书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2984章 LXIV

" `But the holy priest, while this shall be about, Upon wine, thither for that purpose sped, His orisons, appropriate and devout, Blessing withal the liquor, shall have said;

Then from the flask into a cup pour out, And give the blessed wine to them that wed.

But 'tis the spouse's part to take the cup;

And first that vessel's cordial beverage sup.'