Rogero Richardetto from the pains Of fire preserves, doomed by Marsilius dead:
He to Rogero afterwards explains Fully the cause while he to death was led.
Them mournful Aldigier next entertains, And with them the ensuing morning sped, Vivian and Malagigi to set free;
To Bertolagi sold for hire and fee.
Oh! mighty springs of war in youthful breast, Impetuous force of love, and thirst of praise!
Nor yet which most avails is known aright:
For each by turns its opposite outweighs.
Within the bosom here of either knight, Honour, be sure, and duty strongly sways:
For the amorous strife between them is delayed, Till to the Moorish camp they furnish aid.