书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1072章 LIII

For this the master finds a remedy, Who bids them cast out spars, and veer away A line which holds this float, and as they flee, So, by two-thirds, their furious course delay.

This counsel boots, and more the augury From him whose lights upon the gunwale play.

This saves the vessel, haply else undone;

And makes her through the sea securely run.