书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第139章 XXVI

How, foul and pestilent discovery, Didst thou find place within the human heart?

Through thee is martial glory lost, through thee The trade of arms became a worthless art:

And at such ebb are worth and chivalry, That the base often plays the better part.

Through thee no more shall gallantry, no more Shall valour prove their prowess as of yore.