书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2326章 XIV

The chargers such a rough encounter made, That on his crupper sank each staggering horse:

Rinaldo's rose so quick, he might be said Scarcely to interrupt his rapid course:

The stranger's broke his spine and shoulder-blade;

That other shocked him with such desperate force.

When his lord sees him slain, he leaves his seat, And in an instant springs upon his feet;