书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第161章 XLVIII

These, armed with sling or bow, upon the shore, And these supplied with spear or sword descend;

And on each side, behind him and before, Distant and near, as best they can, offend.

At such a brutal insult wonders sore The peer, who sees that mischief they intend, In vengeance for the cruel monster slain, Whence he had glory hoped, and praise to gain.