The courser, and, through him, the cavalier, Bradamant knew to be the wicked Count, And, having heard him, and perused him near, With more attentive eye and front to front-- "This is the man," (the damsel said) " 'tis clear, Who erst designed me outrage and affront.
Lo! him the traitor's sin doth hither speed, Of all his treasons to receive the meed."