L
　　Orlandoshookhimself，andEngland'sknight，Tenpacesoff，reversedupontheground；
　　YetloosednotBrandimart，whowithmoremightAndbetterholdhadclaspedthemadmanround。
　　ToOlivier，tooforwardinthatfight，Hedealtsofuriousandsofellawound，Withhisclenchedfist，thatpalethemarquisfell；
　　Andpurplestreamsfromeyesandnostrilswell；
　　LI
　　Andsavehismorionhadbeenmorethangood，BoldOlivierhadbreathedhislast，wholies，Sobatteredwithhisfall，itseemedhewou'dBequeathhispartingsoultoparadise。
　　AstolphoandDudon，thatagainupstoodAlbeitswolnwereDudon'sfaceandeyes
　　AndSansonet，whopliedsowellhissword，AllmadetogetheratAnglantes'lord。
　　LII
　　DudonOrlandofrombehindembraced，Andwithhisfootthefuriouspeerwouldthrow:
　　Astolphoandothersseizehisarms；butwasteTheirstrengthinallattemptstoholdthefoe。
　　Hewhohasseenabull，bymastiffschasedThatgorehisbleedingears，infurylowe，Draggingthedogsthatbaithimthereandhere，Yetfromtheirtusksunabletogetclear；
　　LIII
　　Lethimimagine，soOrlandodrewAstolphoandthosebandedknightsalong。
　　MeanwhileupstartedOliviero，whoBythatfellfistycuffonearthwasflung；
　　And，seeingtheycouldillbyRolanddoThatsoughtbygoodAstolphoandhisthrong，Hemeditates，andcompasses，awayThefranticpaladinonearthtolay。
　　LIV
　　Hemanyahawsermadethemthitherbring，Andrunningknotsinthemhequicklytied；
　　Whichonthecount'swaist，arms，andlegs，theyfling；
　　Andthen，amongthemselves，theendsdivide，Conveyedtothisorthatamidthering，CompassingRolanduponeveryside。
　　ThewarriorsthusOrlandoflungparforce，Asfarrierthrowsthestrugglingoxorhorse。
　　LV
　　Assoonasdown，theyalluponhimare，Andhandsandfeetmoretightlytheyconstrain:
　　Heshakeshimself，andplungeshereandthere；
　　Butallhiseffortsforreliefarevain。
　　Astolphobadethemhencetheprisonerbear；
　　Forhewouldhealhesaidthewarrior'sbrain。
　　ShoulderedbysturdyDudonistheload，Andonthebeach'sfurthestbrinkbestowed。
　　LVI
　　SeventimesAstolphomakesthemwashtheknight；
　　Andseventimesplungedbeneaththebrinehegoes。
　　Sothattheycleanseawaythescurfandblight，Whichtohisstupidlimbsandvisagegrows。
　　Thisdone，withherbs，forthatoccasiondight，Theystophismouth，wherewithhepuffsandblows。
　　For，savehisnostrils，wouldAstolpholeaveNopassagewhencethecountmightairreceive。
　　LVII
　　ValiantAstolphohadpreparedthevase，WhereinOrlando'ssenseswerecontained，Andtohisnostrilsinsuchmodeconveys，That，drawing-inhisbreath，thecountydrainedThemysticcupwithal。Ohwondrouscase！
　　Theunsettledminditsancientseatregained；
　　And，initsgloriousreasonings，yetmoreclearAndlucidwaxedhiswisdomthanwhilere。
　　LVIII
　　Asone，thatseemsintroubledsleeptoseeAbominableshapes，ahorridcrew；
　　Monsterswhicharenot，andwhichcannotbe；
　　Orseemssomestrange，unlawfulthingtodo，Yetmarvelsathimself，fromslumberfree。
　　Whenhisrecoveredsensesplayhimtrue；
　　SogoodOrlando，whenheismadesound，Remainsyetfullofwonder，andastound。
　　LIX
　　Aldabelle'sbrother，Monodantes'son，Andhimthatonhisbrainsuchcurehadwrought，Hewonderingmarked，butwordhespaketonone；
　　Andwhenandhowhewasbroughtthither，thought。
　　Heturnedhisrestlesseyesnowupnowdown，Norwherehewaswithal，imaginedaught，Marvellingwhyhetherewasnakedcast，Andwhereforetethered，neckandheels，sofast。
　　LX
　　Thensaid，aserstSilenussaid——whenseen，Andtakensleepingthecaveofyore——
　　SOLVITEME，withvisagesoserene，Withlooksomuchlesswaywardthanbefore，Thathimtheyfromhisbondsdeliveredclean，Andraimenttothenakedwarriorbore；
　　Allcomfortingtheirfriend，withgriefopprestForthatdelusionwhichhadhimpossest。
　　LXI
　　Whentohisformerselfhewasrecovered，Ofwiserandofmanliermindthane'er，Fromloveaswellwasfreedtheenamouredlord；
　　Andshe，sogentledeemed，sofairwhilere，AndbyrenownedOrlandosoadored，Didbuttohimaworthlessthingappear。
　　Whathethroughlovehadlost，toreacquireWashiswholestudy，washiswholedesire。
　　LXII
　　MeanwhileBardinotoldtoBrandimart，HowMonodantes，hisgoodsire，wasdead，And，onhisbrother，Gigliantes'part，Tocallhimtohiskingdomhadhesped，Aswellasfromthoseisles，whichmostapartFromotherlands，ineasternseasarespread，Thatprince'sfairinheritance；thanwhichWasnonemorepleasant，populous，orrich。
　　LXIII
　　Hesaid，midmanyreasonswhichheprest，Thathomewassweet，and——werethewarriorfainTotastethatsweet——heeverwoulddetestAwanderinglife；andBrandimartagainReplies，throughallthatwar，hewillnotrestFromservingRolandandKingCharlemagne；
　　Andafter，ifhelivestoseeitsend，Tohisownmattersbetterwillattend。
　　LXIV
　　Uponthefollowingday，forProvencesteerTheshippingunderDanishDudon'scare；
　　WhenwiththedukeretiredAnglantes'peer，Andheardthatlordthewarfare'sstatedeclare:
　　ThenprestwithsiegeBiserta，farandnear，ButletgoodEngland'sknightthehonourwearOfeveryvantage；whileAstolphostillInallwasguidedbyOrlando'swill。
　　LXV
　　TheordertakentoattackthetownOfhugeBiserta，when，andonwhatside；
　　How，atthefirstassault，thewallsarewon，AndwithOrlandowhothepalmdivide，LamentnotthatInowshallleaveunshown，SinceforshorttimeIlaymytaleaside。
　　Inthemeanwhile，howfierceanoverthrowTheMoorsreceivedinFrance，bepleasedtoknow。
　　LXVI
　　WellnighabandonedwastheirroyallordInhisworstperil；fortoArlesagainHadgone，withmanyofthepaynimhorde，ThesageSobrinoandthekingofSpain；
　　Who，forthedeemedthelandunsafe，aboardTheirbarkssoughtrefuge，withanumeroustrain，Baronsandcavaliers，thatservedtheMoor；
　　Whomovedbytheirexampleputfromshore。
　　LXVII
　　YetroyalAgramantthefightmaintains；
　　Butwhenhecannolongermakeastand，Turnsfromthecombat，anddirectlystrainsForArles，notfarremote，uponthestrand。
　　HimRabicanpursues，withflowingreins，WhomAymon'sdaughterdriveswithheelandhand。
　　Himwouldsheslay，throughwhomsooftencrost，ThatmartialmaidhadherRogerolost。
　　LXVIII
　　Marphisabythesamedesirewasstirred，Whohadherthoughtsontardyvengeanceplaced，Forherdeadsire；andasshefiercelyspurred，Madeherhotcourserfeelhisrider'shaste。
　　Butneithermartialmaid，amidthatherdOfflyingMoors，sowellthemonarchchased，Astoo'ertakehiminhisswiftretreat，FirstintoArles，andthenaboardhisfleet。
　　LXIX
　　Astwofairgenerouspards，thatfromsomecragTogetherdart，andstretchacrosstheplain；
　　Whentheyperceivethatvigorousgoatorstag，Theirnimblequarry，ispursuedinvain，Asifashamedtheyinthatchasedidlag，Returnrepentantandinhighdisdain:
　　So，withasigh，returnthosedamselstwo，Whentheythepaynimkinginsafetyview:
　　LXX
　　Yetthereforehaltnot，butinfurygoAmidthatcrowd，whichflies，possestwithdread；
　　Feeling，nowhere，nowthere，ateveryblow，Manythatnevermoreupreartheirhead。
　　Toevilpasswasbroughtthebrokenfoe；
　　Forsafetywasnotevenforthemthatfled:
　　SinceAgramant，asureretreattogain，Badeshutthecity-gatewhichfacedtheplain；
　　LXXI
　　AndbadeonRhonebreakallthebridgesdown。
　　Unhappypeople，everheldascheap——Weighedwiththetyrant'swantwhowearsacrown——
　　Asworthlessherdofgoatsorsillysheep！
　　Theseinthesea，thoseintheriverdrown；
　　Andthosewithbloodthethirstyfallowssteep。
　　TheFranksfewprisonersmade，andmanyslew；
　　Forransominthatbattlewasforfew。
　　LXXII
　　Ofthegreatmultitudeofeithertrain，Christenedorpaynim，killedinthatlastfight，Thoughinunequalpartsfor，oftheslain，ByfarmoreSaracenswerekilledinflight，Byhandsofthoseredoubteddamselstwain，Signseventothisdayremaininsight:
　　For，hardbyArles，wheresleepsthelazyRhone，Theplainwithrisingsepulchresisstrown。
　　LXXIII
　　MeanwhilehisheavyshipsofdeepestdraughtKingAgramanthadmadeputforthtosea，Leavingsomebarksinport——hislightestcraft——
　　Forthemthatwouldaboardhisnavyflee:
　　Hestaystwodays，whiletheythestragglerswaft，And，forthewindsarewildandcontrary，Onthethirdday，tosailhegivecommand，IntrusttomakereturntoAfrick'sland。
　　LXXIV
　　RoyalMarsilius，inthatfatalhour，FearingthecostswillfalluponhisSpain，Andthattheclouds，whichbigwithtempestlower，Intheendwillburstuponhisfieldsandgrain，MakesforValentia；wherehetownandtowerBeginstofortifywithmicklepain；
　　Andforthatwarprepares，whichafterendsInthedestructionofhimselfandfriends。
　　LXXV
　　KingAgramanthissailsforAfrickbent:
　　Hisbarksill-armedandalmostemptygo；
　　Emptyofmen，butfullofdiscontent，Inthatthree-fourthshadperishedbythefoe。
　　Ascruelsome，asweakandproudsomeshentTheirking，andasstillhappensinlikewoe
　　Allhatehimprivily；but，fortheyfearHisfury，inhispresencemuteappear。
　　LXXVI
　　Yetsometimestwoorthreetheirlipsunclose，——Someknotoffriends，whereeachoneachrelies——
　　Andtheirpentcholerandtheirrageexpose:
　　YetAgramantbeneaththeillusionlies，Thateachwillloveandpityoverflows；
　　Andthisbefalls，becausehestillespiesFalsefaces，hearsbutvoicesthatapplaud，Andnoughtbutadulation，liesandfraud。
　　LXXVII
　　NotinBiserta'sporthishosttolandWasthesagekingofAfrica'sintent，WhohadsurenewsthatshorebyNubia'sbandWasheld，buthesofaraboveitmeantTosteerhisMoorishsquadron，thatthestrandShouldnotbesteeporruggedfordescent:
　　Therewouldhedisembark，andthencewouldaidForthwithhispeople，brokenanddismaid。
　　LXXVIII
　　ButfavourednotbyhisfouldestinyWasthatintention，providentandwise；
　　Whichwilledthefleet，fromleavesofgreenwoodtree，Produceduponthebeachinwondrousguise，That，boundforFrance，nowploughedthefoamingsea，Shouldmeetthekingatnight；thatfromsurpriseInthatdark，dismalhour，amidhiscrewWorsepanicanddisordermightensue。
　　LXXIX
　　Notyettohimhavetidingsbeenconveyed，Thatsquadronsofsuchforcethebillowsplow:
　　Norwouldhehavebelievedinhimwhosaid，Ahundredbarkshadsprungfromonesmallbough；
　　AndhenceforAfricathekinghadweighed，Notfearingtoencounterhostileprow；
　　Norhashewatchmeninhistopstospy，Andmakereportofwhattheyhencedescry。
　　LXXX
　　`Twassothoseships，byEngland'speersuppliedToDudon，mannedwithgoodandarmedcrew，WhichseethatMoorishfleetateventide，Andthatstrangearmamentforthwithpursue，Assailedthemunawares，and，far，andwide，Amongthosebarkstheirgrappling-ironsthrew，Andlinkedbychains，totheiropponentsclung，WhenknownforMoorsandfoemenbytheirtongue。
　　LXXXI
　　Inbearingdown，impelledbywindsthatblowPropitioustotheDanishchief'sintent，Thoseweightyshipssoshockedthepaynimfoe，Thatmanyvesselstothebottomwent；
　　Then，taxingwitsandhands，toworkthemwoe，Themwithfire，sword，andstonestheChristiansshent；
　　Whichontheirshipsinsuchwideruinpour，Liketempestnevervexttheseabefore。
　　LXXXII
　　BoldDudon'smen，towhomunwontedmightAnddaringwasimpartedfromonhigh，SincethehourwascomethepaynimstorequiteFormorethanoneilldeed，fromfarandnigh，TheMoorssopestilentlygallandsmite，Agramantfindsnoshelter；fromtheskyAbove，thickcloudsofwhistlingarrowsstrike；
　　Aroundgleamhookandhatchet，swordandpike。
　　LXXXIII
　　Thekinghearshugeandheavystonesdescend，Fromchargedmachineorthunderingenginesent，Which，falling，poopandprowandbroadsiderend，Openingtoraveningseasamightyvent；
　　Andmorethanallthefuriousfiresoffend，Firesthatarequicklykindled，slowlyspent，Thewretchedcrewswouldfainthatdangershun，Andeverintodirerperilrun。
　　LXXXIV
　　Oneheadlongplunged，pursuedbyfireandsword，Andperishedmidthewaters，onewhowroughtFasterwitharmsandfeet，hispassageoaredTootherbarque，alreadyoverfraught:
　　Butsherepulsedthewretchthatfainwouldboard；
　　Whosehand，whichtooimportunatelysoughtToclamber，graspedtheside，whilehisloptarmAndbodystainedthewavewithlife-bloodwarm。
　　LXXXV
　　Him，thattosavehislifei'thewatersthought，Or，attheworst，toperishwithlesspain，Sinceswimmingprofitedthecaitiffnought，Andheperceivedhisstrengthandcouragedrain
　　Tothehungryfiresfromwhichtherefugesought，Thefearofdrowninghurriesbackagain:
　　Hegraspsaburningplank，andinthedreadOfdyingeitherdeath，bybothissped。
　　LXXXVI
　　Thisvainlytothesearesorts，whomspearOrhatchet，brandishedcloseathand，dismay；
　　Forstoneorarrowfollowinginhisrear，Permitthecraventomakelittleway。
　　Buthaply，whileityetdelightsyourear，'Twerewellandwiselydonetoendmylay，RatherthanharpuponthethemesolongAstoannoyyouwithatedioussong。
　　CANTO40
　　ARGUMENT
　　ToflytheroyalAgramantisfain，AndseesBisertaburningfaraway；
　　ButlandingfindstheroyalSericane，Whoofhisfaithgivesgoodlywarrant；theyDefyOrlando，backedbychampionstwain；
　　WhomboldGradassofirmlytruststoslay。
　　Forsevenkings'sake，fastprisonerstotheirfoes，RogeroandtheDaneexchangerudeblows。
　　I
　　Thediversechancesofthatsea-fightdread，Heretorehearsewouldtakeawearywhile；
　　Andtodiscoursetoyouuponthishead，GreatsonofHercules，weretoSamos'isleTocarryearthenvessels，as'tissaid，ToAthensowls，andcrocodilestheNile。
　　Inthat，mylord，bywhatisvouchedtome，Suchthingsyousaw，suchthingsmadeotherssee。
　　II
　　Yourfaithfulpeoplegazedonalongshow，Thatnightandday，whereintheycrowdedstood，Asinatheatre，andhemmedonPoTwixtfireandsword，thehostilenaviesviewed。
　　Whatoutcriesmaybeheard，whatsoundsofwoe，Howriversmayrunredwithhumanblood，Insuchlikecombat，inhowmanyamodeMendie，yousaw，andyoutomanyshowed。
　　III
　　Isawnot，I，whowascompelledtocourse，Evermorechangingnags，sixdaysbefore，ToRome，inheatandhaste，somehelpfulforceOfhimourmightypastortoimplore。
　　But，after，needwasnoneoffootorhorse，Forsothelion'sbeakandclawsyoutore，FromthatdayuntothisIhearnotsaidThathemoretroubleinyourlandhasbread。
　　IV
　　ButTrotto，presentatthisvictory，Afranio，Moro，Albert，Hannibal，Zerbinat，Bagno，theAriostosthree，Assuredmeofthemightyfeatwithal，Certifiedafterbythatensignry，Suspendedfromtheholytemple'swall，Andfifteengalleysatourriver-side，WhichwithathousandcaptivebarksIspied。
　　V
　　Hethatthosewrecksandblazingfiresdiscerned，Andsuchsoreslaughter，underdifferentshows，Which——vengingusforhallandpalaceburned——
　　Whilebarkremained，ragedwideamongthefoes，MightalsodeemhowAfrick'speoplemourned，WithAgramant，middiversedeathsandwoes，Onthatdarknight，whentheredoutedDaneAssaultedinmidseatheMoorishtrain。
　　VI
　　'Twasnight，norgleamwasanywheredescried，Whenfirstthefleetsinfuriousstrifewereblended；
　　Butwhenlitsulphur，pitchandtarfromsideAndpoopandprowintotheskyascended，Andthedestructivewild-fire，scatteredwide，Feduponshipandshallopilldefended，ThethingsaboutthemalldescriedsoclearThatnightwaschangedtoday，as'twouldappear。
　　VII
　　HenceAgramant，thatbythedarkdeceived，Hadratednotsohighthefoes'array，Nortoencountersuchaforcebelieved，Butwould，if'twereopposed，atlastgiveway，Whenthatwidedarknesscleared，andheperceivedWhatleastheweeneduponthefirstaffray
　　Thattwiceasmanyweretheshipshefought，AshisownMoorishbarks，tookotherthought。
　　VIII
　　Intoaboathewithsomefewdescends，Brigliadorandsomepreciousthings，toflee；
　　Andso，twixtshipandship，insilencewends，Untilhefindshimselfinsafersea，Farfromhisown；whomfieryDudonshends，Reducedtosadandsoreextremity；
　　Themsteeldestroys，firesburn，andwatersdrown；
　　Whilehe，thatmightyslaughter'scause，isflown。
　　IX
　　Agramantflies，andwithhimoldSobrine，Agramantgrievinghehadnotbelieved，Whattimethatsageforesawwitheyedivine，Andtoldthewoewherewithheisaggrieved。
　　Butturnmetothevaliantpaladine，Who，beforeotheraidcanbereceived，CounselsthedukeBisertatodestroy；
　　ThatitnomoremayChristianFranceannoy。
　　X
　　Andhenceinpublicorderwasitsaid，Thecampshouldtoitsarmsthethirddaystand；
　　Forthis，itwaswithmanybarksbested；
　　ForallwereplacednotattheDane'scommand。
　　ThatfleettheworthySansonettoled，Asgoodawarriorhebyseaasland
　　Whichamileofftheport，andoverightBiserta，nowwasanchoredbytheknight。
　　XI
　　Orlandoandtheduke，likeChristianstrue，WhichdarenodangerwithoutGodforguide，Thatfastandprayerbemadetheirarmythrough，Ordainbyproclamationtobecried；
　　Andthatuponthethirdday，whentheyviewThesignal，allshallbownthem，farandwide，Biserta'sroyalcitytoattack，Whichthey，whentaken，doomtofireandsack。
　　XII
　　Andso，whennowdevoutlyhavebeendoneVigilandvow，andholyprayerandfast，Kin，friends，andthosetooneanotherknown，Togetherfeast；who，whenwithgladrepastTheirwastedbodieswererefreshed，begunToembraceandweep；andactsandspeechespast，Uponthebanquet'sclose，amidthosecrewsSuchasbestfriends，abouttosever，use。
　　XIII
　　TheholypriestswithinBiserta'swall，Praywiththeirgrievingpeople，andintears，Ayebeattheirbosoms，andforsuccourcallUpontheirMahomet，whonothinghears。
　　Whatvigils，offerings，andwhatgiftswithalWerepromisedsilently，amidtheirfears！
　　Whattemples，statues，imageswerevowed，Inmemoryoftheirbitterwoes，aloud！
　　XIV
　　And，whenthecadihathhisblessingsaid，Thepeoplearmsandtotheramparthies。
　　AsyetreposinginherTithon'sbedAurorawas，andduskyweretheskies；
　　Whentotheirposts，theirseveraltroopstohead，HereSansonetto，thereAstolphoflies。
　　AndwhentheyhearOrlando'ssignalblownAssaultwithfuriousforceBiserta'stown。
　　XV
　　Washedbythesea，upontwoquarters，wereThecitywalls，twostoodonthedryshore，Ofaconstructionexcellentandrare，Whereinwasseentheworkofdaysofyore:
　　Ofotherbulwarkswasthetownnighbare；
　　ForsinceBranzardotherethesceptrebore；
　　Fewmasonsatcommand，andlittlespaceThatmonarchhadtofortifytheplace。
　　XVI
　　TheNubiankingischargedbyEngland'speer，WithslingandarrowsotheMoorstogall，Thatnoneupontheworksshalldareappear；
　　Andthat，protectedbytheceaselessfallOfstoneanddart，insafetycavalierAndfootmanmayapproachtheverywall；
　　Wholoaded，somewithplank，withrock-stonesome，Andsomewithbeam，orweightierburden，come。
　　XVII
　　ThisandthatotherthingtheNubiansbore，Andbydegreesfilled-upthatchannelwide，Whosewaterswerecutoffthedaybefore，Sothatinmanypartstheoozewasspied。
　　Filledistheditchinhastefromshoretoshore，Andformsaleveltothefurtherside。
　　Cheeringthefootmenontheworkstomount，StandOlivier，Astolpho，andtheCount。
　　XVIII
　　TheNubianuponhopeofgainintent，Impatientofdelay，norheedinghowWithpressingperilstheywerecompassed，wentProtectedbytheshelteringboarandsow。
　　Withbatteringram，andotherinstrument，Tobreakthegateandmaketheturretbow，Speedilytothecitywalltheypost，Norunprovidedfindthepaynimhost。
　　XIX
　　Forsteel，andfire，androof，andturretthere，InguiseoftempestontheNubiansfell，Whichplankandbeamfromthosedreadenginestear，Madeforannoyanceoftheinfidel。
　　Intheillbeginning，andwhiledimtheair，Muchinjurythechristenedhostbefell；
　　Butwhenthesunfromhisrichmansionbreaks，FortunethefactionoftheMoorforsakes。
　　XX
　　Theassaultisreinforcedoneveryside，ByCountOrlando，bothbyseaandland:
　　Thefleet，withSansonettoforitsguide，Enteredtheharbour，andapproachedthestrand；
　　Andsorelytheywithvariousenginesplied，Witharrowsandwithslings，thepaynimband；
　　Andsenttheassailantsscaling-ladder，spear，Andnavalstores，andeveryneedfulgear。
　　XXI
　　Orlando，Oliviero，Brandimart，Andhe，inairsodaringheretofore，Dofierceandfuriousbattleonthatpart，Whichliesthefurthestinlandfromtheshore:
　　EachleadsaportionofthoseAethiopsswart，Orderedinequalbandsbeneaththefour，Whoatthewalls，thegateways，orelsewhere，Allgiveofprowessshiningproofsandrare。
　　XXII
　　Sobettercouldbeseeneachwarrior'sclaim，Thatinconfusedincombatthereandhere。
　　Whoofrewardisworthy，whoofshame，Toathousandandtowatchfuleyesisclear。
　　Draggeduponwheelsaretowersofwoodenframe，Andotherswell-trainedelephantsuprear，Whichsoo'ertoptheturretsofthefoe，Thosebulwarksstandamightyspacebelow。
　　XXIII
　　Brandimarttothewallsaladderbrought，Climbed，andtoclimbwithaltootherscried:
　　Manysucceed，withboldassurancefraught，Fornonecanfearbeneathsogoodaguide:
　　Norwasthereonewhomarked，noronewhothoughtOfmarking，ifsuchweightitwouldabide。
　　Brandimartonly，onthefoesintent，Clamberedandfought，andgraspedabattlement。
　　XXIV
　　Hereclangwithhandandfootthedaringknight，Sprangontheembattledwall，andwhirledhissword；
　　And，showingmickletokensofhismight，Thepaynimscharged，o'erthrew，heweddownandgored:
　　Butallatonce，o'erburthenedwiththatweight，Theladderbreaksbeneaththeassailinghorde；
　　And，savingBrandimart，theChristiansallIntotheditchwithheadlongruinfall。
　　XXV
　　Notthereforeblenchedthevaliantcavalier，Northoughtheofretreat，albeitwasnoneOfhisownbandthatfollowedinhisrear；
　　Althoughhewasamarkforallthetown。
　　Ofmanyprayed，thewarriorwouldnothearTheprayertoturn；butmidthefoesleaptdown；
　　Isay，intothecitytookaleap，Wherethetown-wallwasthirtycubitsdeep。
　　XXVI
　　He，withoutanyharmonthehardground，Asifonfeathersoronstraw，didlight；
　　And，likeclothshredandshorn，thepaynimsroundInfuryshredsandshearsthevaliantknight。
　　Nowspringsonthese，nowthose，withvigorousbound；
　　Andtheseandthosebetakethemselvestoflight。
　　Theythatwithouthaveseentheleaphemade，Toolatetosavehimdeemallhumanaid。
　　XXVII
　　Throughoutthesquadronsadeeprumourflew，Amurmurandawhisper，thereandhere，Frommouthtomouth，theFamebymotiongrew，Andtoldandmagnifiedthetaleoffear:
　　Foruponmanyquartersstormedthatcrew，WheregoodOrlandowas，whereOlivier，WhereOtho'sson，sheflewonpinionslight，Noreverpauseduponhernimbleflight。
　　XXVIII
　　Thosewarriors，andOrlandomostofall，WholoveandprizethegentleBrandimart，Hearing，shouldtheydefyuponthatcall，Theywouldfromsorenownedacomradepart，Theirscaling-laddersplant，andmountthewallWithrivalry，whichshowsthekinglyheart；
　　Whocarryallsuchterrorintheirlook，That，attheverysight，theirfoemenshook。
　　XXIX
　　Asonloudocean，lashedbyboisterousgaleThebillowstherashbarkassault，andstill——
　　Nowthreateningpoop，nowthreateningprow——assail，And，intheirrageandfury，fainwouldfill；
　　Thepilotsighsandgroans，dismaidandpale，——Hethatshouldaid，andhasnotheartorskill——
　　Atlengthasurgethepinnacesweepsandswallows，Andwaveonwaveinlongsuccessionfollows；
　　XXX
　　Thuswhenthosewinthewall，theyleaveaspaceSowide，thatwhobeneaththeirconductgo，Safelymayfollowthem；foratitsbase，Athousandladdershavebeenrearedbelow。
　　Meanwhilethebatteringrams，inmanyaplace，Havebreachedthatwall，andwithsuchmightyblow，Theboldassailantcan，frommanyapart，BearsuccourtothegallantBrandimart。
　　XXXI
　　Evenwiththatragewherewiththestreamthatreigns，Thekingofrivers——whenhebreakshismound，AndmakeshimselfawaythroughMantuanplains——
　　Thegreasyfurrowsandgladharvests，round，And，withthesheepcotes，flock，anddogsandswainsBearsoff，inhiso'erwhelmingwatersdrowned；
　　Overtheelm'shightopthefishesglide，Wherefowlserewhiletheirnimblepinionsplied；
　　XXXII
　　Evenwiththatragerushedintheimpetuousband，Wheremanybreachesinthewallwerewrought，Toslaywithburningtorchandtrenchantbrand，Thatpeople，whichtoevilpasswerebrought。
　　Murderandrapinethere，andviolenthandDiptdeepinbloodandplunder，inathought，Destroythatsumptuousandtriumphanttown，WhichofallAfrickworetheroyalcrown。
　　XXXIII
　　Filledwithdeadbodiesofthepaynimhorde，Bloodissuedfromsomanyagapingwound，AfoulerfossewasformedandworsetofordThangirdlestheinfernalcityround。
　　Fromhousetohousethefireinfurypoured；
　　Mosque，portico，andpalace，wenttoground；
　　Andspoiledandemptymansionswiththeclang，Ofbeatenbreast，andgroanandoutcryrang。
　　XXXIV
　　Thevictors，ladenwiththeirmightyprey，Fromthatunhappycity'sgatesaregone，Onewithfairvase，andonewithricharray，Orsilverplatefromancientaltarwon。
　　Themotherthis，thatborethechildaway；
　　Rapesandathousandevilthingsweredone。
　　Ofmuch，andwhattheycannothinder，hearRenownedOrlandoandfairEngland'speer。
　　XXXV
　　ByOlivier，amidthatslaughterwide，FellBucifaroofthepaynimband；
　　And——everyhopeandcomfortcastaside——
　　Branzardoslewhimselfwithhisownbrand；
　　Piercedwiththreewoundswhereofheshortlydied，FolvowastakenbyAstolpho'shand；
　　Themonarchsthree，intrustedtowhosecareAgramant'sAfricandominionswere。
　　XXXVI
　　Agramant，whohadleftwithoutaguideHisfleetthiswhile，andwithSobrinofled，WeptoverhisBisertawhenhespiedThosefiresthatontheroyalcityfed。
　　Whennearernowthekingwascertified，Howinthatcruelstrifehistownhadsped，Hethoughtofdying，andhimselfhadslain，ButthatSobrino'swordshisarmrestrain。
　　XXXVII
　　“Whatvictory，mylord，“Sobrinocries
　　“CouldbetterthanthydeaththeChristiancheer，WhencehemighthopetojoyinquietwiseFairAfrica，fromallannoyanceclear?
　　Thybeingyetalivethishopedenies；
　　Henceshallheevermorehavecauseforfear。
　　Forwellthefoemanknows，savethouartgone，HeforshorttimewillfillthineAfrickthrone。
　　XXXVIII
　　“ThysubjectsbythydeathdeprivedwillbeOfhope，theonlygoodtheyhaveinstore，Thou，ifthouliv'st，Itrust，shaltsetusfree，Redeemfromtrouble，andtojoyrestore。
　　Captivesforever，ifthoudiest，arewe；
　　Africkistributaryevermore。
　　Althoughnotforthyself，yetnottogiveMyliege，annoyancetothyfollowers，live。
　　XXXIX
　　“Thesoldan，hethyneighbour，willbewon，Surelywithmenandmoneytheetoaid:
　　ByhimwithevileyeKingPepin'sson，SostronginAfrica，willbesurveyed。
　　AlleffortstorestoretheetothythroneByNorandine，thykinsman，willbemade。
　　Turk，PersianandArmenian，Arab，Mede，Ifprayed，willallassisttheeinthyneed。”
　　XL
　　Insuchandsuchlikewords，withwaryart，Withhopeofquicklywinningbackhisreign，Sobrinosoothedtheking，whileinhisheartHeotherthoughtperchancedidentertain。
　　Wellknowshetowhatpass，whatevilmartThatlordisbrought；howoftensighsinvain，Whoe'erforegoesthesceptrewhichheswayed，Andtobarbarianshathrecourseforaid。
　　XLI
　　Jugurtha，martialHannibal，andmoreInancienttimes，goodproofofthisafford:
　　Inourownera，Lewis，highttheMoor，DeliveredintootherLewis'ward。
　　Yourbrother，DukeAlphonso，wiserloreLearnedfromtheirfate；——Ispeaktoyou，mylord——
　　Wontthemasverymadmentodecry，Thatmoreonothersthanthemselvesrely；
　　XLII
　　Andthereforeaye，throughoutthatwarfaredrearWagedbythepontiff，inhisfiercedisdain，AlbeituponhisfeeblepowersthepeerCouldilldepend，thoughfromItalianplainWasdriventhefriendthataidedhimwhilere，AndbythefoepossessedwasNaples'reign，Heagainstmenace，againstpromisesteeled，Ne'ertoanotherwouldhisdukedomyield。
　　XLIII
　　EastwardKingAgramanthadturnedhisprow；
　　Andseawardsteeredhisbark，ofAfrickwide；
　　Whenfromthelandawickedwind'ganblow，Andtookthereelingvesselononeside:
　　Themaster，seatedatthehelm，hisbrowRaisedtowardsheaven，andtothemonarchcried:
　　“Iseesofellandfierceatempestform，Ourpinnacecannotfacethepeltingstorm。
　　XLIV
　　“Ifyou，mylords，willlistentomylore，Anisleisonourleft-hand；andtomeItseemsthatitwerewelltomakethatshoreTilloverblownthetempest'sfurybe。”
　　TohisadviceassentstheroyalMoor，Andmakesthelarboardland，fromperilfree；
　　Which，forthesailor'sweal，whentempestsrise，'TwixtVulcan'sloftyforgeandAfricklies。
　　XLV
　　Withjuniperandmyrtleovergrown，Ofhabitationsisthatisletbare；
　　Apleasingsolitude；andwherealoneHarbourwildstagandroebuck，deerandhare；
　　And，savetofishermen，islittleknown，ThatoftentimesontheshornbramblesthereHangtheirmoistnets；meanwhile，untroubledsleepThescalyfishesintheirquietdeep。
　　XLVI
　　Hereothervessel，shelteredfromthemain，Theyfound，bytempesttostuponthatland，WhichhadconveyedthekingofSericaneErewhilefromArles；ononeandtheotherhand，Inreverentwiseandworthyofthetwain，Thosevaliantkingsembraceduponthestrand:
　　Forfriendsthemonarchswere，andlatebeforeThewallsofParis，armstogetherbore。
　　XLVII
　　WithmuchdispleasureSericana'sknightHeardbyKingAgramanthisgriefsdisplaid；
　　Thenhimconsoled，andinhiscausetofight，Likecourteousking，thekindlyoffermade:
　　Butbrookednat，thattoEgypt'speople，lightAndlackingfaith，heshouldresortforaid。
　　“Thatthitheritisperiloustowend，ExileshesaidarewarnedbyPompey'send。
　　XLVIII
　　“AndforSenapus'AethiopiancrewHavecomebeneathAstolpho，asyeshow，TowrestyourfruitfulAfricafromyou，Andburntandlaidherchiefestcitylow。
　　AndwiththeirsquadronsisOrlando，whoWaswanderingvoidofwit，shortwhileago，Thefittestcureforall，wherebytoscapeOutofthistroubleI，meseems，canshape。
　　XLIX
　　“I，foryourlove，willundertakethequest，TheCountinsinglecombattoappear；
　　Hevainlywould，Iwot，withmecontest，Ifwhollymadeofcopperorofsteel。
　　IratetheChristianchurch，wereheatrest，Aswolfrateslambs，whenhungeringforhismeal。
　　NexthaveIthoughthowoftheNubianband——Abriefandeasytask——tofreeyourland。
　　L
　　“IwillmakeotherNubians，theythatholdAnotherfaith，dividedbyNile'scourse，AndArabsandMacrobiansrichingoldAndmenarethese，andthoseinherdsofhorse，Chaldaean，Perse，andmanymore，controlledBymygoodsceptre，insuchmightyforce，WillmakethemwarupontheNubians'reign，Thosereaversshallnotinyourlandremain。”
　　LI
　　Gradasso'ssecondofferseemedtobeMostopportunetoKingTroyano'sson；
　　Andmuchheblestthechancesofthesea，Whichhimuponthatdesertislehadthrown:
　　Yetwouldnotuponanypactagree，——Nay，nottorepossessBiserta'stown——
　　Gradassoshouldforhiminfightcontend；
　　Deemingtoosorehishonour'twoudoffend。
　　LII
　　“IfRolandistobedefied，moredueThebattleistomethatkingreplies
　　Iampreparedforit；andletGoddoHiswillbyme，ingoodorevilwise。”
　　“——Followmymode；anothermodeandnew，Whichcomesintomymind“Gradassocries，“LetbothofustogetherwagethisfightAgainstOrlandoandanotherknight。”
　　LIII
　　“Sonotleftout，Icarenot，ifIbeThefirstorlastsaidAgramant:IknowInarmsnobettercanIfindthanthee，ThoughIshouldseekacomrade，highorlow，AndwhatSobrinocriedbecomesofme?
　　Ishouldbemoreexpertifoldinshow；
　　Andevermoreinperilitisgood，ForceshouldhaveCounselinhisneighbourhood。”
　　LIV
　　Strickeninyears，yetvigorouswasthesage，Andwellhadprovedhimselfwithswordandspear；
　　Andsaid，hefoundhimselfingrayoldage，Suchasingreenandsuppleyouthwhilere。
　　Theyownhisclaim，andforanembassageForthwithacourierfind，thenbidhimsteerForAfrica，wherecampedtheChristianslie，AndCountOrlandoontheirpartdefy；
　　LV
　　Withequalnumberofarmedknightstobe，Matchinghisfoes，onLampedosa'sshore；
　　Whereonallquartersthatcircumfluentsea，Bywhichtheyareinisled，isheardtoroar。
　　Thepaynimmessengerunceasingly，Likeoneinneedfulhaste，usedsailandoar，TillhefoundRolandinBiserta，whereThehostbeneathhiseyetheirplundershare。
　　LVI
　　FromthosethreemonarchstothecavalierTheinvitationwasinpublictold；
　　SopleasingtoAnglante'svaliantpeer，Totheheraldhewasliberalofhisgold:
　　FromhiscompanionshadheheardwhilereThatDurindanewasinGradasso'shold:
　　Hence，toretrievethatfaulchionfromthefoe，ToIndiahadtheCountresolvedtogo:
　　LVII
　　Deemingheshouldnotfindthatkingelsewhere，Who，soheheard，hadsailedfromtheFrenchshore。
　　Anearerplaceisofferednow；andthereHehopesGradassoshallhisprizerestore；
　　MovedalsobyAlmontes'buglerare，Toacceptthechallengewhichtheheraldbore；
　　NorlessbyBrigliadoro；sinceheknewInAgramant'spossessionwerethetwo。
　　LVIII
　　HechoseforhiscompanionsinthefightThefaithfulBrandimartandOlivier:
　　Wellhasheprovedtheoneandtheother'smight；
　　Knowshealiketobothispassingdear。
　　GoodhorsesandgoodarmourseekstheknightAndgoodlyswordsandlances，farandnear，Forhimandhis；meseemstoyouisknownHownoneofthosethreewarriorshadhisown。
　　LIX
　　OrlandoasIofthavecertified
　　Infury，hishadscatteredwideandfar；
　　Rodomonttooktheothers'，whichbesideTheriver，lockedinthathighturretare。
　　FewthroughoutAfricacouldtheyprovide；
　　AswellbecausetoFrance，inthatlongwar，KingAgramanthadbornawaythebest，AsbecauseAfricabutfewpossest。
　　LX
　　Whatcouldbehadofarmour，rustedo'erAndbrownwithage，Orlandobidsunite；
　　Meanwhilewithhiscompanionsontheshore，Hewalks，discoursingonthefuturefight。
　　Sowanderingfromtheircampthreemilesandmore，Itchancedthat，turningtowardstheseatheirsight，Underfullsailapproaching，theydescriedAhelmlessbarque，withnoughthercoursetoguide。
　　LXI
　　She，withoutpilot，withoutcrew，alone，Aswindandfortuneorderedit，wasbound:
　　Thevesselnearedtheshore，withsailsfull-blown，Furrowingthewaves，untilshetooktheground。
　　Butereofthesethreewarriorsmorebeshown，ThelovewherewithItotheChildambound，Tohisstorybringsmeback，andbidsrecordWhatpast'twixthimandClermont'swarlikelord。
　　LXII
　　Ispakeofthatgoodpairofwarriors，whoHadbothretreatedfromthemartialfray，Beholdingpactandtreatybrokenthrough，Andeverytroopandbandindisarray。
　　Whichleadertohisoathwasfirstuntrue，Andwasoccasionofsuchevil，theyStudytolearnofallthepassingtrain；
　　KingAgramantortheEmperorCharlemagne。
　　LXIII
　　MeanwhileaservantoftheChild's，athand，——Faithful，expertandwarywasthewight，Norintheshockofeitherfuriousband，Hadeverofhiswarlikelordlostsight——
　　ToboldRogeroborehishorseandbrand，Thathemightaidhiscomradesnowinflight。
　　Rogerobackedthesteedandgraspedthesword；
　　Butnotinbattlemixedthatmartiallord。
　　LXIV
　　Thencehedeparted；buthefirstrenewedHiscompactwithMontalban'sknight——thatsoHisAgramantconvincedofperjurystood——
　　Himandhisevilsecthewouldforego。
　　ThatdaynofurtherfeatsofhardihoodRogerowillperformagainstthefoe:
　　HebutdemandsofallthatmakeforArles，Whofirstbrokefaith，KingAgramantorCharles?
　　LXV
　　Fromallhehearsrepeated，farandnear，ThatAgramanthadbrokethepromiseplight:
　　Helovesthatking，andfromhissidetoveer，Forthis，believeswouldbenoerrorlight。
　　TheMoorswerebrokeandscatteredthiswhilereHasbeenrehearsedandfromthegiddyheightOfHERrevolvingwheelweredownwardhurled，Whoatherpleasurerollsthisnetherworld。
　　LXVI
　　Rogeropondersifheshouldremain，Orrathershouldhissovereignlordattend:
　　LoveforhisladyfitshimwithareinAndbit，whichletshimnottoAfrickwend；
　　Wheelshim，andtoacountercourseagainSpurshim，andthreatshisrestivemoodtoshend，Savehemaintainsthetreaty，andthetrothPledgedtothepaladinwithsolemnoath。
　　LXVII
　　Awakeful，stingingcare，ontheothersideScourgesandgoadsnolessthecavalier；
　　Lest，ifhenowfromAgramantdivide，Heshouldbetaxedwithbasenessorwithfear。
　　Ifmanydeemitwellheshouldabide，Tomanyandmanyitwouldillappear:
　　Manywouldsay，thatoathsunbindingare，Which'tisunlawfulandunjusttoswear。
　　LXVIII
　　HeallthatdayandtheensuingnightRemainsalone，andsothefollowingday；
　　Foreversiftinginhisdoubtfulsprite，Ifitbebettertodepartorstay:
　　LastlyforAgramantdecidestheknight；
　　TohiminAfrickwillhewendhisway:
　　Movedbyhisloveforhisliege-ladysore，Butmovedbyhonourandbydutymore。
　　LXIX
　　HemadeforArles，whereyethehopedwouldrideThefleetwhichhimtoAfricamightbear；
　　Norintheportnoroffingshipsespied，NorSaracenssavedeadbeheldhethere。
　　ForAgramanthadswepttheroadsteadwide，Andburntwhatvesselsinthehavenwere。
　　Rogerotakestheroad，whenhishopefails，Alongthesea-beatshoretowardMarseilles。
　　LXX
　　Uponsomeboathehopedtolayhishand，Whichhimforloveorforceshouldthenceconvey。
　　AlreadyOgier'ssonhadmadetheland，Withthebarbarians'fleet，hiscaptiveprey。
　　YoucouldnottherehavecastagrainofsandBetweenthosevessels；mooredcloselylayThemightysquadronstothatharbourbrought，Withconquerorsthese，andthosewithprisonersfraught。
　　LXXI
　　ThevesselsoftheMoorthatwerenotmadeThefoodoffireandwateronthatnightSavingsomefewthatfledwereallconveyedSafetoMarseillesbythevictoriousknightSevenofthosekings，thatMoorishsceptresswayed，Who，havingseentheirsquadronputtoflight，Withtheirsevenshipshadyieldedtothefoe，Stoodmuteandweeping，overwhelmedwithwoe。
　　LXXII
　　Dudonhadissuedforthupondryland，BenttofindCharlemagnethatveryday；
　　AndoftheMoorishspoilandcaptivebandMadeintriumphalpompalongdisplay。
　　Theprisonersallwererangeduponthestrand，AndroundthemstoodtheirNubianvictorsgay；
　　Who，shoutinginhispraise，withloudacclaim，MadeallthatregionringwithDudon'sname。
　　LXXIII
　　Rogero，whenfromfartheshipshespied，BelievedtheywerethefleetofAgramant，And，toknowfurther，prickedhiscourser'sside；
　　Then，nearer，midthoseknightsofmicklevaunt，Nasamon'skingaprisonerhedesired，Agricalt，Bambirago，Farurant，Balastro，Manilardo，andRimedont；
　　Whostoodwithweepingeyesanddroopingfront。
　　LXXIV
　　IntheirunhappystatetoleavethatcrewTheChild，wholovedthosemonarchs，cannotbear；
　　Thatuselessistheemptyhandheknew；
　　Thatwhereforceisnot，littleprofitsprayer。
　　Hecouchedhislance，theirkeeperoverthrew，Thenprovedhiswontedmightwithfaulchionbare；
　　AndinamomentstretcheduponthestrandAboveahundredoftheNubianband。
　　LXXV
　　ThenoiseSirDudonhears，theslaughterspies，Butknowsnotwhothestrangercavalier:
　　Hemarkshow，puttorout，hispeopleflies；
　　Withanguish，withlamentandmightyfear；
　　Quicklyforcourser，shield，andhelmetcries，Bosom，andarms，andthighs，weremailedwhilere
　　Leapsonhishorse，nor——havingseizedhislance——
　　ForgetsheisapaladinofFrance。
　　LXXVI
　　Hecalledoneveryonetostandaside，Andwiththegallingspurhiscourserprest；
　　Meanwhileahundredotherfoeshavedied，Andfilledwithhopewaseveryprisoner'sbreast；
　　AndasRogeroholyDudonspiedApproachonhorseback，footmenweretherest，
　　Esteeminghimtheirhead，hechargedtheknight，Impelledbyhugedesiretoprovehismight。
　　LXXVII
　　Already，onhispart，hadmovedtheDane；
　　ButwhenhesawtheChildwithoutaspear，Heflangisownfarfromhim，indisdainTotakesuchvantageofthecavalier。
　　AdmiringatSirDudon'scourteousvein，“Beliehimselfhecannot，“saidthepeer，“AndofthoseperfectwarriorsmustbeoneThatasthepaladinsofFranceareknown。
　　LXXVIII
　　“IfImywillcancompass，heshallshewHisname，tome，erefurtherdeedbedone。”
　　Hemadedemand；andinthestrangerknewDudon，theDanishOgier'svaliantson:
　　HefromRogeroclaimedanequaldue，AndfromtheChildascourteousanswerwon——
　　Theirnamesoneithersideannounced——thefoesAbolddefiancespeak，andcometoblows。
　　LXXIX
　　BoldDudonhadwithhimthatironmace，Whichwonhimdeathlessfameinmanyafight:
　　WherewithheprovedhimfullyoftheraceOfthatgoodDanishwarrior，famedformight。
　　Thatbestoffaulchions，whichthroughironcaseOfcuirassorofcasquewaswonttobite，YouthfulRogerofromthescabbardsnatched，AndwiththemartialDanehisvalourmatched。
　　LXXX
　　ButforthegentleyouthwaseverwilledTooffendhislady-lovetheleasthecould，Andknewheshouldoffendher，ifhespilled，Inthatdisastrousbattle，Dudon'sbloodWellinthelineageofFrenchhousesskilledHewistofBeatrice'ssisterhood，——Bradamant'smothershe——withArmelline，ThemotheroftheDanishpaladine。
　　LXXXI
　　Hethereforeneverthrustinthataffray，Andrarelysmoteanedgeonplateandchain。
　　Nowwardingoffthemace，nowgivingway，Beforethefallofthatdescendingbane。
　　TurpinbelievesitinRogerolaySirDudoninfewsword-strokestohaveslain。
　　YetneverwhentheDanehisguardforegoes，Saveonthefaulchion'sflatdescendtheblows。
　　LXXXII
　　Theflatasfeatlyastheedgeheplies，Ofthatgoodfaulchionforgedofstubborngrain；
　　And，atstrangeblindman'sbluff，inwearywise，HammersonDudonwithsuchmightandmain，Heoftendazzlessothewarrior'seyes，Thathardlyhehissaddlecanmaintain。
　　Buttowinbetteraudienceformyrhyme，MycantoIdefertoothertime。
　　CANTO41
　　ARGUMENT
　　HisprisonerstotheChildtheDanishpeerConsigns，who，homewardbound，arewreckedatsea；
　　Byswimmingheescapes，andasincereAndfaithfulservantnowofChristishe。
　　MeanwhileboldBrandimart，andOlivier，AndRolandfiercelychargethehostilethree。
　　Sobrinoisleftwoundedinthestrife；
　　GradassoandAgramantdeprivedoflife。
　　I
　　Theodourwhichwell-fashionedbearorhair，OfthatwhichfindanddaintyraimentsteepsOfgentlestripling，orofdamselfair，——Whooftenloveawakens，assheweeps——
　　Ifitoozeforthandscenttheambientair，Andwhichformanyadayitsvirtuekeeps，Wellshows，bymanifesteffectsandsure，Howperfectwasitsfirstperfumeandpure。
　　II
　　ThedrinkthattohiscostgoodIcarusdrewOfyorehissun-burnedsicklementocheer，Andwhich'tissaidluredCeltsandBoithroughOurAlpinehills，untouchedbytoilwhilere，Wellshowsthatcordialwasthedraught，whennew；
　　Sinceitpreservesitsvirtuethroughtheyear。
　　Thetreetowhichitswintryfoliagecleaves，Wellshowsthatverdantwereitsspringtideleaves。
　　III
　　Thefamouslineage，forsomanyyearsOfcourtesythegreatandlastinglight，Whichever，brighteningasitburns，appearsToshineandflamemoreclearlytothesight，WellprovesthesireofEste'snoblepeersMust，amidmortals，haveshoneforthasbrightInallfairgiftswhichraisementothesky，Asthegladsunmidglitteringorbsonhigh。
　　IV
　　Asinhiseveryotherfeatexprest，Rogero'svaliantmindandcourteousloreWereshowedbytokensclearandmanifest，Andhishighmindednessshonemoreandmore；——
　　SotowardtheDanethosevirtuesstoodconfest，WithwhomasIrehearsedtoyoubefore
　　Hehadbeliedhismightystrengthandbreath；
　　Forpitylothtoputthatlordtodeath。
　　V
　　TheDanishwarriorwaswellcertified，Nowishtoslayhimhadtheyouthfulknight，Whosparedhimnow，whenopenwashisside；
　　Now，whensoweariedhenomorecouldsmite。
　　Whenfinallyheknew，andplaindescriedRogeroscrupledtoputforthhismight，Ifwithlessvigourandlessprowesssteeled，Atleastincourtesyhewouldnotyield。
　　VI
　　“Pardi，sir，makewepeace；“hesaid“successInthiscontentioncannotfalltome——
　　Cannotbemine；forImyselfconfessConqueredandcaptivetothycourtesy。”
　　TohimRogeroanswered，“AndnolessIcovetpeace，than'tisdesiredbythee。
　　Butthisuponcondition，thatthosesevenArefreedfrombondage，andtomearegiven。”
　　VII
　　WiththatheshowedthosesevenwhereofIspake，Boundandwithdroopingheads，asadarray；
　　Adding，hemusttohimnohindrancemake，WhowouldthosekingstoAfricaconvey。
　　AndDudonthusallowedtheChildtotakeThoseseven，andhimallowedtobearawayAbarkaswell；whatlikeshimbesthechooses，Amidthosevessels，andforAfricklooses。
　　VIII
　　Heloosesbarkandsail；andinboldwiseTrustingtheficklewind，toseawardstood。
　　Atfirstonherduecoursethevesselflies，Andfillsthepilotfullofhardihood。
　　Thebeachretreats，andfromthesailors'eyesSofades，theseaappearsashorelessflood。
　　Uponthedarkeningoftheday，thewindDisplaysitsfickleandperfidiouskind。
　　IX
　　Itshiftsfrompooptobeam，frombeamtoprow，Andeventhereshortseasondothremain:
　　Thereelingshipconfoundsthepilot；nowStruckfore，nowaft，nowonherbeamagain。
　　Threateningthebillowsrise，withhaughtybrow，AndNeptune'swhiteherdlowsabovethemain。
　　Asmanydeathsappeartodauntthatrout，Aswaveswhichbeattheirtroubledbarkabout。
　　X
　　Nowblowsthewindinfront，andnowinrear，Anddrivesthiswavean-end，thatotherback；
　　Othersthereelingvessel'ssideo'erpeer；
　　Andeverybillowthreatensequalwrack。
　　Thepilotsighs，confusedandpalewithfear；
　　Vainlyhecallsaloudtoshiftthetack，Tostrikeorjibetheyard；andwithhishand，Signstothecrewthethinghewouldcommand。
　　XI
　　Butsoundorsignallittleboots；theeyeSeesnotamidthedimandrainynight；
　　Thevoiceunheardascendsintothesky，——
　　Thesky，whichwithalouderlarumsmiteThetroubledsailors'universalcry，Androarofwaters，whichtogetherfight。
　　Unheardiseveryhest，above，below，Starboardorlarboard，uponpooporprow。
　　XII
　　Inthestrainedtacklesoundsahollowroar，Whereinthestrugglingwinditsfurybreaks；
　　Theforkedlightningflashesevermore，Withfearfulthunderheaven'swideconcaveshakes。
　　Onetotherudderruns，onegraspsanoar；
　　Eachtohisseveralofficehimbetakes。
　　Onewillmakefast，anotherwillletgo；
　　Waterintothewaterothersthrow。
　　XIII
　　Lo！howlinghorribly，thesoundingblast，WhichBoreasinhissuddenfuryblows，Scourgeswithtatteredsailthereelingmast:
　　Almostashighasheaventhewaterflows:
　　Theoarsarebroken；andsofellandfastThattempestpelts，theprowtoleewardgoes；
　　Andtheungovernedvessel'sbatteredsideIsundefendedfromthefoamingtide。
　　XIV
　　Fallenonherstarboardside，onherbeamends，Abouttoturnkeeluppermost，shelies。
　　Meanwhile，hissoultoHeaveneachrecommends，Surerthansuretosink，withpiteouscries。
　　ScatheuponscathemaliciousFortunesends，Andwhenonewoeisweathered，othersrise。
　　O'erstrained，thevesselsplits；andthroughherseamsInmanyapartthehostilewaterstreams。
　　XV
　　AfierceassaultandcruelcoildothkeepUponallsidesthatwintrytempestfell。
　　Nowtotheirsightsohighthebillowsleap，Itseemsthatthesetoheavenabovewouldswell；
　　Now，plungingwiththewave，theysinksodeep，Thattheyappeartospythegulfsofhell。
　　Smallhopethereisornone:withfaulteringbreathTheygazeuponinevitabledeath。
　　XVI
　　Onadespiteoussea，thatlivelongnight，Theydrifted，asthewindinfuryblew。
　　ThefuriouswindthatwiththedawninglightShouldhaveabated，gatheredforceanew。
　　Lo！abarerock，ahead，appearsinsight，Whichvainlywouldthewretchedbandeschew；
　　Whomtowardsthatcliff，intheirdespite，impelTheragingtempestandtheroaringswell。
　　XVII
　　Threetimesandfourthepale-facedpilotwroughtThetillerwithavigorouspushtosway；
　　Andforthebarkasurerpassagesought:
　　Butthewavessnaptandborethehelmaway。
　　Tolower，oreasethebellyingcanvasaughtThesailorshadnopower；nortimehadtheyTomendthatill，orcounselwhatwasbest；
　　Forthemtoohardthemortalperilprest。