书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2892章 LVII

And had upon his head descended shear, Whereat designed to strike the savage fair.

Scarce his left arm can good Rogero rear;

Can scarce the shield and blazoned bird upbear.

All pity he casts off, and 'twould appear As in his eyes a lighted torch did glare.

As hard as he can smite, he smites; and woe To thee, Marphisa, if he plants the blow!