书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1523章 LXXXIV

The truncheons which the valiant champions bear, Fail in the combat, and few blows resist;

Both rage with mightier fury, here and there, Left without other weapon than the fist;

With this the desperate foes engage, and, where The hand can grapple, plate and mail untwist.

Let none desire, to guard himself from wrongs, A heavier hammer or more holding tongs.