Rinaldo, unimpeded by such thought, Strove in all ways Rogero to o'erthrow;
Fierce and despiteous whirled his axe, and sought Now in the arms, now head, to wound the foe.
Rogero circled here and there, and caught Upon his weapon's shaft the coming blow;
And, if ever smote, aye strove to smite Where he should injure least Montalban's knight.