书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1332章 LXII

"In what condition think you, sir, remained The wretched elder by his fears opprest?

Thus by the woman's suddenness constrained, He had no time for thinking what were best.

He, lest more doubt of him be entertained, Tastes of the chalice, at Gabrina's hest;

And the sick man, emboldened so, drinks up All the remainder of the poisoned cup.