书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2470章 XLVIII

She took the courser that was wont to bear Astolpho, and with him the lance of gold, By whose sole touch unhorsed all champions were.

Needless anew I deem it to unfold Why by Astolpho given, and when and where, Or how that spear obtained the warrior bold.

The lady took the lance, but nothing guessed Of the stupendous virtue it possessed.