书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1580章 V

Viewing the madman's wonderous feats more near, The frighted band of rustics turned and fled;

But they, in their disorder, knew not where, As happens oftentimes in sudden dread.

The madman in a thought is in their rear, Seizes a shepherd, and plucks off his head;

And this as easily as one might take Apple from tree, or blossom from the brake.