书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2677章 XV

"But, rather of my state than theirs to shew, And sin which brought me hither: -- I was fair, But so much haughtier was than fair of hue, I know not if I ever equalled were:

Nor which was most excessive of the two, My pride of beauty, could to thee declare.

Though it is certain, Pride but took its rise In that rare loveliness which pleased all eyes.