书城公版Orlando Furioso
19612600001974

第1974章 LVII

Saying the Count, in yielding to his foe That sword, the Beavers' known device had tried;

Who. followed closely by the hunter, know Their fell pursuer covers nought beside.

Ere he had heard him out, -- "Nor I forego That sword to thee nor any one," (replied Gradasso, fierce,) "well earned by me, at cost Of treasure, and of pain, and people lost.