书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第967章 CXXXIX

A fruitful rill, by limpid fountain fed, Waters, all round about, the fertile space.

The land of Venus truly may be said That passing joyous and delightful place:

For every maid and wife, who there is bred, Is through the world beside, unmatched in grace:

And Venus wills, till their last hour be tolled, That Love should warm their bosoms, young and old.