书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1419章 LXXVII

The cruel courtezan by whom was made, And by whose hest maintained, that evil rite, Reminds the warriors that they are arrayed By oath and pact, to avenge her in the fight.

"If with this lance alone thy foes are laid On earth, why should I band with other knight?"

(Guido the savage said) "and, if I lie, Off with my head, for I consent to die."