Astolpho soars in air. Upon account Of Pinnabel is prisoned Scotland's heir:
By Roland freed, Frontino Rodomont Takes from Hippalca, trusted to her care.
With Mandricardo strives Anglantes' count:
Who, next, offended by his lady fair, Into the fury falls, so strange and fell, Which in the world has not a parallel.
Let each assist the other in his need;
Seldom good actions go without their due;
And if their just reward should not succeed, At least, nor death, nor shame, nor loss ensue.
Who wrongs another, the remembered meed As well shall have, and soon or later rue.
That mountains never meet, but that men may, And oft encounter, is an ancient say.