书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第14章 XIV

And if the other he too much caress, Who cannot but caress her, there are none See evil in the deed, but rather guess It is in pity, is in goodness done:

Since to raise up and comfort in distress Whom Fortune's wheel beats down in changeful run, Was never blamed; with glory oftener paid;

-- So much the more, a young -- a harmless maid.