书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第1897章 CXVII

Even to his courser's neck Rogero bends;

Nor, when he would, himself can rear;

Because the sword of Ulien's son descends As well upon the youthful cavalier;

And, but that adamant his face defends, Across the cheeks his tempered helm would sheer.

The Child, in anguish, opens either hand;

And this the bridle drops and that the brand.