书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1195章 LXIX

On the other hand, the stripling's age, in May Of youth, with courtesy and valour fraught, Upon the maid and comrades with such sway, Touching their breasts with love and pity, wrought That they of freedom, for which he must pay The forfeit of his life, nigh loathed the thought;

And if Marphisa him perforce must kill, She is resolved as well herself to spill.