Rogero's word was pledged for his return When fifteen days or twenty were gone by:
So had he after to Hippalca sworn, Bidding her boldly on his faith rely.
"From accidents that chance at every turn"
(Cried Bradamant) "what warranty have I, Alas! -- and such are commonest in war-- That none the knight's return for ever bar?
` LXXXII
"Alas! alas! Rogero, that above Myself hast evermore been prized by me, Who would have thought thou more than me could'st love Any, and most thy mortal enemy?
And harm'st where thou should'st help; nor do I see If thou as worthy praise or blame regard Such tardiness to punish and reward.