书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第713章 XVIII

Of all the cities under eastern skies, Most wealthy, populous, and fairly dight, 'Tis said, Damascus is; which distant lies From Salem seven days' journey; its fair site, A fertile plain, abundant fruits supplies, Winter and summer, sojourn of delight.

Shading the city from the dawning day, A mountain intercepts its early ray.