书城公版Orlando Furioso
19612600000704

第704章 IX

Thither large portion of the populace, Climbing the palace roof, had made resort;

For strongly walled, and furnished was the place With ammunition, for their long support.

Rodomont, mad with pride, had, in his chace Of the scared burghers, singly cleared the court, He with one daring hand, which scorned the world, Brandished the sword; -- his other wildfire hurled;