书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2650章 CXVII

"Nor angel" -- good Astolpho made reply-- "Nor new Messiah, I from heaven descend;

No less a mortal and a sinner I, To such high grace unworthy to pretend.

To slay the monsters I all means will try, Or drive them from the realm which they offend.

If I shall prosper, be thy praises paid To God alone, who sent me to thine aid.