书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第3632章 CXXVI

"He drew his sword on her, and signified The mandate by her angry husband given;

That so she might entreat, before she died, Forgiveness of her every sin from Heaven.

I know not how; she vanished from his side, When through her flank the blade he would have driven.

Vainly long time he seeks her, then remains Foiled and outscorned, for guerdon of his pains.