书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2539章 VI

When thus the castle's lord addressed that crew:

"Know, of adventures in this chamber wrought, Up to our days, have yet been witnessed few;

A warfare storied, but its fields unfought.

Who limned the battles, these as well foreknew.

Here of defeats to come and victories taught, Whate'er in Italy our host befalls You may discern as painted on these walls.