书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第88章 LXXXVIII

"A burning pine by Kildare is displayed;

By Desmond on white field a crimson bend.

Nor only England, Scotland, Ireland, aid King Charlemagne; but to assist him wend The Swede and Norse, and succours are conveyed From Thule, and the farthest Iceland's end.

All lands that round them lie, in fine, increase His host, by nature enemies to peace.