书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第3887章 LXXVII

Now stopt, now circled, now retired the knight, And oft his hand his foot accompanied;

And lifted shield, and shifted sword in fight, Where shifting he the hostile hand espied.

Either he smote her not, or -- die he smite-- Smote, where he deemed least evil would betide.

The lady, ere the westering sun descend, Desires to bring that duel to an end.