书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第329章 XXXIX

I could not say what mischiefs these offend;

One dies, and one departs without its tail;

Another crippled cannot move an-end, And wriggling wreathes its length without avail:

While this, whom more propitious saints befriend, Safe through the grass drags off its slimy trail.

Dire was the stroke; yet should no wonder breed, Since good Orlando's arm achieved the deed.