书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1002章 CLXXIV

So said he, and his talk cut quickly short, Coming where learned Alpheus slumbered nigh;

Who had the year before sought Charles's court, In medicine, magic, and astrology Well versed; but now in art found small-support, Or rather found that it was all a lie.

He had foreseen, that he his long-drawn life Should finish in the bosom of his wife.