书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2013章 XCVI

But the wise king, Sobrino, who was by, Him from the quest endeavoured to dissuade, And that with his exalted majesty Such enterprize were ill assorted said:

Although firm hope, nay full security, He had to overcome that martial maid, If he with pain subdued a woman, shame, Rather than honour, would pursue his name.