第2章
X
"Twashereanagedherdsman，onewhotendedAnumeroustroopofmares，hadmadehiswon:
These，seekingpasture，throughthevalleywended，Wherethegreengrasswasfedbyfresheningrun:
Whilestallsoneithersidethecave，defendedHischargefromtheoppressivenoon-tidesun；
Angelica，within，thatlivelongday，Unseenofpryingeyes，prolongedherstay；
XI
Andaboutevening，whenrefreshedwithrestAndfood，shedeemedhercourseshemightrenew；
Incertainrusticweedsherbodydressed:
Howdifferentfromthoserobesofred，orblue，Green，yellow，purple，heraccustomedvest，Sovariousinitsfashion，shape，andhue！
Yethernotsothathabitmisbecame，Butthatshelookedthefairandnobledame。
XII
ThenPhillis"andNeaera"spraiseforbear，AndyewhosingofAmarylliscease，OrflyingGalataea，notsofair，TityrusandMelibaeus，withyourpeace！
"Twasherethebeauteousladytookamare，Whichlikedherbest，ofallthatherd"sincrease。
Then，andthenfirstconceivedthethought，againToseekintheLevantherantientreign。
XIII
ThiswhileRogero，afterhehadpassedLongspaceinhopethemaidmightre-appear，Awakenedfromhisfoolishdreamatlast，Andfoundshewasnotnigh，anddidnothear。
Thentoremounthisgriffin-coursercast，Inearthandairaccustomedtocareer。
But，havingslipthisbit，thewingedhorseHadtoweredandsoaredinairafreercourse。
XIV
TohisfirstilladditiongraveandsoreWastohavelostthebirdofrapidwing，WhichhenobetterthanthemockeryborePutonhimbythemaid；butdeeperstingThanthisorthat，implants，andpainshimmore，Thethoughtofhavinglostthepreciousring；
Notforitspowersomuch，esteemedaboveItsworth，asgivenhimbyhisladylove。
XV
Afflictedbeyondmeasure，he，withshieldCastonhisshoulder，andnew-casedinmail，Leftthesea-side，andthroughagrassyfieldPursuedhisway，towardsaspaciousvale:
Wherehebeheldapath，bywoodconcealed，Thewidestandmostbeateninthedale。
Norfarhadwoundtheclosestshadeswithin，Ereonhisrightheheardamightydin。
XVI
Heheardadin，andfearfulclashingsoundOfarms，andhurryingonwitheagerpace"Twixttreeandtree，twofuriouschampionsfound，Wagingfiercefightincloseandstraightenedplace:
Whotoeachother(warringonwhatgroundIknownot)neithershowedregardnorgrace。
Theoneagiantwasofhaughtycheer，Andoneaboldandgallantcavalier。
XVII
Coveredwithshieldandsword，one，leaping，spedNowherenowthere，andthushimselfdefended，Lestatwo-handedmaceuponhisheadShouldfall，withwhichthegiantstilloffended:——
Onthefieldlayhishorse，alreadydead。
Rogeropaused，andtothestrifeattended:
Andstraighthiswishesleanttowardstheknight，Whomhewouldfainseeconquerorinthefight:
XVIII
Yetnotforthiswouldlendthechampionaid，Buttobeholdthecruelstrifestoodnigh。
Lo！atwo-handedstrokethegiantmadeUponthelesserwarrior"scasque，andbyThemightyblowtheknightwasoverlaid:
Theother，whenastoundhesawhimlie，Todealthefoehisdeath，hishelmuntied，Sothatthewarrior"sfaceRogerospied。
XIX
Ofhissweetlady，ofhispassingfair，AnddearestBradamantRogerospiesThelovelyvisageofitshelmetbare；
Towardswhom，todealherdeath，thegianthies:
Sothat，advancingwithhisswordinair，TosuddenbattlehimtheChilddefies，Buthe，whowillnotwaitfornewalarm，Takesthehalf-lifelessladyinhisarm，XX
Andonhisshoulderflingsandbearsaway；
Assometimeswolfalittlelambwillbear，OreagleinhercrookedclawsconveyPigeon，orsuch-likebird，throughliquidair。
Rogerorunswithallthespeedhemay，Whoseeshowneededishissuccourthere。
Butwithsuchstridesthegiantscourstheplain，Himwithhiseyestheknightpursueswithpain。
XXI
Thisflyingandthatfollowing，thetwoKeptaclosepathwhichwidenedstill，andtheyPiercingthatforest，issuedforthtoviewOnawidemeadow，whichwithoutitlay——
Nomoreofthis。OrlandoIpursue，ThatboreCymosco"sthunder-boltaway；
Andthishadinthedeepestbottomdrowned，Thatnevermorethemischiefmightbefound。
XXII
Butwithsmallboot:fortheimpiousenemyOfhumannature，taughtthebolttoframe，Aftertheshaft，whichdartingfromtheskyPiercesthecloudandcomestogroundinflame，Who，whenhetemptedEvetoeatanddieWiththeapple，hardlywroughtmorescatheandshame，Somedealbefore，orinourgrandsires"day，Guidedanecromancerwhereitlay。
XXIII
Morethanahundredfathomburiedso，Wherehiddenithadlainamightyspace，TheinfernaltoolbymagicfrombelowWasfishedandbornamidtheGermanrace；
Who，byoneproofandtheother，taughttoknowItspowers，andhewhoplotsforourdisgrace，Thedemon，workingontheirweakerwit，Aslastuponitsfatalpurposehit。
XXIV
ToItalyandFrance，oneveryhandThecruelartamongallpeoplepast:
Andthesethebronzeinhollowmouldexpand，Firstinthefurnacemeltedbytheblast:
Otherstheironbore，andsmallorgrand，Fashionthevarioustubetheypierceorcast。
Andbombard，gun，accordingtoitsframe，Orsinglecannonthis，ordouble，name。
XXV
Thissaker，culverine，orfalconhight，Ihear(allnamestheinventorhasbestowed)；
Whichsplitsorshiverssteelandstoneoutright，And，wherethebulletpasses，makesaroad——
Downtothesword，restorethyweaponsbright，Sadsoldier，totheforge，auselessload；
Andgunorcarbineonthyshoulderlay，Whowithoutthese，Iwot，shalttouchnopay。
XXVI
How，foulandpestilentdiscovery，Didstthoufindplacewithinthehumanheart?
Throughtheeismartialglorylost，throughtheeThetradeofarmsbecameaworthlessart:
Andatsuchebbareworthandchivalry，Thatthebaseoftenplaysthebetterpart。
Throughtheenomoreshallgallantry，nomoreShallvalourprovetheirprowessasofyore。
XXVII
Throughthee，alas！aredead，orhavetodie，SomanynoblelordsandcavaliersBeforethiswarshallend，which，ItalyAfflictingmost，hasdrownedtheworldintears，That，ifIsaidtheword，Ierrnot，I，SayinghesurethecruellestappearsAndworst，ofnature"simpiousandmalign，Whodidthishatefulenginefirstdesign:
XXVIII
AndIshallthink，inordertopursueThesinforever，GodhasdoomedtohellThatcursedsoul，amidtheunhappycrew，BesidetheaccursedJudastheretodwell。
ButfollowwethegoodOrlando，whoSoburnstoseekEbuda"sislandfell，WhosefoulinhabitantsamonstersateWithfleshofwomen，fairanddelicate。
XXIX
Butnolessslowthaneagerwastheknight:
Thewindsappear，whichstillhiscoursedelay；
Who，whetherblowingontheleftorright，Orpoop，sofaintlyinhiscanvasplay，Hisbarkmakeslittlespeed；and，spentoutright，Thebreezewhichwaftshersometimesdiesaway，Orblowssofoul，thatheisfaintosteerAnothercourse，ortotheleewardveer。
XXX
ItwasthewillofHeaventhathe，beforeTheKingofIreland，shouldnotreachtheland，ThehewithgreatereaseuponthatshoreMightactwhatshortlyyoushallunderstand。
“Makefortheisle。Now“(saidhe)“may"stthoumoor，“
(Thusissuingtothepilothiscommand)，“Andgivemeformyneedtheskiff；forI
Willtotherockwithoutmorecompany。
XXXI
“Thebiggestcablethatthouhastaboard，Andbiggestanchortomyhandsconsign；
Thoushaltperceivewhythusmyboatisstored，IfIbutmeetthatmonsterofthebrine。”
Hebadethemlowerthepinnaceoverboard，Withallthingsthatbefittedhisdesign:
Hisarmsheleftbehind，excepthisblade，Andsinglyfortherockyislandmade。
XXXII
Hometohisbreastthecountpullseitheroar，Withtheislandathisback，towhichhewends，Inguisethat，crawlingupthesandyshore，Thecrookedcrabfromseaormarshascends。
ItwasthehourAuroragaybeforeTherisingsunheryellowhairextends(Hisorbasyethalf-seen，half-hidfromsight)
NotwithoutstirringjealousTithon"sspite。
XXXIII
ApproachingtothenakedrockasnearAsvigoroushandmightservetocastastone，Heknewnotifheheard，ordidnothearAcry，sofaintandfeeblewasthemoan。
When，turningtotheleft，thecavalier，Hislevelsightalongthewaterthrown，Nakedasborn，boundtoastump，espiedAdamewhosefeetwerewettedbythetide。
XXXIV
Becauseshedistantis，andevermoreHoldsdownherface，heillcanherdiscern:
Bothscullshepullsamain，andnearstheshore，Withkeendesiremorecertainnewstolearn:
Butnowthewindingbeachisheardtoroar，Andwoodandcavethemightynoisereturn；
Thebillowsswell，and，lo！thebeast！whopressed，Andnighconcealedtheseabeneathhisbreast。
XXXV
Ascloudfromhumidvaleisseentorise，Pregnantwithrainandstorm，whichseemswithalToextinguishedday，andchargedwithdeeperdyesThannight，tospreadthroughoutthisearthlyball，Soswimsthebeast，whosomuchoccupiesOfsea，hemaybesaidtokeepitall。
Wavesroar:collectedinhimself，thepeerLooksproudlyon，unchangedinheartandcheer。
XXXVI
He，asonewellresolvedinhisintent，Movedquicklytoperformthefeatheplanned；
And，forhewouldthedamsel"sharmprevent，Andwouldwiththatassailthebeastathand，Betweenherandtheorctheboathesent，Leavingwithinthesheathhisidlebrand，Anchorandcablenexthetakesinhold，Andwaitsthefoewithconstantheartandbold。
XXXVII
Assoonashimthemonsterhasdescried，Andskiffatlittleinterval，histhroatThefish，toswallowhim，expandssowide，Thathorseandhorsemanthroughhisjawsmightfloat。
HereRolandwiththeanchor，andbeside(UnlessIammistaken)withtheboatPlunged，andengulphedthepartedteethbetwixt，Hisanchorinthetongueandpalatefixt；
XXXVIII
SothatthemonstercouldnolongerdropOrraisehishorridjaws，whichthisextends。
"TisthuswhodigsthemineiswonttopropTheground，andwhereheworkstheroofsuspends，Lestsuddenruinwhelmhimfromatop，Whileheincautiouslyhistaskintends。
Roland(sofarapartwaseitherhook)
Butbyaleapcouldreachthehighestcrook。
XXXIX
Thepropsoplaced，OrlandonowsecureThatthefellbeasthismouthnomorecanclose，Unsheatheshissword，and，inthatcaveobscure，Dealshereandthere，nowthrusts，nowtrenchantblows。
Aswellascitadel，whosewallsimmureTheassailants，candefendherfromherfoes，Themonster，harassedbythewarwithin，DefendshimselfagainstthePaladin。
XL
Nowfloatsthemonstrousbeast，o"ercomewithpain，Whosescalyflanksuponthewavesexpand；
Andnowdescendsintothedeepestmain，Scowersatthebottom，andstirsupthesand。
Therisingfloodillabletosustain，Thecavalierswimsforth，andmakesforland。
Heleavestheanchorfastenedinhistongue，Andgraspstheropewhichfromtheanchorhung。
XLI
Soswimmingtilltheislandisattained，WiththistowardstherockOrlandospeeds:
Hehawlstheanchorhome(afootinggained)，Prickedbywhosedoublefluke，themonsterbleeds。
Thelabouringorctofollowisconstrained，Draggedbythatforcewhicheveryforceexceeds；
WhichatasinglesallymoreachievesThanattenturnsthecirclingwindlassheaves。
XLII
Asawildbull，aboutwhosehorniswoundTheunexpectednoose，leapshereandthere，Whenhehasfeltthecord，andturnshimround，Androllsandrises，yetslipsnotthesnare；
Sofromhispleasantseatandancientbound，Draggedbythatarmandropehecannottear，Withthousandsofstrangewheelsandthousandslides，Themonsterfollowswherethecableguides。
XLIII
ThistheredseawithreasonwouldbehightTo-day，suchstreamsofbloodhavechangeditshue；
Andwherethemonsterlasheditinhisspite，Theeyeitsbottomthroughthewavesmightview。
Andnowhesplashedthesky，anddimmedthelightOftheclearsun，sohighthewaterflew。
Thenoisere-echoinground，thedistantshoreAndwoodandhillreboundthedeafeningroar。
XLIV
ForthfromhisgrottoagedProteushies，Andmountsabovethesurfaceatthesound；
AndhavingseenOrlandodive，andriseFromtheorc，anddragthemonstrousfishtoground，Hisscatteredflockforgot，o"eroceanflies；
Whilesothedinincreases，that，astound，Neptunebidsyokehisdolphins，andthatdayFordistantAethiopiapostsaway。
XLV
WithMelicertaonhershoulders，weepingIno，andNereidswithdishevelledhair，TheGlauci，Tritons，andtheirfellows，leapingTheyknownotwhither，speed，somehere，somethere。
Orlandodrawstoland，thebillowssweeping，Thathorridfish，butmighthislabourspare:
For，withthetormentworn，andtravelsore，Thebrute，exhausted，died，eredraggedashore。
XLVI
Oftheislandershadtroopednopettythrong，Towitnessthatstrangefight，whobyavainAndmiserablesuperstitionstung，Esteemedsuchholydeedaworkprofane；
AndsaidthatthiswouldbeanotherwrongToProteus，andprovokehisireagain；
Makehimhisherdspourforthuponthestrand，Andwiththewholeoldwarfarevextheland；
XLVII
Andthatitbetterweretosueforpeace，Firstfromtheinjuredgod，lestworseensue；
AndProteusfromhiscruelhatewouldcease，Iftheyintotheseatheoffenderthrew。
Astorchtotorchgivesfire，andlightsincrease，Untiltheflameisspreadthecountrythrough，Evensofromhearttoheartthefuryspread，WhichinthewaveswoulddoomOrlandodead。
XLVIII
These，armedwithslingorbow，upontheshore，Andthesesuppliedwithspearorsworddescend；
Andoneachside，behindhimandbefore，Distantandnear，asbesttheycan，offend。
AtsuchabrutalinsultwonderssoreThepeer，whoseesthatmischieftheyintend，Invengeanceforthecruelmonsterslain，Whencehehadgloryhoped，andpraisetogain。
XLIX
Butastheusageisofsurlybear，BysturdyRussorLithuanianled，Littletoheedthedogsincrowdedfair，Norevenattheiryelpstoturnhishead，TheclamourofthechurlsassembledthereOrlandowitnessedwithaslittledread；
Whoknewthathetheroutwhichthreateneddeath，Hadpowertoscatteratasinglebreath:
L
Andspeedilyhemadethemyieldhimplace，Whenturnedonthem，hegraspedhistrenchantblade。
Misjudgingofhisworth，thefoolishraceDeemedthathewouldhaveshortresistancemade；
Sincehimtheysawnocoveringbucklerbrace，Uncuirassed，norinotherarmsarrayed；
Butknewnotthat，fromheadtofoot，askinMorehardthandiamondcasedthePaladin。
LI
WhatbyOrlandootherscannotdo，Theknightbyotherscan；athalfascoreOfblowsinallhethirtykilled；byfewHepassedthatmeasure，ifthestrokesweremore:
AndhadalreadyturnedhimtoundoThenakedlady，havingclearedtheshore，Whenotherlarumsounds，andothercriesFromanewquarteroftheislandrise。
LII
WhilesothePaladinhadkeptinplayThebarbarousislanders，uponthathand，ThemenofIreland，withoutletorfray，Hadpouredfrommanyquartersonthestrand:
Andnow，withoutremorseorpity，slayTheinhabitants，throughallthewastedland；
And，wasitjusticemoved，orcruelrage，Slaughterwithoutregardtosexorage。
LIII
Littleornodefendertheisland-crewAttempt；inpartastakenunaware，Inpartthatinthelittleplacearefew，Andthatthosefewwithoutapurposeare。
"Midsackandfire，thewastedcountrythrough，Theislandersareslain，andeverwhereThewallsareuponearthinruinspread，Norinthelandisleftalivinghead。
LIV
Asifthemightytumultwhichhehears，Andshriekandruinhadconcernedhimnought，ThenakedrocktheboldOrlandonears，Whereshewasplaced，tofeedthemonsterbrought。
Helooks，andknowntohimthedameappears，Andmoreappears，whennigherherhesought:
Olympiasheappears，andisindeedOlympia，whosefaithreapedsoillameed。
LV
WretchedOlympia；whom，besidethescornWhichLoveputonher，Fortunetoopursued，Whosentthecorsairsfell，whichherhadbornThatverydaytotheislandofEbude。
SheRolandrecollectsonhisreturnLandward；but，forthedamselnakedstood，Notonlynoughtshetothewarriorsaid，Butdarednotraisehereyes，anddroptherhead。
LVI
OrlandoaskswhatevildestinyHertothatcruelislandhadconveyedFromwheresheinasmuchfelicityWaswithherconsortleftascouldbesaid:
“Iknownot(criedtheweepingdame)ifI
Havethankstorendertheefordeathdelayed，Orshouldlamentmethat，throughmeansofthee，Thisdaydidnotmywoesconcludedsee。
LVII
“Ihavetothanktheethatfromdeath，toodreadAndmonstrous，thygoodarmdeliverancegave；
Whichwouldhavebeentoomonstrous，hadIfedThebeast，andinhisbellyfoundagrave:
ButcannotthanktheethatIamnotdead，Sincedeathalonecanmefrommiserysave，WellshallIthanktheeforthatwishedrelief，Whichcandelivermefromeverygrief。”
LVIII
Nextsherelated，withloudsobsandsighs，HowherfalsespousebetrayedherasshelayAsleep，andhowofpiratesmadetheprize，Theyboreherfromthedesertisleaway。
And，asshespake，sheturnedherintheguiseOfDian，framedbyartists，whopourtrayHercarvedorpainted，asinliquidfontShethrewthewaterinActaeon"sfront。
LIX
For，asshecan，herwaistshehides，andbreast，Moreliberalofflowingflankandreins。
Rolanddesireshisship，tofindavestTocoverher，deliveredfromherchains:
Whileheisallintentuponthisquest，Obertocomes；Oberto，hethatreignsO"erIreland"speople，whohadunderstoodHowlifelesslaythemonsteroftheflood；
LX
And，swimming，how，amidthewateryroar，AknightaweightyanchorinhisthroatHadfix"d，andsohaddraggedhimtotheshore，Asmenagainstthecurrenttrackaboat。
ThiswhileObertocomes；who，ifhislore，Whotoldthetale，weretrue，desirestonote；
Whilehisinvadingarmy，farandwide，Ebudaburnandwasteoneveryside。
LXI
Oberto，thoughthePaladintosightWasdripping，andwithwaterfoulandgore；
Withgore，thatfromtheorc，emergedtolight，Whomhehadenteredbodily，hebore，HeforthecountryknewthestrangerknightAsheperusedhisface；somuchthemore，Thathehadthoughtwhentoldthetidings，noneSaveRolandcouldsuchmightyfearhavedone；
LXII
Knewhim，becauseapageofhonourheHadbeeninFrance，andforthecrown，hisrightUponhisfather"sdeath，hadcrossedtheseaTheyearbefore。SooftenhetheknightHadseen，andhadwithhimheldcolloquy，Theirtimesofmeetinghadbeeninfinite。
Hedoffedhiscasque，withfestivewelcomepressedTowardsthecount，andclaspedhimtothebreast。
LXIII
OrlandoisnolessrejoinedtoseeTheking，thanisthekingthatchampiontrue。
AfterwithfriendlycheerandequalgleeHadonceortwiceembracedthenobletwo，ToObertoRolandtoldthetreacheryWhichhadbeendonetheyouthfuldame，andwhoHaddoneit，——falseBireno——thatamongAllmenshouldleasthavesoughttodoherwrong。
LXIV
TohimhetoldthemanyproofsandclearBywhichthedame"saffectionhadbeentried；
AndhowsheforBirenokinandgeerHadlost，andwouldinfineforhimhavedied。
Andhowhethiscouldwarrant，andappearTovouchformuch，aswitnessonherside。
WhilethustohimhergriefsOrlandoshowed，Thelady"sshiningeyeswithtearso"erflowed。
LXV
HerfacewassuchassometimesinthespringWeseeadoubtfulsky，whenontheplainAshowerdescends，andthesun，openingHiscloudyveil，looksoutamidtherain。
AndasthenightingalethenlovestosingFrombranchofverdantstemherdulcetstrain，SoinherbeauteoustearshispinionsbrightLovebathes，rejoicinginthechrystallight。
LXVI
Thestriplingheatshisgoldenarrow"sheadAtherbrighteyes，thenslackstheweapon"sglowInstreams，whichfallsbetweenwhiteflowersandred；
And，theshafttempered，stronglydrawshisbow，Androvesathim，o"erwhomnoshieldisspread，Norironrind，nordoublemailbelow；
Who，gazingonhertresses，eyes，andbrow，Feelsthathisheartispierced，heknowsnothow。
LXVII
Olympia"sbeautiesareofthosemostrare，Noristheforehead"sbeauteouscurvealoneExcellent，andhereyesandcheeksandhair，Mouth，nose，andthroat，andshoulders；but，sodownDescendingfromthelady"sbosomfair，Partswhicharewonttobeconcealedbygown，Aresuch，ashaplyshouldbeplacedbeforeWhate"erthisampleworldcontainsinstore。
LXVIII
Inwhitenesstheysurpassedunsulliedsnow，Smoothivorytothetouch:abovewereseenTworoundingpaps，likenew-pressedmilkinshow，Fresh-takenfromitscrateofrushesgreen；
Thespacebetwixtwaslikethevalleylow，Whichoftentimesweseesmallhillsbetween，Sweetinitsseason，andnowsuchaswhenWinterwithsnowshasnewlyfilledtheglen。
LXIX
Theswellinghipsandhaunches"symmetry，Thewaistmoreclearthanmirror"spolishedgrain，AndmembersseemofPhidias"turnery，Orworkofbetterhandandnicerpain。
AswelltoyouofotherpartsshouldI
Relate，whichshetohidedesiredinvain。
Tosumthebeauteouswhole，fromheadtofeet，Inheralllovelinessisfoundcomplete。
LXX
AndhadsheintheIdaeanglenunveiledInancientdaysbeforethePhrygianswain，ByhowmuchheavenlyVenushadprevailedIknownot，thoughherrivalsstroveinvain。
NorhaplyhadtheyouthforSpartasailed，Toviolatethehospitablereign；
Butsaid:“WithMenelausletHelenrest！
NootherprizeIseek，ofthispossest“；
LXXI
OrinCrotonadwelt，wherethedivineZeuxisindaysofoldhisworkprojected，TobetheornamentofJuno"sshrine，Andhencesomanynakeddamescollected；
Andinoneformperfectiontocombine，Someseparatecharmfromthisorthatselected，Hefromnoothermodelneedhavewrought。
Sincejoinedinherwereallthecharmshesought。
LXXII
IdonotthinkBirenoeverviewedNakedthatbeauteousform；forsureitwereHenevercouldhavebeensosternofmood，Astohaveleftheronthatdesertlair。
ThatIreland"skingwasfiredIwellconclude，Norhidtheflamethathewithinhimbare。
Hestrivestocomforther，andhopeinstill，Thatfuturegoodshallendherpresentill。
LXXIII
AndhertoHollandpromisestobear，Andvowstillsheistoherstaterestored，AndjustandmemorablevengeancethereAchieveduponherperjured，traitorlord，Heneverwillunceasingwarforbear，WagedwithallmeansthatIrelandcanafford；
Andthiswithallhisspeed。He，upanddown，Meantimebidsseekforfemalevestandgown。
LXXIV
NowwillitneedtosendinsearchofvestBeyondthesavageisland"snarrowbound，Sincethithereverydayinsuchcamedressed，Somedame，tofeedthebeast，fromcountriesround。
Norlonghisfollowerstherepursuedthequest，Eremanytheyofvariousfashionsfound。
SowasOlympiaclothed；whilesadofmoodWashe，notsotoclotheherashewou"d。
LXXV
ButneversilksochoiceorgoldsofineDidtheindustriousFlorentineprepare，Norwhosoeverbroidersgaydesign，Thoughonhistaskbespenttime，toil，andcare，NorLemnos"god，norPallas"artdivine，Formraimentworthyofthoselimbssofair，ThatKingObertocannotchoosebutheRecallsthemateachturntomemory。
LXXVI
Toseethatlovesokindledbythedame，OnmanygroundsOrlandowascontent；
WhonotalonerejoicedthatsuchashamePutuponher，Birenoshouldrepent；
But，thatinthedesignonwhichhecame，Heshouldbefreedfromgraveimpediment。
NotforOlympiathitherhadhemade，But，werehisladythere，tolendheraid。
LXXVII
Tohim，thatthereshewasnot，soonwasclear，Butclearitwasnotifshehadbeenthere，Orno；sinceofthoseislesmen，farandnear，Onewasnotleftthetidingstodeclare。
Thefollowingdaytheyfromthehavensteer，Andallunitedinonesquadronfare。
ThePaladinwiththemtoIrelandhies，FromwhencetoFrancethewarrior"spassagelies。
LXXVIII
ScarcelyadayinIreland"srealmhespends:
Andfornoprayershispurposedendforbore:
Love，thatinquestofhisliege-ladysendsTheknightuponthistrack，permitsnomore。
Departing，heOlympiarecommendsTotheIrishmonarch，whotoserveherswore:
Althoughthisneedednot；sincehewasbentMorethanbehoved，herwishestocontent:
LXXIX
Soleviedinfewdayshiswarlikeband，And(leaguewithEngland"skindandScotland"smade)
InHollandandinFrieslandleftnolandTothefalseduke，sorapidwastheraid。
Andtorebelagainstthatlord"scommandHisZealandstirred；norhethewardelayed，UntilbyhimBireno"sbloodwasspilt:
Apunishmentthatillatonedhisguilt。
LXXX
ObertotakestowifeOlympiafair，Andherofcountessmakesapuissantqueen。
ButbethePaladinagainourcare，Whofurrows，nightandday，thebillowsgreen，Andstrikeshissailsinthesameharbour，whereTheytothewinderewhileunfurledhadbeenAllarmed，heonhisBrigliadoroleaps，Andleavesbehindhimwindsandbrinydeeps。
LXXXI
Theremnantofthewinter，hewithshieldAndspearachievedthingsworthytobeshown，Iween；butthesewerethensowellconcealed，Itisnofaultofminetheyarenotblown；
ForgoodOrlandowasinfightingfield，Promptertodo，thanmakehisprowessknown。
Nore"erwasbruitedactionoftheknight，Savewhensomefaithfulwitnesswasinsight。
LXXXII
Thatwinter"sremnanthesopassedthatfeatOfhiswasknownnottothepublicear；
ButwhenwithinthatanimaldiscreetWhichPhryxusbore，thesunillumedthesphere，AndZephyrusreturninggladandsweet，Broughtbackwithhimagainthebloomingyear，ThewondrousdeedsOrlandodidinstower，Appearedwiththenewgrassanddaintyflower。
LXXXIII
Fromplaintohill，fromchampaignflattoshore，OppressedwithgriefandpaintheCountyfares，Whenalongcry，enteringaforesthoar，——Aloadlamentingsmitesuponhisears。
Hegraspshisbrandandspurshiscoursersore，Andswiftlyprickstowardthesoundhehears。
ButIshallatanotherseasonsayWhatchanced，andmaybeheardinfuturelay。
CANTO12
ARGUMENT
Orlando，fullofrage，pursuesaknightWhobearsbyforcehislady-loveaway，AndcomeswhereoldAtlantes，byhissleightHadraisedadome，Rogerotheretostay。
HeretooRogerocomes；wheregettingsightOfhislostlove，theCountystrivesinfrayWithfierceFerrau，and，afterslaughterfellAmidthepaynimhost，findsIsabel。
I
Ceres，whenfromtheIdaeandameinhasteReturningtothelonelyvalley，whereEnceladustheAetnaeanmountainplacedOnhisbolt-smittenflanks，isdoomedtobear，Hergirlshefoundnot，onthatpathlesswaste，Byherlatequitted，havingrentherhair，Andmarkedcheeks，eyes，andbreast，withlividsigns，Attheendofherlamenttoreuptwopines，II
AndlitatVulcan"sfirethedoublebrand，Andgavethemvirtuenevertobespent；
And，afterwards，withoneineitherhand，Drawnbytwodragons，inherchariotwent，Searchingtheforest，hill，andlevelland，Field，valley，runningstream，orwaterpent，Thelandandsea；andhavingsearchedtheshellOfearthabove，descendedintohell。
III
HadRolandofEleusis"deityThesovereignpowerpossessednolessthanwill，HeforAngelicahadlandandseaRansacked，andwoodandfield，andpoolandrill，Heaven，andOblivion"sbottom:butsinceheHadnot，hispressingpurposetofulfil，Herdragonandhercar，theunweariedknightPursuedthemissingmaidasbesthemight。
IV
ThroughFrancehesoughther，andwillseekherthroughTherealmsofItalyandofAlmayn，AndthencethroughtheCastiles，botholdandnew，SopassingintoLibyaoutofSpain。
WhileboldOrlandohasthisplaninview，Hehears，orthinkshehears，avoicecomplain:
Heforwardspurs，andseesonmightysteedAwarriortrotbeforehimonthemead；
V
Whoinhisarmsacaptivedamselbears，Soregrieving，andacrossthepommellaid；
Sheweepsandstruggles，andthesemblancewearsOfcruelwoe，andevercallsforaidUponAnglantes"prince；andnowappearsTohim，ashesurveystheyouthfulmaid，She，forwhom，nightandday，withceaselesspain，Insideandout，heFrancehadsearchedinvain。
VI
Isaynotis，butthatshetothesightSeemstheAngelicahelovessodear。
Hewhoislady-loveandgoddess"flightBeholds，borneoffinsuchafflictedcheer，Impelledbyfuryfoul，andangryspite，Callsbackwithhorridvoicethecavalier；
Callsbackthecavalier，andthreatsinvain，AndBrigliadorodriveswithflowingrein。
VII
Thatfelonstopsnot，nortohimreplies，Onhisgreatgainintent，hisgloriousprey；
Andwithsuchswiftnessthroughthegreenwoodhies，Windwouldnotovertakehimonhisway。
Theonepursueswhilehimtheotherflies，Andwithlamentresoundsthethicketgray。
Theyissueinaspaciousmead，onwhichAppearsaloftymansion，rareandrich。
VIII
Ofvariousmarbles，wroughtwithsubtlecare，Istheproudpalace。HewhofastinholdBearsoffuponhisarmthedamselfair，Sorepricking，entersatagateofgold。
NorBrigliadorisfarbehindthepair，BackedbyOrlando，angryknightandbold。
Entering，aroundOrlandoturnshiseyes，Yetneithercavaliernordamselspies。
IX
Hesuddenlydismounts，andthunderingfaresThroughtheinmostpalace，seekingstillhisfoe，Andhereandthereinrestlessragerepairs，Tillhehasseeneachbower，eachgalleriedrow；
Withthesamepurposeheascendsthestairs，Havingfirstvainlysearchedeachroombelow。
Norspendslesslabour，onhistaskintent，Above，thanhebeneathhadvainlyspent。
X
Herebedsareseenadornedwithsilkandgold；
Norofpartitionaughtisspiedorwall:
Forthese，andfloorbeneath，throughoutthathold，Arehidbycurtainsandbycarpetsall。
Nowhere，nowthere，returnsOrlandobold，Noryetcangladhiseyes，inbowerorhall，Withtheappearanceoftheroyalmaid，Orthefoulthiefbywhomshewasconveyed。
XI
Thiswhile，ashereandthereinfruitlesspainHemoves，oppressedwiththoughtandtroublesore，Gradasso，Brandimart，andhimofSpain，Ferrau，hefinds，withSacripantandmore；
Whoevertoiling，likehimself，invainAbove，thatbuilding，andbeneathexplore，Andastheywander，cursewithoneaccordThemaliceofthecastle"sviewlesslord。
XII
Allinpursuitoftheoffenderspeed，Anduponhimsomechargeofrobberylay:
Oneknightcomplainsthathehasstolenhissteed，Onethathehaspurloinedhisladygay。
Otheraccuseshimofotherdeed:
Andthuswithintheenchantedcagetheystay，Norcandepart；whileinthepalacepent，Manyhaveweeksandmonthstogetherspent。
XIII
Roland，whenheroundthatstrangedomehadpacedFourtimesorsix，stillvainlyseeking，saidWithinhimself，atlast，“IheremightwasteMytimeandtrouble，stillinvaindelayed，WhilehaplyhertherobberwhomIchasedHasfaraway，throughothergateconveyed。”
Sothinking，fromthehouseheissuedoutIntothemeadwhichgirtthedomeabout。
XIV
WhileRolandwandersroundthesylvanHall，Stillholdingclosehisvisagetotheground，ToseeifrecentprintortracewithalCan，rightorleft，upontheturfbefound，Hefromaneighbouringwindowhearsacall，Andlooks，andthinkshehearsthatvoice"ssound，AndthinksheseesthevisagebywhichheWassoestrangedfromwhathewonttobe。
XV
HethinkshehearsAngelica，andshe“Help，help！“entreatingcries，andweepingsore，“Morethanforlifeandsoul，alas！oftheeProtectionformyhonourIimplore。
ThenshallitinmyRoland"spresencebeRavishedbythisfoulrobber?Oh！beforeMetosuchmiserablefateyouleave，Letmefromyourownhandmydeathreceive！“
XVI
Thesewordsrepeatedonce，andyetagain，MadeRolandthrougheachchamber，farandnear，Returnwithpassion，andwithutmostpain；
Buttemperedwithhighhope。SometimesthepeerStoptinhissearchandheardavoicecomplain，WhichseemedtobeAngelica"s:ifhereTherestlesswarriorstand，itsoundsfromthere，Andcallsforhelpheknowsnotwhencenorwhere，XVII
ReturningtoRogero，left，Isaid，Whenthroughagloomypath，uponhissteed，Followingthegiantandthedamewhofled，Hefromthewoodhadissuedonthemead；
IsaythathearrivedwhereRolanddreadArrivedbeforehim，ifIrightlyread。
Thegiantthroughthegoldenportalpassed，Rogeroclosebehind，whofollowedfast。
XVIII
Assoonashehisfoothasliftedo"erThethreshold，hethroughcourtandgalleryspies；
Norseesthegiantortheladymore，Andvainlyglanceshereandtherehiseyes。
Heupanddownreturnswithlaboursore，Yetnotforthathislongingsatisfies；
NorcanimaginewherethefelonthiefHashidhimselfanddameinspacesobrief。
XIX
AfterfourtimesorfivehesohadwoundAbove，below，throughbowerandgalleryfair，Heyetreturned，and，havingnothingfound，Searchedeventothespacebeneaththestair。
Atlength，inhopetheyinthewoodlandsroundMightbe，hesallied；butthevoice，whichthereRolandrecalled，didhimnolessrecall，AndmadeaswellreturnwithintheHall。
XX
Onevoice，oneshape，whichtoAnglantes"peerSeemedhisAngelica，beseechingaid。
SeemedtoRogeroDordogne"sladydear。
Whohimatruanttohimselfhadmade:
IfwithGradasso，orwithothernearHespake，ofthosewhothroughthepalacestrayed。
Toallofthemthevision，seenapart，Seemedthatwhicheachhadsinglymostatheart。
XXI
Thiswasanewandunwontedspell，WhichtherenownedAtlanteshadcomposed，Thatinthistoil，thispleasingpain，mightdwellSolongRogero，bythesewallsenclosed，Fromhimshouldpassawaytheinfluencefell，——Influencewhichhimtoearlydeathexposed。
Thoughvainhismagictowerofsteel，andvainAlcina"sart，Atlantesplotsagain。
XXII
Notonlyhe，butotherswhostoodhighForvalour，andinFrancehadgreatestfame，ThatbytheirhandsRogeromightnotdie，BroughtherebyoldAtlantes"magiccame:
Whiletheseintheenchantedmansionlie，Thatfoodbewantingnottoknightordame，Hehassuppliedthedomethroughoutsowell，Thatalltheinmatesthereinplentydwell。
XXIII
ButtoAngelicareturnwe，whoNowofthatringsowondrousrepossessed，(Which，inhermouth，concealedthemaidfromview，Preservedfromspellwhenitthefingerpressed，)
Wasinthemountain-cavernguidedtoWhateverneeded，viands，mare，andvest，AndhadconceivedtheprojecttopursueHerwaytoherfairIndianrealmanew。
XXIV
KingSacripant，orRoland，willinglyThedamselwouldhavetakenforherguide；
Notthat，propitioustotheirwishes，she(Aversefromboth)inclinedtoeitherside；
But，sincehereasternjourneywastobeThroughtownandcity，scatteredfarandwide，Sheneededcompany，andillhadfoundMoretrustyguidesthantheseforsucharound。
XXV
Nowthis，nowthatshesoughtwithfruitlesscare，Beforeshelitoneitherwarrior"strace，Bycityorbyfarm，nowhere，nowthere，Inforestnow，andnowinotherplace。
Fortune，atlength，wherecagedwithRolandareFerrauandSacripant，directsherchase；
Rogero，withGradassofierce，andmore，NoosedwithstrangewitcheriesbyAtlanteshoar。
XXVI
Sheenters，hiddenfromtheenchanter"seyes，Andbytheringconcealed，examinesall；
AndRolandthere，andSacripantespies，IntenttoseekhervainlythroughtheHall；
Andwithherimagecheatingboth，descriesAtlantesold。ThedamseldoubtswithalWhichofthetwototake，andlongrevolvesThisinherdoubtfulthought，norwellresolves。
XXVII
Sheknowsnotwhichwithherwillbestaccord，TheCountOrlandoorCircassia"sknight。
Asofmostpowers，herwouldRogerowardInpassageperilous，withbettermight。
Butshouldshemakethepeerherguide，herlord，Sheknewnotifherchampionshecouldslight，Ifhimshewoulddepresswithalteredcheer，OrintoFrancesendbackthecavalier:
XXVIII
ButSacripantatpleasurecoulddepose，Thoughhimshehadupliftedtothesky。
Hencehimalonesheforherescortchose，Andfeignedtotrustinhisfidelity。
Theringshefromhermouthwithdraws，andshowsHerface，unveiledtotheCircassian"seye:
Shethoughttohimalone；butfierceFerrauAndRolandcameuponthemaid，andsaw。
XXIX
FerrauandRolandcameuponthemaid；
ForoneandtheotherchampionequallyWithinthepalaceandwithoutitstrayedInquestofher，whowastheirdeity。
Andnow，nolongerbytheenchantmentstayed，Eachranaliketowardsthedame，forsheHadplacedtheringuponherhandanew，WhicholdAtlantes"everyschemeo"erthrew。
XXX
HelmontheheadandcorseletonthebreastOfboththeknights，ofwhomIsing，wastied；
Bynightorday，sincetheyintothisrestHadentered，neverdoffedandlaidaside:
Forsuchtowearwereeasyasavest，Tothese，sowonttheburdentoabide。
Aswellwasarmed，exceptwithironmasque，Ferrau，whoworenot，norwouldwear，acasque。
XXXI
Tillhehadthaterstwrestedbythepeer，Orlando，fromthebrotherofTroyane；
ForsohadsworntheSpanishcavalier，WhattimeheArgalia"shelminvainSoughtinthebrook；yetthoughthecountwasnear，Hasnotstretchedforthhishandtheprizetogain。
Forsoitwas，thatneitherofthepairCouldrecognisetheotherknightwhilethere。
XXXII
Upontheenchanteddomelaysuchaspell，Thattheyfromoneanotherwereconcealed；
Theydoffednot，nightnorday，thecorselet"sshell，Notsword，norevenputasidetheshield。
Saddled，withbridlehangingatthesell，Theirsteedswerefeeding，readyforthefield，Withinachamber，nearthepalacedoor，Withstrawandbarleyheapedinplenteousstore。
XXXIII
NormightnormeaninoldAtlantesliesTostoptheknightsfrommounting，whorepairTotheirgoodsteeds，tochasethebrightblackeyes，ThefairvermillioncheeksandgoldenhairOfthesweetdamsel，whobeforethemflies，Andgoadstobetterspeedherpantingmare；
Illpleasedthethreeassembledtodiscern，Thoughhaplyshehadtakeneachinturn。
XXXIV
AndwhenthesefromthemagicpalacesheHadticedsofar，thatshenomoresupposedThewarriorstothewickedfallacyOfthemalignenchanterwereexposed，Thering，whichmorethanoncefrommiseryHadrescuedher，she"twixtherlipsenclosed，Hencefromtheirsightshevanishedinathought，Andleftthemwonderingthere，likemendistraught。
XXXV
AlthoughshefirsttheschemehadentertainedRolandorSacripanttohavereleased，Toguideherthither，whereherfatherreigned，KingGalaphron，whoruledi"thefarthestEast，Theaidofbothshesuddenlydisdained，Andinaninstantfromherprojectceased；
Anddeemed，withoutmoredebttocountorking，Inplaceofeitherknightsufficedthering。
XXXVI
Inhaste，theythroughtheforest，hereandthere，Soscornedofher，stillgazewithstupidface；
LikequestinghoundwhichlosessightofhareOrfox，ofwhomhelatepursuedthetrace，Intoclosethicket，ditch，ornarrowlair，Escapingfromthekeenpursuer"schase。
MeantimetheirwaysthewantonIndianqueenObserves，andattheirwonderlaughsunseen。
XXXVII
Inthemidwood，wheretheythemaiddidlose，Wasbutasinglepathway，leftorright；
WhichtheybelievedthedamselcouldnotchooseButfollow，whenshevanishedfromtheirsight。
Ferrauhaltsnot，andRolandfastpursues，NorSacripantlesspliestherowelsbright。
Angelica，thiswhile，retrainshersteed，Andfollowsthethreewarriorswithlessspeed。
XXXVIII
WhenprickingthustheycametowherethewayWasintheforestlost，withwoodo"ergrown，AndhadbeguntheherbagetosurveyForprintofrecentfootsteps，upanddown，ThefierceFerrau，whomighthaveborneawayFromallthateverproudestwere，thecrown，Withevilcountenance，totheothertwoTurnedhimabout，andshouted“Whenceareyou?“
XXXIX
“Turnbackortakeanotherroad，savehere，Intruth，youcovettobeslainbyme。
NorwhenIchaseorwoomyladydear，LetanythinkIbearwithcompany。”
And——“Whatmorecouldhesay，sircavalier，“
(OrlandocriedtoSacripant)“ifweWereknownforthetwobasestwhoresthatpullAndreelfromspindle-staffthemattedwool?“
XL
ThenturningtoFerrau，，“Butthatthinehead，Thoubrutishsot，asIbehold，isbare，Ifthylatewordswereillorwiselysaid，Thoushould"stperceive，beforewefurtherfare。”
TohimFerrau:“ForthatwhichbreedsnodreadInme，whyshould"stthoutakesuchsovereigncare?
WhatIhavesaidunhelmedwillIprovetrue，Here，singleasIam，onbothofyou。”
XLI
“Oh！“(toCircassia"skingcriedRolanddread)
“Thymorionforthismanletmeentreat，TillIhavedrivensuchfollyfromhishead；
ForneverwithlikemadnessdidImeet。”——
“Whothenwouldbemostfool?“themonarchsaid；
“Butifindeedyoudeemthesuitdiscreet，Lendhimthineown；norshallIbelessfitHaplythantheetoschoolhislackofwit。”
XLII——
“Fools，bothofyou！“(thefierceFerraureplied)
“Asif，didItowearahelmdelight，Youwouldnotbewithoutyourcasquesofpride，Alreadyreftbymeinyourdespite；
Butknowthusmuch，thatIbyvowamtiedTowearnohelm，andthusmypromisequite；
Roamingwithout，tillthatfinecasqueIwinWornbyOrlando，Charles"spaladin。”
XLIII——
“Then“(smiling，totheSpaniardsaidthecount)
“Withnakedhead，thouthinkesttorepeatOnRolandwhathedidinAspramont，ByAgolant"sboldson:butshouldstthoumeetThewarriorwhomthouseekest，fronttofront，Iwarrantthouwouldstquakefromheadtofeet；
Noronlywouldstforegothecasque，butgiveTheknightthineotherarmstolettheelive。”
XLIV——
“SoofthaveIhadRolandonthehip，Andoft，“(exclaimedtheboaster)“heretofore；
FromhimithadbeeneasytasktostripWhatotherarms，besidehishelm，hewore；
AndifIstillhavelettheoccasionslip，——Wesometimesthinkofthingsunwishedbefore:
SuchwishIhadnot；Ihavenow；andhopeTocompasseasilymypresentscope。”
XLV
ThegoodOrlandocouldnomoreforbear，Andcried，“Foulmiscreant，liar，marchedwithme，Say，caitiff，inwhatcountry，whenandwhereBoastyoutohaveobtainedsuchvictory?
ThatpaladinamI，o"erwhomyoudareTovaunt，andwhomyoudistantdeemed:nowseeIfyoucantakemyhelm，orIhavemightTotakeyourotherarmsinyourdespite。
XLVI
“NorIo"eryouthesmallestvantagewou"d。”
Heended，andhistemplesdisarrayed，Andtoabeechhungupthehelmetgood，Andnighasquicklybaredhistrenchantblade。
Ferraustandsclose，andinsuchattitude，(Hiscouragenotforwhathadchanceddismayed)
Coveredwithliftedshieldandnakedsword，Asmightbestsheltertohisheadafford。
XLVII
"Twasthusthosewarriorstwo，withfaulchionsbare，Turningtheirreadysteeds，begantowheel；
Andwherethearmourthinnestwas，andwhereThemeetingplateswerejoined，probedsteelwithsteel；
NorwasthereintheworldanotherpairMorefittedtobematchedinfierceappeal:
Equaltheirdaring，equalwastheirmight，Andsafealikefromwoundwaseitherknight。
XLVIII
Byyou，fairsir，already，Ipresume，ThatfierceFerrauwascharmedisunderstood，Savewherethechild，enclosedwithinthewombOfthefullmother，takesitsearlyfood；
Andhenceheever，tillthesqualidtombCoveredhismanlyface，woreharnessgood(Suchwashiswont)thedoubtfulparttoguard，Ofsevengoodplatesofmetal，temperedhard。
XLIX
AlikeacharmedlifeOrlandobore，Safeeverywhere，exceptasinglepart:
Unfencedbeneathhisfeet，whichevermoreByhimwereguardedwithallcareandart。
TherestthandiamonddugfrommountainhoarMorehard，unlessreportfromtruthdepart；
Andarmedtobattleeitherchampionwent，Lessfornecessitythanornament。
L
Waxingmorefierceandfellthecombatrages，Offearandhorrorfull，betweenthetwain:
ThefierceFerrausuchdreadfulbattlewages，Thatstrokeorthrustisneverdealtinvain:
EachmightyblowfromRolanddisengagesAndloosens，breaks，orshatters，plateandchain。
Angelicaalone，securefromview，Regardssuchfearfulsight，andmarksthetwo。
LI
For，duringthis，thekingofCircassy，WhodeemedAngelicanotfarbefore，WhenFerrauandOrlandodesperatelyClosinginfightwereseen，hishorsedidgoreAlongthewaybywhichhedeemedthatsheHaddisappeared；andsothatbattlesoreWaswitnessed"twixtthestrugglingfoes，bynone，BesidethedaughterofkingGalaphron。
LII
AfterthedamselhadsometimedescriedThisdreadanddirefulcombat，standingnigh；
AnditappearingthatoneithersideWithequalperilboththewarriorsvie，She，fondofnovelty，thehelmuntiedDesignstotake；desiroustoespyWhattheywoulddowhentheyperceivedthewrong；
But，withoutthoughttokeepherplunderlong。
LIII
TogiveittoOrlandowasshebent，Butfirstshewoulduponthewarriorplay:
ThehelmetshetookdownwiththisintentAndinherbosomhid，andmarkedthefray:
Nextthence，withoutawordtoeitherwent，AndfromthesceneofstrifewasfarawayEreeitherofthetwohadmarkedthefeat；
Soweretheyblindedbytheirangryheat。
LIV
ButFerrau，whofirstchancedthelosstosee，FromRolanddisengagedhimself，andcried，“HowlikeunwarymenandfoolsareweTreatedbyhim，wholatewithusdidride！
Whatmeed，whichworthiestofthestrifemightbe，Ifthisbestolen，thevictorshallabide?“
Rolanddrawsback，looksupward，andwithire，Missingthenoblecasque，isallonfire:
LV
AndinopinionwithFerrauagreed，Thathetheknight，whowaswiththembefore，Hadbornawaytheprize:henceturnedhissteed。
AndwiththespuradmonishedBrigliador。
Ferrau，whofromthefieldbeheldhimspeed。
Followedhim，andwhenRolandandtheMoorArrivedwheretracksupontheherbagegreenOftheCircassianandthemaidwereseen，LVI
TowardsavaleupontheleftthecountWentoff，pursuingtheCircassian"stread；
TheSpaniardkeptthepathmorenighthemount，BywhichthefairAngelicahadfled。
Angelica，thiswhile，hasreachedafount，Ofpleasantsite，andshadedoverhead；
Bywhoseinvitingshadesnotravellerhasted，Noreverleftthechrystalwaveuntasted。
LVII
Angelica，thesylvanspringbeside，Reposes，unsuspiciousofsurprise；
Andthinkingherthesacredringwillhide，Fearsnotthatevilaccidentcanrise。
Onherarrivalatthefountain"sside，Shetoabranchabovethehelmetties；
Thenseeksthefittestsaplingforherneed，Where，fastenedtoitstrunk，hermaremayfeed。
LVIII
TheSpanishcavalierthestreambesideArrived，whohadpursuedhertracesthere:
Angelicanosoonerhimespied，Thansheevanishedclean，andspurredhermare:
Thehelmthiswhilehaddropt，butlaytoowideToberecoveredoftheflyingfair。
AssoonassweetAngelicahesaw，TowardsherfullofrapturesprangFerrau。
LIX
Shedisappeared，Isay，asformsavauntAtsleep"sdeparture:toilinglongandsoreHeseeksthedamselthere，"twixtplantandplant，Nowcanhiswretchedeyesbeholdhermore。
BlaspheminghisMahoundandTermagant，Andcursingeverymasterofhislore，Ferraureturnedtowardsthesylvanfount，Wherelayonearththehelmetofthecount。
LX
Thishesoonrecognised，forherehereadLettersuponthemargin，writtenfair，WhichhowOrlandowonthehelmetsaid；
Andfromwhatchampiontook，andwhenandwhere。
Withitthepaynimarmedhisneckandhead，Whowouldnotforhisgrieftheprizeforbear；
Hisgriefforlossofher，conveyedfromsight，Asdisappearthephantomsofthenight。
LXI
Wheninthisgoodlycasquehewasarrayed，Hedeemednoughtwantingtohisfullcontent，Butthediscoveryoftheroyalmaid，Wholikeaflashoflightningcameandwent:
Forherhesearcheseverygreenwoodshade，Andwhenallhopeoffindingherisspent，Heforthevainpursuitnolongertarries，ButtotheSpanishcampreturnsnearParis；
LXII
Temperingthegriefwhichglowedwithinhisbreast，Forsuchsoredisappointment，withthethoughtThathewaswithOrlando"smorionblest，Assworn。BygoodAnglante"scount，whentaughtThatthefalseSaracentheprizepossest，LongtimetheSpanishknightwasvainlysought；
NorRolandtookthehelmetfromhishead，Tillhebetweentwobridgeslaidhimdead。
LXIII
Angelicathus，viewlessandalone，Speedsonherjourney，butwithtroubledfront；
Grievedforthehelmet，inherhasteforegoneOnherdeparturefromthegrassyfount。
“ChoosingtodowhatIshouldleasthavedone，“
(Shesaid)“Itookhishelmetfromthecount。
ThisforhisfirstdesertIwellbestow；
AworthyrecompenseforallIowe！
LXIV
“Withgoodintentions，asGodknows，Iwrought；
Thoughtheseanillanddifferentendproduce；
ItookthehelmetonlywiththethoughtTobringthatdeadlybattletoatruce；
AndnotthatthisfoulSpaniardwhathesoughtShouldgain，orItohisintentconduce。”
Soshe，lamenting，tookherselftotaskForhavingrobbedOrlandoofhiscasque。
LXV
Bywhatappearedtoherthemeetestway，Moodyandill-contentsheeastwardpressed；
Ofttimesconcealed，sometimesinfaceofday，Asseemedmostopportuneandpleasedherbest。
Aftermuchcountryseen，aforestgrayShereached，where，sorelywoundedinmidbreast，Betweentwodeadcompanionsontheground，Theroyalmaidableedingstriplingfound。
LXVI
ButofAngelicaInownomoreShallspeak，whofirsthavemanythingstosay；
NorshalltotheCircassianortheMoorGiveforlongspacearhyme；thencecalledawayBygoodAnglante"sprince，whowills，beforeIofthoseotherstell，IshoulddisplayThelaboursandthetroubleshesustained，Pursuingthegreatgoodhenevergained。
LXVII
Atthefirstcity，whitherhewasbrought(Becausetogoconcealedhehadgoodcare)，Heanewhelmetdonned；buttooknothoughtWhatwasthehead-piecehedesignedtobear。
Sosafeisheinfairyspell，itnoughtImports，ifhardorsoftitstemperwere。
Orlando，coveredthus，pursuesthequest，Norhimday，night，orrain，orsunarrest。
LXVIII
ItwasthehourthatourofOcean"sbedDanPhoebusdrewhisdrippingsteeds，andhighAndlow，stillscatteringyellowflowersandred，Aurorastainedtheheavenswithvariousdye，AndStarshadcasttheirveilsabouttheirhead，Departingfromtheirrevelsinthesky；
WhenpassingonadayfairParisnear，Orlandomadehismightyworthappear。
LXIX
Twosquadronsheencountered；oneanoldSaracen，Manilardoclept，obeyed；
KingofNoritia，whilomfierceandbold。
Butfitternowtocounselthantoaid。
ThenextbeneaththestandardwasenrolledOrTremisena"smonarch，whowassaid"MidAfricanstobeaperfectknight；
Alzirdohebythosewhoknewhim，hight:
LXX
These，withtheotherSaracenarray，Cantonedthroughoutthewintermonthshadlain，Somenearthecity，somemorefaraway，Alllodgednightownorhamletontheplain。
ForsinceKingAgramanthadmanyadaySpentinattackingParis"wallsinvain，He(fornoothermeansremainedtotry)
Wouldlastlywithasiegethecityply；
LXXI
Andtodothishadpeopleinfinite:
Sincehe，besidethehostthatwithhimcame，AndthatofSpainwhichfollowedtothefightTheSpanishKingMarsilius"oriflame，ManyofFrancedidinhispayunite:
ForallfromParishetoArles"sstream，WithpartofGascony，somestragglingtowerExcepted，hadreducedbeneathhispower。
LXXII
Thequiveringbrook，aswarmerbreezesblew，Beginningnowfromiceitswavestofree，Andthefresh-springinggrassandfoliagenew，Tocloatheagainthefieldandgreenwoodtree，AllthoseKingAgramantassembled，whoHadfollowedhiminhisprosperity；
Tomusterinreviewthearmedswarm，Andgivetohisaffairsabetterform:
LXXIII
HencedidtheKingofTremisen"repair，WithhimwhohadNoritiaincommand，Tobeintimeatthatfullmuster，whereEachsquadron，goodorbad，wastobescannedOrlandothusbychanceencounteredthere，AsIhavetoldyou，thisunitedhand；
Who，ashisusagewas，wentseekingher，BywhomhehadbeenmadeLove"sprisoner。
LXXIV
Alzirdo，astheapproachingcountheeyes，Whointhisworldforvalourhasnopeer，Withsuchahaughtyfront，andinsuchguise，TheGodofwarwouldlessinarmsappear，Thefeaturesknownbeforeastoundedspies，Thefierce，disdainfulglanceandfuriouscheer；
Andhimesteemsaknightofprowesshigh，Which，fondly，hetoosoredesirestotry。
LXXV
Arrogant，young，andofredoubtedforce，Alzirdowas，andprizedfordauntlessmind；
Whobenttojoustprickedforthhisfoaminghorse，Happierhadheremainedinlinebehind！
MetbyAnglante"sprinceinmiddlecourse，Whopiercedhisheartastheyencounteringjoined。
Frighted，thelightenedcourserscouredtheplain，Withoutaridertodirecttherein。