书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2641章 CVIII

Whene'er to eat or drink the wretched man Prepared, by that resistless need pursued, Forthwith -- infernal and avenging clan-- Appeared the monstrous Harpies' craving brood;

Which, armed with beak and talons, overran Vessel and board, and preyed upon the food;

And what their wombs suffice not to receive Foul and defiled the loathsome monsters leave.