Baiardo shocked the steed of lesser might, Backed by Orlando, with such might and main, He made that courser stagger, left and right, And measure next his length upon the plain:
Vainly to raise him strove Anglantes' knight, Thrice, nay four times, with rowels and with rein;
Balked of his end, he lights upon the field, Draws Balisarda, and uplifts his shield.