书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第3458章 LVI

But scarcely was on earth extended, ere She rose and shook her snakes in volumed spire.

The knight no more assails her with the spear;

But is resolved to plague the foe with fire:

He gripes the mace and thunders in her rear With frequent blows, like tempest in its ire;

Nor leaves a moment to that monster fell To strike one stroke in answer, ill or well;