书城公版Orlando Furioso
19612600003885

第3885章 LXXV

As he that layeth siege to well-walled town, And flanked about with solid bulwarks, still Renews the assault; now fain would batter down Gateway or tower; now gaping fosse would fill;

Yet vainly toils (for entrance is there none)

And wastes his host, aye frustrate of his will;

So sorely toils and strives without avail The damsel, nor can open plate or mail.