersandhisbreast，Fairfaceandmovementsfullofgracefulshew；
　　Andthenthemaid，withmicklespitepossest，Thinkinganotherjoysthestripling'slove，Thusspeaks，assovereignrageandfurymove。
　　XXXII
　　“ShallthenanotherkissthoselipssobrightAndsweet，ifthosefairlipsarelosttome?
　　Ah！neverothershallintheedelight；
　　Foritnotmine，noother'sshaltthoube。
　　Ratherthandiealoneandofdespite，Iwiththishandwillslaymyselfandthee，ThatifIlosetheehere，atleastinhellWiththeeItoeternitymaydwell。
　　XXXIII
　　“Ifthouslay'stme，thereisgoodreason，I
　　Thecomforttooofvengeanceshouldobtain；
　　InthatalledictsandallequityThedeathofhimthatcausesdeathordain；
　　Nor，sinceyoujustly，Iunjustly，die，DeemIthatthineisequaltomypain。
　　Ihimwhoseeksmylife，alas！shallspill，Thouherthatlovesandworshipstheewouldstkill。
　　XXXIV
　　“Myhand，whyhastthounotthehardimentTorivewithsteelthebosomofmyfoe，Thatmesomanytimestodeathhasshent，Underthefaithoflove，inpeacefulshow；
　　Him，whototakemylifecannowconsent，Norevenhavepityofmycruelwoe?
　　Dare，valiantheart，thisimpiousmantoslay，Andlethisdeathmythousanddeathsappay！“
　　XXXV
　　Sosaid，shespurredathimamidthethrong；
　　But，first——“Defendthee，falseRogero！“——cried。
　　“Nomore，ifIhavepower，inspoilandwrong，Donetoavirginheart，shaltthoutakepride。”
　　Hearingthatvoicethehostileranksamong，Hedeems——andtrulydeems——hehearshisbride；
　　Whosevoicetheyouthremembersinsuchwise，Thatmidathousandwouldherecognize。
　　XXXVI
　　Herfurthermeaningwelldidhedivine，Weeningthathimsheinthatspeechwouldblame，Forhavingbroketheirpact；and——withdesign，Theoccasionofhisfailuretoproclaim，——
　　Ofhisdesireforparleymadeasign:
　　Butshe，withvizorclosed，alreadycame，Ragingandgrieved，intent，withvengefulhand，Toflingtheyouth；norhaplyuponsand。
　　XXXVII
　　Rogero，whenhesawhersooffended，Fixedhimselffirmlyinhisarmsandseat，Herestshislance，butholdsthestavesuspended，Sothatitshallnotharmherwhentheymeet，ShethattosmiteandpiercetheChildintended，Pitiless，andinflamedwithfuriousheat，Hasnotthecourage，whensheseeshimnear，Tofling，ordohimoutragewiththespear。
　　XXXVIII
　　Voidofeffect，'tisthustheirlancesgo；
　　Anditiswell；sinceLovewithburningdart，Tiltingthiswhileatoneandtheotherfoe，Haslancedtheenamouredwarriorsinmid-heart。
　　UnableattheChildtoaimherblow，Theladyspentherrageinotherpart，Andmightydeedsachieved，whichfamewillearn，Whileoverheadthecirclingheavensshallturn。
　　XXXIX
　　AbovethreehundredmeninthataffrayInlittlespacebyherdismountedlie，Alonethatwarlikedamselwinstheday；
　　FromheralonetheMoorishpeoplefly。
　　ToherRogero，circling，threadshisway，Andsays:“UnlessIspeakwithyouIdie。
　　Hearme，forloveofheaven！——whatdoneIdone，Alas！thatevermineapproachyeshun?“
　　XL
　　Aswhensoftsouthernbreezesareunpent，Whichwithatepidbreathfromseawardblow，Thesnowsdissolve，andtorrentsfindavent，Andice，soharderewhile，isseentoflow；
　　Atthoseentreaties，atthatbrieflament，Rinaldo'ssister'sheartissoftenedso；
　　Forthwithcompassionateandpiousgrown；
　　Whichangerfainhadmademorehardthanstone。
　　XLI
　　Wouldshenot，couldshenot，shenoughtreplied，ButspurredaslantthereadyRabicane，And，signingtoRogero，rodeaswideAsshecouldwendfromthatembattledtrain；
　　Thentoashelteredvalleyturnedaside，Whereinembosomedwasalittleplain。
　　Inthemidlawnawoodofcypressgrew，Whosesaplingsofonestampappearedtoview。
　　XLII
　　Withinthatthicket，ofwhitemarblewrought，Isaproudmonument，andnewlymade；
　　Andhethatmakesenquiry，hereistaughtInfewbriefverseswhothereinislaid。
　　Butofthoselines，methinks，tooklittlethought，FairBradamant，arrivinginthatglade。
　　Rogerospurredhiscourser，andpursuedAndovertookthatdamselinthewood。
　　XLIII
　　ButturnwetoMarphisa，thatanewDuringthisspacewasseatedonhersteed，Andsoughtagainthevaliantchampion，whoAtthefirstonsetcastheronthemead；
　　Andsaw，howfromtheminglinghostwithdrewRogero，afterthatstrangeknighttospeed；
　　Nordeemedtheyouthpursuedinlove；shethoughtHebuttoendtheirstrifeandquarrelsought。
　　XLIV
　　Shepricksherhorsebehindthetwo，andgains，Wellnighassoonasthey，thatvalley；howHercomingthithereitherloverpains，Wholivesandloves，untaughtbyme，mayknow:
　　ButsorestvextsadBradamantremains；
　　Beholdingherwhenceallhersorrowsflow。
　　WhoshallpersuadethedamselbutthatloveForyoungRogerobringshertothatgrove?
　　XLV
　　Andhimperfidioussheanewdidname——
　　“Perfidious，wasitnotenoughshesaid
　　ThatIshouldknowthyperfidyfromfame，Butmustthewitnessofthyguiltbemade?
　　Iwot，todrivemefromtheeisthineaim；
　　AndI，thatthydesiresmaybeappaid，Willdie；butstrive，inyieldingupmybreath，Shetooshalldie，theoccasionofmydeath。”
　　XLVI
　　Angrierthanvenomedviper，withabound，Sosaying，sheuponMarphisaflies；
　　Andplantssowellthespear，thatshe，astound，Fellbackwardonthechampaigneinsuchguise，Nighhalfherhelmwasburiedintheground:
　　Norwasthedamseltakenbysurprise:
　　Nay，didherbesttheencountertowithstand；
　　Yetwithherhelmedheadshesmotethesand。
　　XLVII
　　Bradamantwhowilldie，orinthatjustWillputtodeathMarphisa，ragesso，Shehasnomindagainwithlancetothrust，Againthatmartialmaidtooverthrow:
　　Butthinksherheadtoseverfromthebust，Whereithalfburiedlies，withmurderousblow:
　　Awaytheenchantedlancethatdamselflings，Unsheathesthesword，andfromhercoursersprings。
　　XLVIII
　　Butistooslowwithal；foronherfeetShefindsMarphisa，withsuchfiercedisdainInflamed，atbeinginthatsecondheatSoeasilyreversedupontheplain，Shehearsinvainexclaim，invainentreat，Rogero，whobeholdstheirstrifewithpain。
　　Soblindedarethepairwithspiteandrage，Thattheywithdesperatefurybattlewage。
　　XLIX
　　Athalf-sword'sengagethestrugglingfoes；
　　And——suchtheirstubbornmood——withshortenedbrandTheystillapproach，andnowsofiercelyclose，Theycannotchoosebutgrapple，handtohand。
　　Hersword，nolongerneedful，eachforegoes；
　　Andeithernownewmeansofmischiefplanned。
　　Rogerobothimploreswithearnestsuit:
　　Butsupplicatesthetwainwithlittlefruit。
　　L
　　Whenheentreatiesunavailingfound，Theyouthpreparedbyforcetopartthetwo；
　　Theirponiardssnatchedaway，andontheground，Beneathacypress-tree，thedaggersthrew。
　　Whentheynoweaponshavewherewithtowound，Withprayerandthreat，heinterferesanew:
　　Butvainly；for，sincebetterweaponslack，Eachothertheywithfistsandfeetattack。
　　LI
　　Rogeroceasednotfromhistask；hecaught，Byhandorarm，thefiercelystrugglingpair，TilltotheutmostpitchoffurywroughtThefellMarphisa'sangrypassionswere。
　　She，thatthisampleworldesteemedatnought，OftheChild'sfriendshiphadnofurthercare。
　　Pluckedfromthefoe，sherantoseizehersword，Andfastenednextuponthatyouthfullord。
　　LII
　　“Likeadiscourteousmanandchurlyedo，Rogero，todisturbanother'sfight；
　　Adeedshecriedthishandshallmakeyerue，WhichIintend，shallvanquishedboth。”TheknightSoughtfierceMarphisa'sfurytosubdueWithgentlespeech；butfullofsuchdespiteHefoundher，andinflamedwithsuchdisdain，Allparleywasawasteoftimeandpain。
　　LIII
　　AtlasthisfaulchionyoungRogerodrew；
　　Forireaswellhadflushedthatcavalier:
　　Norisitmybelief，thatevershewAthensorRome，orcitywhatsoe'erWitnessed，whicheversorejoicedtheview，Asthisrejoices，asthissightisdearToBradamant，when，throughtheirstrifedisplaced，Everysuspicionfromherbreastischased。
　　LIV
　　Bradamanttookhersword，andtodescryTheduelofthosechampionsstoodapart。
　　Thegodofwar，descendedfromthesky，ShedeemedRogero，forhisstrengthandart:
　　IfheseemedMars，MarphisatotheeyeSeemedaninfernalFury，onherpart。
　　'Tistrue，thatforawhiletheyouthfulknightAgainstthatdamselputnotforthhismight。
　　LV
　　Heknewthevirtuesofthatweaponwell，Suchproofthereoftheknighterewhilehadmade。
　　Where'eritfallsparforceiseveryspellAnnulled，orbyitsstrongervirtuestayed。
　　HencesoRogerosmote，itneverfellUponitsedgeorpoint，butstillthebladeDescendedflat:helongthisruleobserves；
　　Yetoncehefromhispatientpurposeswerves。
　　LVI
　　Inthat，amightystrokeMarphisasped，Meaningtocleavethebrainpanofherfoe:
　　Heraisedthebucklertodefendhishead，Andtheswordsmoteuponitsbirdofsnow，Norbrokenorbruisedtheshield，byspellbested；
　　Buthisarmrangastoundedbytheblow；
　　NoraughtbutHector'smailtheswordhadstopt，Whosefuriousblowwouldhisleftarmhavelopt；
　　LVII
　　Andhaduponhisheaddescendedshear，Whereatdesignedtostrikethesavagefair。
　　ScarcehisleftarmcangoodRogerorear；
　　Canscarcetheshieldandblazonedbirdupbear。
　　Allpityhecastsoff，and'twouldappearAsinhiseyesalightedtorchdidglare。
　　Ashardashecansmite，hesmites；andwoeTothee，Marphisa，ifheplantstheblow！
　　LVIII
　　Icannottellyoutrulyinwhatwise，Thatfaulchionswervesagainstacypress-stock，Insuchclose-serriedranksthesaplingsrise，Buriedaboveapalmwithintheblock。
　　AsthisthemountainandtheplainthatliesBeneathit，withafuriousearthquakerock；
　　AndfromthatmarblemonumentproceedsAvoice，thateverymortalvoiceexceeds。
　　LIX
　　Thehorridvoiceexclaims，“Yourquarrelleave；
　　For'twereadeedunjustandinhumane，Thatbrothershouldoflifehissisterreave，Orsisterbyherbrother'shandbeslain。
　　RogeroandMarphisamine，believe！
　　ThetalewhichIdeliverisnotvain。
　　Seedofonefather，ononewombyelay；
　　Andfirsttogethersawthelightofday。
　　LX
　　“Galaciella'schildrenareye，whomShetoRogero，hightthesecond，bare。
　　Whosebrothers，having，byunrighteousdoom，Ofyourunhappysiredeprivedthatfair，NotheedingthatshecarriedinherwombYe，whoyetsuckersoftheirlineageare，Herinarottencarcaseofaboat，Tofounderinmidocean，setafloat。
　　LXI
　　“ButFortune，thathaddestinedyouwhilere，Andyetunborn，tomanyafairemprize，Yourmothertothatlonelyshoredidsteer，WhichoverrightthesandySyrteslies。
　　Where，havinggivenyoubirth，thatspiritdearForthwithascendedintoParadise。
　　AwitnessofthepiteouscasewasI，SoHeavenhadwilled，andsuchyourdestiny！
　　LXII
　　“ItothedameasdescentburialgaveAscouldbegivenuponthatdesertsand。
　　Ye，wellenvelopedinmyvest，Isave，AndbeartoMountCarenafromthestrand；
　　Andmakealionessleavewhelpsandcave，Andissuefromthewood，withsemblancebland。
　　Ye，twicetenmonths，withmicklefondnessbred，Andfromherpapsthemilkymotherfed。
　　LXIII
　　“Needingtoquitmyhomeuponaday，Andjourneythroughthecountry，asyoucanHaplyrememberbyanArabclan。
　　Thoserobbersthee，Marphisa，boreaway:
　　WhileyoungRogero'scaped，whobetterran。
　　Bereavedofthee，theywofullossIwept，Andwithmorewatchfulcarethybrotherkept。
　　LXIV
　　“Rogero，ifAtlanteswatchedtheewell，Whileyethewasalive，thoubestdostknow。
　　Ithefixedstarshadheardoftheeforetell，ThatthoushouldstperishbyatreacherousfoeInChristianland；andstilltheirinfluencefellWasended，labouredtoaverttheblow；
　　Norhavingpowerinfinethywilltoguide，Isickenedsore，andofmysorrowdied。
　　LXV
　　“Buthere，beforemydeath，forinthisgladeIknewthoushould'stwithboldMarphisafight，Iwithhugestones，amassedbyhellishaid，Hadthisfairmonumentofmarbledight；
　　AndItoCharonwithloudoutcriessaid；
　　Iwouldnotheshouldhenceconveymysprite，Tillhere，preparedindeadlyfraytostrive，Rogeroandhissistershouldarrive。
　　LXVI
　　“ThushasmyspiritforthismanyadayWaitedthycominginthesebeauteousgroves；
　　Sobenomoretojealousfearsaprey，OBradamant，becauseRogeroloves。
　　Butmetoquitthecheerfulrealmsofday，Andseekthedarksomecloistersitbehoves。”
　　Hereceasedthevoice；whichintheChildamazedAndthosetwodamselsmightymarvelraised。
　　LXVII
　　GladlyasisterinthemartialqueenRogero，sheinhimabrotherknows；
　　Whonowembrace，normoveherjealousspleen，ThatwiththeloveofyoungRogeroglows；
　　Andcitingwhat，andwhen，andwherehadbeenTheirchildishdeeds，astheytomemoryrose，Insumminguppasttimes，moresuretheyholdThethingswhereofthewizard'sspirittold。
　　LXVIII
　　RogerofromMarphisadoesnothide，HowBradamanttohimatheartisdear；
　　AndbywhatobligationsheistiedInmovingwordsrelatesthecavalier；
　　Norceasestillhehas，oneitherside，Turnedtofirmlovethehatetheyborewhilere。
　　When，asasignofpeace，anddiscordchased，They，athisbidding，tenderlyembraced。
　　LXIX
　　MarphisatoRogeromakesrequestTosaywhatsirewastheirs，andwhattheirstrain；
　　Andhowhedied；bybandedfoesopprest，Oratclosebarriers，wasthewarriorslain?
　　AndwhoitwashadissuedthebehestTodrowntheirmotherinthestormymain?
　　Forofthetale，ifeverheardbefore，Littleornothingsheinmemorybore。
　　LXX
　　“OfTrojanancestorsarewetheseed，ThroughfamousHector'sline，“Rogerosaid，
　　“ForafteryoungAstyanaxwasfreed，FromfierceUlyssesandthetoilshespread，Leavinganotherstriplinginhisstead，Ofhisownage，heoutofPhrygiafled。
　　Who，afterlongandwidesea-wandering，gainedSicily'sshore，andinMessinareigned。
　　LXXI
　　“PartofCalabriawithinFaroheldThewarrior'sheirs，whoafteralongrunOfsuccessors，departedthenceanddwelledInMars'imperialcity:morethanoneFamedkingandemperor，whothatlisthaveswelled，InRomeandotherparthasfilledthethrone；
　　AndfromConstantiusandgoodConstantine，StretchedtothesonofPepin，istheirline。
　　LXXII
　　“Rogero，Gambaron，Buovohencesucceed；
　　AndthatRogero，secondofthename，Whofilledourfruitfulmotherwithhisseed；
　　AsthouAtlantesmay'sthaveheardproclaim。
　　OfourfairlineagemanyanobledeedShaltthouhearblazedabroadbysoundingFame。”
　　OfAgolant'sinroadnextthestriplingtold，WithAgramantandwithAlmontesbold；
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　　Andhowalovelydaughter，whoexcelledInfeatsofarms，thatkingaccompanied；
　　Sostoutshemanypaladinshadquelled；
　　Andhow，infine，sheforRogerosighed；
　　Andforhisloveagainsthersirerebelled；
　　Andwasbaptized，andwasRogero'sbride；
　　AndhowatraitorlovedhimBertramname
　　Hisbrother'swifewithanincestuousflame；