书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2167章 XXII

To Argier's warlike king, unused to wine, (Cursed, and forbidden by his law, esteemed)

The liquor, tasted once, appeared divine, Sweeter than nectar or than manna seemed:

He, quaffing largely, now of Ishmael's line The sober use deserving censure deemed.

So fast their cups with that good wine they fill, Each reveller's head is whirling like a mill.