书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1339章 LXIX

He, if he might, is any thing beside, Would readily assist him in his need.

-- His only wish, (the cavalier replied,)

Was, he might be from ill Gabrina freed, Ere him some mighty mischief should betide, Of future penitence the bitter seed.

Gabrina keeps on earth her downcast eye;

For ill the simple truth admits reply.