This while the lady begs him not to bray Longer the monster's rugged scale in vain.
"For heaven's sake turn and loose me" (did she say, Still weeping) "ere the orc awake again.
Bear me with thee, and drown me in mid-way.
Let me not this foul monster's food remain."
By her just plaint Rogero moved, forebore, Untied the maid, and raised her from the shore.