书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2152章 VII

He fell into the sea, by one is said, Distant three miles and more; and, in that sound, He having prayer, and Ave vainly made, Because he knew not how to swim, was drowned.

Others report a Saint bestowed his aid, And dragged him with a visible hand aground.

Whichever be the reading of this mystery, Of him I speak no further in mine history.