书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第3506章 CIV

Rinaldo was nigh moved the cup to raise, And seek what he would haply wish unsought:

Forward he reached his hand and took the vase, About to prove his fortune in the draught.

Then of the passing peril of the case, Before it touched his lips, the warrior thought.

But let me, sir, repose myself, and I

Will then relate the Paladin's reply.

CANTO 43