Rogero ceased not from his task; he caught, By hand or arm, the fiercely struggling pair, Till to the utmost pitch of fury wrought The fell Marphisa's angry passions were.
She, that this ample world esteemed at nought, Of the Child's friendship had no further care.
Plucked from the foe, she ran to seize her sword, And fastened next upon that youthful lord.