书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1822章 XLI

"From the beginning even to our day, Aye has that monster grown, and aye will grow;

And till much time be past will grow alway:

Was never mightier, nor worse cause of woe.

That Python, oft the theme of ancient lay, So passing wonderful and fierce in show, Came not by half this loathsome monster nigh, In all its foulness and deformity.