书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1113章 XCIV

Both lances, made of willow thin and dry, Rather than stout and stubborn oak, appeared;

So splintered even to the rest, they fly:

While with such force the encountering steeds careered, It seemed, as with a scythe-blade equally The hams of either courser had been sheared.

Alike both fall; but voiding quick the seat, The nimble riders start upon their feet.