书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第646章 XXXIX

Such reasons, and yet better for, that need Might good Rinaldo in his speech infer;

And with quick phrase and voice, to valiant deed The high-minded barons and bold army stir;

And this was but to goad a willing steed (As the old proverb says) who lacks no spur.

He moved the squadrons, having closed his speech, Softly, beneath their separate banners, each.