书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2969章 XLIX

"And, for he knew 'twas useless to entreat, Devised to make her his by force of hand;

Armed, and in silence, near his father's seat, Where must pass knight and lady, took his stand.

Through natural daring and through amorous heat, He with too little thought the matter planned;

So that, when he beheld the knight advance, He issued, to assail him, lance to lance.