书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第3348章 XLVII

Cleaving the flood with nimble hands and feet He swims, amid the horrid surges' roar, On him the threatening wind and tempest beat, But him his harassed conscience vexes more.

Christ's wrath he fears; and, since in waters sweet (When time and fair occasion served of yore)

He, in his folly, baptism little prized, Fears in these bitter waves to be baptized.