书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2009章 XCII

"But because haply some one may pretend I have till such a time of strife delayed My vengeance, when such famous knights contend, For three days shall the wretch's doom be stayed;

In the mean time let him who would defend That caitiff, come himself, or send him aid.

For afterwards, if none the deed prevent, His carcass shall a thousand birds content.