第4章
XLI
Hewhoforscornhaddaffedtheworldaside，Designstoseeatonce，howablewereThosehorsementodefendtheroyalbride，Committedbytheirsovereigntotheircare。
“Themaid，bywhatIhear，isfair“(hecried)。
“FainwouldInowbecertified，howfair:
Thenmetoher，orhertomeconvey，ForImustquicklywendanotherway。”
XLII
“Thouneedsartravingmad，“repliedinfewThechief，——normore。Butwithhislanceinrest，TheTartarmonarchatthespeakerflew，Andwiththelevelledspeartransfixedhisbreast。
Forthepointpiercedtheyieldingcorsletthrough，Andlifelesshe，perforce，thechampaignprest。
ThesonofAgricanhislanceregained，Whoweaponlesswithoutthespearremained。
XLIII
NowswordnorclubthewarlikeTartarbore，Since，whentheTrojanHector"splateandchainHegained，becausethefaulchionlacked，heswore(Tothisobliged)，norsworethekinginvain，ThatsavehewonthebladeOrlandowore，Hewouldnoothergrasp，——thatDurindane。
HeldinhighvaluebyAlmontesbold，WhichRolandbears，andHectorboreofold。
XLIV
GreatistheTartarmonarch"sdaring，thoseAtsuchadisadvantagetoassay，Hepricks，withlevelledlance，amonghisfoes，Shouting，infury，——“Whoshallbarmyway?“——
Roundandabouthimsuddenlytheyclose；
Thesedrawthefaulchion，andthoseotherslayThespearinrest:amultitudeheslew，Beforehislancewasbrokeuponthecrew。
XLV
Whenthishesawwasbroke，thetruncheonsoundAndyetentire，hetook，bothhandsbetween，Andwithsomanybodiesstrewedtheground，Thatdirerhavocneveryetwasseen:
Andaswiththatjawbone，byhazardfound，TheHebrewSamsonslewthePhilistine，Crushedhelmandshield；andoftensidebyside，Slainbythetruncheon，horseandriderdied。
XLVI
Inrunningtotheirdeaththewretchesvie，Norceasebecausetheircomradesperishnear:
Yetbittererinsuchamodetodie，Thandeathitself，doestothetroopappear。
Theygrudgetoforfeitpreciouslife，andlieCrushedbythefragmentofabrokenspear；
AndthinkfoulscornbeneaththepoundingstakeStrangelytodiethedeathoffrogorsnake。
XLVII
ButaftertheyattheirexpensehadreadThatitwasilltodieinanyway，Andneartwothirdswerenowalreadydead，Therestbegantoflyindisarray。
Asifwithwhatwashisthevanquishedfled，Thecruelpaynim，cheatedofhisprey，Illborethatany，fromthemurderousstrifeOfthatscaredrabble，shouldescapewithlife。
XLVIII
Asinthewell-driedfenorstubble-land，Shorttimethestalkendures，orstridulousreed，Againsttheflames，whichcarefulrustic"shandScatterswhenBoreasblowsthefirestofeed；
Whattimetheytake，andbythenorth-windfanned。
Crackleandsnap，andthroughthefurrowspeed；
Nootherwise，withlittleprofit，thoseKingMandricardo"skindledwrathoppose。
XLIX
Whenafterwardshemarkstheentrancefree，Leftill-secured，andwithoutsentinel。
He，followingprints(whichhadbeenrecentlyMarkedonthemead)，proceeds，amidtheswellOfloudlaments，Granada"sdametosee，Ifsheasbeauteouswereaswhattheytell。
Hewoundhisway"midcorpses，wherethewave，Windingfromsidetoside，apassagegave:
L
AndinthemiddleofthemeadsurveyedDoralice(suchthegentlelady"sname)，Who，attherootofanoldashtreelaid，Bemoanedher:fastherlamentationscame。
Andtears，likeplenteousveinofwater，strayedIntothebeauteousbosomofthedame；
Who，(soitfromherlovelyfaceappeared，)
Forothersmourned，whileforherselfshefeared。
LI
HerfearincreasedwhensheapproachingspiedHimfoulwithblood，andmarkedhisfeloncheer；
AndpiercingshriekstheveryskydivideRaisedbyherselfandfollowers，intheirfear。
ForoverandabovethetroopwhoguideThefairinfanta，squireandcavalier，Cameancientmenandmatronsinhertrain，Andmaids，thefairestofGranada"sreign。
LII
WhenthatfairfacebyhimofTartaryIsseen，whichhasnoparagoninSpain，Whereamidtears(inlaughterwhatwereshe?)
IstwistedLove"sinextricablechain。
Heknowsnotifinheavenorearthhebe；
Norfromhisvictoryreapsothergain，Thanyieldinguphimselfathralltoher，(Heknowsnotwhy)whowashisprisoner。
LIII
Yetnotsofarhiscourtesyhestrained，Thathewouldlosehislabour"sfruit，althoughTheroyaldamselshowed，whosorelyplained，Suchgriefaswomenindespaircanshow。
He，whothehopewithinhimentertainedToturntosovereignjoyherpresentwoe，Wouldwhollybearheroff；whomhavingplacedOnawhitejennet，hehiswayretraced。
LIV
Hedames，maids，ancientmen，andothers，whoHadfromGranadawiththedamselfared，Kindlydismissed，theirjourneytopursue；
Saying，“Mycaresuffices；Iofguard，Ofguide，ofhandmaidwilltheofficedo，Toserveherinhereveryneedprepared。
Farewell！“andthusunabletowithstandThewrong，withtearsandsighswithdrewtheband，LV
Saying，“Howwoe-begonewillbehersire，Whenhethemiserablecaseshallhear！
Whatgriefwillbethebridegroom"s！whathisire！
Howdreadthevengeanceofthatcavalier！
Whensothelady"sneedssuchhelprequire。
Alas！andwhyisnotthechampionnear，TosavetheillustriousbloodofStordilane，Erethethiefbearsherfartherhence，fromstain?“
LVI
TheTartar，joyingintheprizepossest，Whichhebychanceandvalourwonandwore；
TofindthewarriorofthesablevestSeemednottohavethehastehehadbefore，Andstopp"dandloitered，wherehewhilomprest；
AndcastaboutandstudiedevermoreTofindsomefittingshelter；withdesire，Inquiettoexhalesuchamorousfire。
LVII
Doraliceheconsoledthiswhile，whoseeyesAndcheekwerewettedwiththefrequenttear，Andmanymattersfeignedandflatteringlies；——
How，knownbyfame，helonghadheldherdear，Andhowhiscountryandgladrealm，whosesizeShamedothers，praisedforgrandeurfarandnear，Hequitted，notforsightofFranceorSpain；
Buttobeholdthatcheekoflovelygrain。
LVIII
“Ifamanmeritslovebyloving，I
Yoursbymylovedeserve；ifitiswonBybirth，——whoboastsagenealogyLikeme，thepuissantAgricano"sson?
Byriches，——whowithmeinwealthcanvie。
ThatindominionyieldtoGodalone?
Bycourage，——Ito-day(Iween)haveprovedThatIforcouragemerittobeloved。”
LIX
Thesewords，andmanyothersonhispart，LoveframesanddictatestotheTartarknight，WhichsweetlytendtocheertheafflictedheartOftheunhappymaid，disturbedwithfright。
Bythesefearfirstwaslaid，andnextthesmartSheathedofthatwoe，whichhadnighpiercedhersprite；
AndwithmorepatiencethencethemaidbeganTohear，andhernewlover"sreasonsscan。
LX
Nextmuchmoreaffable，withcourteousloreSeasoningheranswerstohissuit，replies；
Norlookingattheking，sometimesforboreTofixuponhisfaceherpityingeyes。
Thepaynimthence，whomLovehadsmotebefore，Nothopefulnow，butcertain，ofhisprize，Deemedthatthelovelydamselwouldnotstill，Aslate，befoundrebellioustohiswill。
LXI
Ridinginhergladcompanya-field，Whichsorejoicedhissoul，sosatisfied；
Andbeingnearthetime，whentotheirbield，Warnedbythechillynight，allcreatureshied，Seeingthesunnowlowandhalfconcealed，Thewarrior"ganingreaterhurryride；
Untilheheardreed-pipeandwhistlesound，Andnextsawfarmandcabinsmokinground。
LXII
Pastorallodgingswerethedwellingsnear，Lessformedforshow，thanforconveniency；
AndtheyoungdamselandthecavalierTheherdsmanwelcomedwithsuchcourtesy，Thatbothwerepleasuredbyhiskindlycheer。
FornotalonedwellsHospitalityIncourtandcity；butofttimeswefindInloftandcottagemenofgentlekind。
LXIII
WhatafterwardswasdoneatcloseofdayBetweenthedamselandtheTartarlord，Iwillnottakeuponmyselftosay；
Soleavetoeach，atpleasure，toaward。
Butastheyrosethefollowingmornmoregay，Itwouldappeartheywereoffairaccord:
Andontheswainwhothemsuchhonourshowed，HerthanksatpartingDoralicebestowed。
LXIV
Thencefromoneplacetotheotherwandering，theyFindthemselvesbyariver，astheygo。
Whichtotheseainsilencewindsitsway，Andillcouldbepronouncedtostandorflow，Soclearandlimpid，thatthecheerfulday，Withnoughttointerceptit，piercedbelow。
Uponitsbank，beneathacoolingshade，Theyfoundtwowarriorsandadamsellaid。
LXV
NowloftyFancy，whichonecoursetorunPermitsnot，callsmehenceinsuddenwise；
AndthitherIreturn，wherepaynimsstunFairFrancewithhosiledinandangrycries，Aboutthetent，whereinTroyano"ssonTheyholyempireinhiswrathdefies，AndboastfulRodomont，withvengefuldoom，GivesParistotheflames，andlevelsRome。
LXVI
TidingshadreachedtheMoorishsovereign"searThattheEnglishhadalreadypassedthesea；
AndhebadeGarbo"sagedkingappear，Marsilius，andhisheadsofchivalry:
WhoalladvisedthemonarchtoprepareFortheassaultofParis。TheymaybeAssuredtheyinthestormwillneverthrive，Unless"tismadebeforetheaidsarrive。
LXVII
InnumerableladdersforthescaleHadbeencollecteduponeveryhand，Andplankandbeam，andhurdle"stwistedmail，Fordifferentuses，attheking"scommand；
Andbridgeandboat；and，whatmightmoreavailThanalltherest，afirstandsecondbandFortheassault(sobidsthemonarch)form；
Whowillhimselfgoforthwiththemthatstorm。
LXVIII
Theemperor，onthevigilofthedayOfbattle，withinParis，everywhere，Bypriestandfriarofordersblackandgray，Andwhite，badecelebratemass-riteandprayer；
Andthosewhohadconfessed，afairarray，AndfromtheStygiandemonsrescuedwere，Communicatedinsuchfashions，all，Asiftheyweretheensuingdaytofall。
LXIX
Atthehighchurch，he，girtwithpaladineAndpreachersoftheword，andbaronsbrave，WithmuchdevotionatthoseactsdivineAssisted，andafairexamplegave；
Andtherewithfoldedhandsandfacesupine，Exclaimed，“OLord！althoughmysinsbegrave，Permitnot，that，inthistheirutmostneed，Thypeoplesufferfortheirking"smisdeed！
LXX
“Andifthattheyshouldsufferisthywill，Andthattheyshouldduepenanceundergo，Atleastdelaythypurposetofulfil；
Sothatthineenemiesdealnottheblow。
For，when"tisgivenhiminhiswrathtokillUswhoaredeemedthyfriends，thepaynimfoe，Thatthouartwithoutpowertosave，willcry，Becausethoulett"stthyfaithfulpeopledie:
LXXI
“And，foronefaithlessfound，againstthyswayAhundredshallthroughouttheworldrebel；
SothatfalseBabel"slawwillhaveitsway，Andthusthyblessedfaithputdownandquell。
Defendthysufferingpeople，whoaretheyThatpurgedthytombfromheathenhoundsandfell。
Andmanytimesandoft，byfoesoffended，Thyholychurchandvicarshavedefended。
LXXII
“ThatourdesertsunfittingaretoplaceI"thescaleagainstourmightydebt，Iknow；
Norpardoncanwehope，ifweretraceOursinfullives；butifthoushouldstbestowInaid，thegiftoftheyredeeminggrace，Theaccountisquitandbalanced，thatweowe；
Norcanweofthysuccour，Lord，despair，Whileweinmindthysavingmercybear。”
LXXIII
Sospaketheholyemperoraloud，Inhumblenessofheartanddeepcontrition；
Andaddedotherprayerswithal，andvowedWhatfittedhisgreatneedsandhighcondition。
Nowwashissupplicationdisallowed；
Forhisgoodgeniushearstheking"spetition，Bestoftheseraphshe；whospreadshiswings，AndtotheSaviour"sfeetthisofferingbrings。
LXXIV
Infiniteotherprayersaswellpreferred，Were，bylikecouriers，totheGodhead"searSoborne；whichwhentheblessedspiritsheard，Theyalltogethergazed，withpityingcheer，Ontheireternal，lovingLord，and，stirredWithonedesire，besoughtthathewouldhearThejustpetition，tohisearsconveyed，OfthishisChristianpeople，seekingaid。
LXXV
AndtheineffableGoodness，whoinvainWasneversoughtbyfaithfulheart，aneye，Fullofcompassion，raised；andfromthetrainWavedMichael，andtothearch-angel:“Hie，ToseektheChristianhostthatcrostthemain，AndlatelyfurledtheirsailsinPicardy:
ThesesoconducttoParis，thattheirtrampAndnoisebeheardnotinthehostilecamp。
LXXVI
“FindSilencefirst，andbidhim，onmypart，Onthisemprizeattendthee，atthyside:
Sinceheforsuchaquest，withhappiestartWillknowwhatismostfittingtoprovide。
Next，whereshesojourns，instantlyimpartToDiscordmycommand，thatshe，suppliedWithsteelandtinder，"midthepaynimsgo，Andfireandflameintheirencampmentblow；
LXXVII
“Andthroughoutthoseamongthem，whoaresaidTobethemightiest，spreadsuchstrife，thattheyTogethermaycontend，andthatsomedeadRemain，somehurt，sometakeninthefray；
Andsometoleavethecamp，bywrath，beled；
Sothattheyyieldtheirsovereignlittlestay。”
Nothingtheblessedwinged-onereplies，Butswoopsdescendingfromthestarryskies。
LXXVIII
Where"ertheangelMichaelturnshiswing，Thecloudsarescatteredandtheskyturnsbright；
Abouthispersonformsagoldenring，Asweseesummerlightninggleamatnight。
ThiswhilethecourieroftheheavenlykingThinks，onhisway，wherehemaybestalight，Withtheintenttofindthatfoetospeech，Towhomhefirsthishighbehestwouldteach。
LXXIX
Uponthethoughtthepostingangelbrooded，Wherehe，forwhomhesoughtwasusedtodwell，Whoafterthinkingmuch，atlastconcludedHimheshouldfindinchurchorconventcell；
Wheresocialspeechisinsuchmodeexcluded，ThatSILENCE，wherethecloisteredbrethrenswellTheiranthems，wheretheysleep，andwheretheysitAtmeat；andeverywhereinfineiswrit。
LXXX
Weeningthatheshallfindhimhere，hepliesWithgreaterspeedhisplumesofgildedscale，AnddeemsaswellthatPeace，hereguested，lies，AndCharityandQuiet，withoutfail。
Butfindsheisdeceivedinhissurmise，Assoonashehaspastthecloister"spale。
HereSilenceisnot；nor("tissaid)isfoundLonger，exceptinwriting，onthisground。
LXXXI
NorhereheLove，norherehePeacesurveys，Piety，Quiet，orHumility。
Heredwelttheyonce；but"twasinancientdays；
ChasedhencebyAvarice，Anger，Gluttony，Pride，Envy，Sloth，andCruelty。InamazeTheangelmuseduponsuchnovelty:
Henarrowlythehideoussquadroneyed，AndDiscordtooamidtherestespied；
LXXXII
Evenher，towhomtheeternalSireaswell，HavingfoundSilence，badehimtorepair。
HehadbelievedhetoAvernus"cell，Whereshewasharbouredwiththedamned，mustfare，Andnowdiscernedherinthisotherhell(Whowouldbelieveit?)amidmassandprayer。
StrangeMichaelthoughttoseeherthereenshrined，Whomhebelievedhemustgofartofind。
LXXXIII
Herbyherparty-colouredvestheknew。
Unequalstripsandmanyformedthegown，Which，openingwithherwalk，orwindthatblew，Nowshowed，nowhidher；fortheywereunsown。
Herhairappearedtobeatstrife；inhueLikesilverandlikegold，andblackandbrown；
Partinatress，inribandpartcomprest，Someonhershouldersflowed，someonherbreast。
LXXXIV
Examinations，summons，andastoreOfwritsandlettersofattorney，she，Andhearings，inherhandsandbosombore，Andconsultation，andauthority:
Weapons，fromwhichthesubstanceofthepoorCanneversafeinwalledcitybe。
Before，behindher，andabouther，waitAttorney，notary，andadvocate。
LXXXV
HerMichaelcallstohim，andgivecommandThatsheamongthestrongestpaynimsgo；
AndfindoccasionwhenceamidthebandWarfareandmemorablescathemaygrow。
HenextfromherofSilencemakesdemand，Whoofhismotionseasilymightknow；
Asonewhofromonelandtotheotherhied，Kindlingandscatteringfireoneitherside。
LXXXVI
“IrecollectnotevertohaveviewedHimanywhere，“quothDiscordinreply；
“Butofthaveheardhimmentioned，andforshrewdGreatlycommendedbythegeneralcry:
ButFraud，whomakesoneofthismultitude，Andwhohassometimeskepthimcompany，Ithink，canfurnishnewsofhimtothee，And“(pointingwithherfinger)“thatisshe。”
LXXXVII
Withpleasingmien，gravewalk，anddecentvest，Fraudrolledhereye-ballshumblyinherhead；
Andsuchbenignandmodestspeechpossest，ShemightaGabrielseemwhoAvesaid。
Foulwassheanddeformed，inalltherest；
Butwithamantlelongandwidelyspread，Concealedherhideousparts；andevermoreBeneaththestoleapoisoneddaggerwore。
LXXXVIII
OfherthegoodarchangelmadedemandWhatwayinsearchofSilencetopursue:
Whosaid；“HewiththeVirtuesoncewasscannedNordweltelsewhere；ayeguestedbythecrewOfBenedict，orblestElias"band，Whenabbeysandwhenconvent-cellswerenew；
Andwhilomintheschoolslongtimedidpass，WithsageArchytasandPythagorus。
LXXXIX
“ButthosephilosophersandsaintsofyoreExtinguished，whohadbeenhisformerstay，FromthegoodhabitshehadusedbeforeHepassedtoevilones；begantostray，Changinghislife，atnightwithlovers，boreThievescompany，andsinnedineveryway:
HeoftentimesconsortswithTreason；further，IevenhavebeheldhimleaguedwithMurther。
XC
“WithcoinershimyouoftentimesmayseeHarbourinsomeobscureandcloserepair。
Soofthechangeshomeandcompany，Tolightonhimwouldbeafortunerare:
YethaveIhopetopointhimouttothee；
IftoSleep"shousethouwiltatmidnightfare，Himwiltthousurelyfind；fortoreposeAtnightheevertothatharbourgoes。”
XCI
ThoughFraudwasalwaywonttodealinlies，Solikethesimpletruthappearshersay，Theangelyieldsthetalebelief；andfliesForthfromthemonasterywithoutdelay，Tempershisspeed，andschemeswithalinwiseTofinishattheappointedtimehisway，ThatatthehouseofSleep(themansionblindFullwellheknew)thisSilencehemayfind。
XCII
InblestArabialiesapleasantvale，Removedfromvillageandfromcity"sreach。
Bytwofairhillso"ershadowedisthedale，Andfullofancientfirandsturdybeech。
ThitherthecirclingsunwithoutavailConveysthecheerfuldaylight:fornobreachTherayscanmakethroughboughsspreadthicklyround；
Anditishereacaverunsunderground。
XCIII
Beneaththeshadowofthisforestdeep，Intotherockthererunsagrottowide。
Herewidelywandering，ivy-suckerscreep，Aboutthecavern"sentrancemultiplied。
HarbouredwithinthisgrotliesheavySleep，Ease，corpulentandgross，uponthisside，Uponthat，Sloth，onearthhasmadeherseat；
Whocannotgo，andhardlykeepsherfeet。
XCIV
MindlessOblivionatthegateisfound，Wholetsnoneenter，andagnizesnone；
Normessagehearsorbears，andfromthatgroundWithoutdistinctionchaseseveryone；
WhileSilenceplaysthescoutandwalkshisround，Equiptwithshoesoffeltandmantlebrown，AndmotionsfromadistanceallwhomeetHimonhiscircuit，fromthedimretreat。
XCV
Theangelhimapproachesquietly，And，“"TisGod"sbidding“(whispersinhisear)
“ThatthouRinaldoandhiscompany，Broughtinhissovereign"said，toParissteer:
Butthatthoudothedeedsosilently，ThatnotaSaracentheircryshallhear；
Sothattheirarmycomeuponthefoe，ErehefromFameoftheirarrivalknow。”
XCVI
SilencetohimnootherwiserepliedThansigningwithhisheadthatheobeyed:
(Andtookhispostbehindtheheavenlyguide)
BothatoneflighttoPicardyconveyed。
Theangelmovedthosebandsofvalourtried，Andshorttothematediousdistancemade:
WhomhetoParissafetransports；whilenoneIsconsciousthatamiracleisdone。
XCVII
Silencetheadvancingtroopkeptskirtinground，Infront，andflank，andrearofthearray；
Abovethebandhespreadamistprofound，Andeverywherebeside"twaslightsomeday；
NorthroughtheimpedingfogtheshrillingsoundOfhornwasheard，without，ortrumpet"sbray。
Henextthehostilepaynimswenttofind，AndwithIknownotwhatmadedeafandblind。
XCVIII
WhilewithsuchhastehisbandRinaldoled，Thathimanangelwellmightseemtoguide，Andinsuchsilencemoved，thatnoughtwassaidOrheardofthisuponthepaynimside；
KingAgramanthisinfantryhadspreadThroughoutfairParis"suburbs，andbesideThefoss，andunderneaththewalls；thatdayTomakeupontheplacehisworstassay。
XCIX
HewhotheMoorishmonarch"sforcewouldtell，WhichCharlemagnethisdaywillhavetomeet，InwoodedApenninemightcountaswellThetreesuponitsback，orwavesthatbeat(Whattimethetroubledwatershighestswell)
AgainsttheMauritanianAtlas"feet；
OrwatchatmidnightwithhowmanyeyesThefurtiveworksofloversHeavenespies。
C
Thelarum-bells，loud-soundingthroughtheair，Strickenwithfrequentblows，thetownaffray；
AndinthecrowdedtempleseverywhereMovementoflipsandhandsupraisedtoprayAreseen:iftreasureseemedtoGodsofairAstoourfoolishthoughts，uponthisdayTheholyconsistoryhadbidmouldTheireverystatueuponearthingold。
CI
Lamentingmaybeheardtheagedjust，Inthattheywerereservedforsuchawoe；
CallingthosehappythatinsacreddustWereburiedmanyandmanyayearago。
Buttheboldyouthswho，valiantandrobust，Smallthoughtupontheapproachingillsbestow，Scorningtheirelders"counsel，hereandthereHurrying，infury，tothewallsrepair。
CII
Heremightyoupaladinandbaronken，King，duke，andmarquis，countandchivalry，Andsoldier，foreignerorcitizen，ReadyforhonourandforChristtodie；
Who，eagertoassailtheSaracen，OnCharlemagnetolowerthebridgescry。
Hewitnesseswithjoytheirmartialbeat，Buttopermittheirsallydeemsnotmeet。
CIII
Andthemheorderedinconvenientpost，Theadvanceofthebarbarianstoimpede:
Forthiswouldillsufficeanumeroushost，Tothathewascontentthatfewshouldspeed。
Someworkedatthemachines，somewild-firetost，Allrangedaccordingtotheseparateneed。
Charles，neverinoneplace，withrestlesscareProvidesdefenceandsuccoureverywhere。
CIV
Parisisseatedonaspaciousplain，I"themidst——theheartofFrance，morejustlysay。
Astreamflowsintoit，andforthagain；
Butfirst，thepassingwaters，astheystray，Anislandform，andsosecurethemainAndbetterpart，dividingontheirway。
Theothertwo(threeseparatequartersnote)。
Withintherivergirds，withoutthemoat。
CV
Thetown，whosewallsformilesincircuitrun，Mightwellhavebeenattackedfrommanyaside；
Yet，forhewouldassailitbutonone，Norwillinglyhisscatteredtroopsdivide，WestwardbeyondthestreamTroyano"ssonRetired，fromthencetheassailingbandstoguide。
Inthat，heneithercityhadnorplainBehind，butwhatwashis，asfarasSpain。
CVI
Where"erthewallsofPariswoundabout，LargeammunitionhadkingCharlespurveyed；
Strengtheningwithdykeeachquarterheldindoubt；
Andhadwithintrench，drain，andcasematemade:
Andwheretheriverenteredandwentout，Hadthickestchainsacrossthechannellaid。
Butmostofall，hisprudentcaresappearWherethereisgreatestcauseforpresentfear。
CVII
WitheyesofArgus，Pepin"svaliantson，WhereAgramantwasbenttostormforesaw，Andeverythingforestalled，ereyetbegunBytheboldfollowersofMahound"slaw。
WithIsolier，Grandonio，Falsiron，Serpentin，Balugantes，andFerrau，AndwhatbesideheoutofSpainhadled，Marsiliuswasinarms，theirvalianthead。
CVIII
WitholdSobrino，ontheleftofSeine，PulianandDardineld"Almontesmeet，WithOran"sgiantking，toswellthetrain:
Sixcubitsistheprince，fromheadtofeet。
ButwhymoveImypenwithgreaterpainThanthesemenmovetheirarms?forinhisheatKingRodomontexclaims，blasphemingsore，Norcancontainhisfuriousspiritmore。
CIX
Asswarmingtoassailthepastoralbowl，Withsoundofstridulouswing，throughsummersky，Orrelicsofafeast，theirlusciousdole，Repairthereadynumbersofthefly；
Asstarlingstothevineyard"scrimsoningpoleWiththeripeclusterscharged，——heaven"sconcavehighFilling，astheyadvanced，withnoiseandshout，FasthurriedtothestormtheMoorishrout。
CX
UpontheirwallstheChristiansinarray，Withlance，sword，axe，andwild-firetost，Theassaultedcityguardwithoutdismay，Andlittlerecktheproudbarbarian"sboast:
Norwhendeathsnatchesthisorthataway，Doesanyoneinfearrefusehispost。
IntothefossebelowthepaynimfoesReturn，amidastormofstrokesandblows。
CXI
Norinthiswasisironpliedalone，Butmightymassesandwholebulwarksfall，Andtopoftower，hugepieceofbastion，Andwithmuchtoildisrupted，solidwall；
Whilestreamsofboilingwaterpouringdown，Insufferablytheadvancingpaynimsgall:
Anill-resistedrain，which，indespiteOfhelmet，makesitsway，andblindsthesight。
CXII
Andthisthanironspearoffendedmore:
Thenhowmuchmorethemistoflime-dustfine！
Thenhowtheemptiedvessel，burningsoreWithnitre，sulphur，pitch，andturpentine！
Noridleliethefieryhoopsinstore，Which，wreathedaboutwithflamingtresses，shine。
Theseatthefoemenscaled，uponallhands，Formcruelgarlandsforthepaynimbands。
CXIII
Meanwhile，uptothewallsthesecondcrewFierceSarza"skingwasdriven，accompaniedByboldOrlandoandBuraldo，whoTheGaramantesandMarmondaguide；
ClarindoandLoridano；norfromview，Itseems，willSetta"svaliantmonarchhide:
Morocco"skingandheofCoscogoWiththese，thatmentheirmartialworthmayknow。
CXIV
WithcrimsonRodomonthisbannerstains，Andinthevermeilfieldalionshows；
Who，bittedbyamaid，tocurbandreinsHissavagemouthdisdainsnottounclose。
HimselfinthesubmissivelionfeignsThehaughtyRodomont，andwouldsupposeInherwhocurbshimwiththebitandstring，Doralice，daughtertoGrenada"sking；
CXV
WhomMandricardotook，asIbeforeRelated，andfromwhom，andinwhatwise。
Evensheitwas，whomSarza"smonarchmoreLovedthanhisrealm，——beyondhisveryeyes:
Andvalourshowedforherandcourteouslore，Notknowingyetshewasanother"sprize。
Ifhehad，——then，——then，first，——thestoryknown，Evenwhathedidthatday，hewouldhavedone。
CXVI
Atoncethefoesathousandladdersrear。
Againstthewallbytheassailantsshored，Twomanneredeachround；thesecond，intherear，Urgedonbythefirst；thethirdthesecondgored。
Onemountsthewallthroughvalour，onethroughfear，Andallattemptperforcethedangerousford；
ForcruelRodomontofArgierslaysOrsmitesthewretchedlaggardwhodelays。
CXVII
"Tisthus，"midfireandruin，allassayTomountthewall；butotherstoassureThemselves，somesaferpassageseek，wheretheyWillhaveleastpainandperiltoendure。
RodomontonlyscornsbyanywayTowend，exceptbywhatisleastsecure；
Andinthatdesperatecase，whereothersmadeTheirofferings，cursedthegodtowhomtheyprayed。
CXVIII
Heinacuirass，hardandstrong，wasdrest；
Adragon-skinitwaswithscalyquilt，WhicherstsecuredthemanlybackandbreastOfhisboldancestor，thatBabelbuilt；
WhohopedtheruleofheavenfromGodtowrest，Andhimwouldfromhisgoldendomehavesplit。
Perfect，andforthisendalone，weremadeHelmetandshieldaswellastrenchantblade。
CXIX
NorRodomonttoNimrodyieldsinmight，Proudanduntamed；andwhowouldnotforbearToscaletheloftyfirmamenttillnight，Couldheinthiswideworlddescrythestair。
Hestoodnot，he，tomarkthebulwark"splightNorifthefosseofcertainbottomwere。
Hepast，ran，——ratherflewacrossthemoat，Plunginginfilthandwatertohisthroat。
CXX
Drippingandfoulwithwaterandwithweeds，"Midfireandstone，andarbalests，andbows，Ondrivesthechief；asthroughthemarshyreeds，Thewild-swineofourownMalleagoes；
Whomakeslargeday-lightwheresoe"erhespeeds，Partingthesedgewithbreastandtuskandnose。
Thepaynim，safeinbucklerliftedhigh，Scornsnotthewallalone，butbravesthesky。
CXXI
Rodomonthasnosoonergainedtheshore，Thanonthewoodenbartizanhestands，Withinthecitywalls，abridgethatbore(Roomyandlarge)kingCharles"sChristianbands。
Heremanyascullisriven，herementakemoreThanmonkishtonsureatthewarrior"shands:
Headsflyandarms；andtotheditchafloodRunsstreamingfromthewallofcrimsonblood。
CXXII
Hedropstheshield；andwithtwo-handedswayWieldinghissword，dukeArnulphheoffends。
Whocamefromwhence，intothebrinybay，ThewateroftherapidRhinedescends。
NobetterthanthesulphurkeepsawayTheadvancingflame，thewretchhislifedefends。
Hehislastshuddergives，andtumblesdead；
Cleftdownwards，afullpalmfromneckandhead。
CXXIII
Atoneback-strokesirSpinelocciotrue，Anselmo，Prando，andOldradofell；
Thenarrowplaceandthickly-swarmingcrewMakethewide-circlingblowsofullytell。
ThefirsthalfFlemingswere，theresidueAreNormans，whothelistofslaughterswell。
OrghettoofMaganza，hefrombrowTobreastdivides，andthencetopaunchbelow。
CXXIV
DownfromthewallAndroponoandMoschineHecastintotheditch:apriestthefirst；
Thesecond，butaworshipperofwine，Drained，atadraught，wholerunletsinhisthirst；
Ayewontedsimplewatertodecline，Likeviper"sbloodorvenom:nowimmersedInthis，heperishesamidthatslaughter；
And，whatbreedsmostaffliction，diesbywater。
CXXV
LewistheProvencaliscleftintwo；
ArnoldofThoulousethroughthebreastbefore；
HubertofTours，sirDionysius，Hugh，AndClaud，pourforththeirghostsinreekinggore。
Odo，Ambaldo，Satallonensue，AndWalternext；ofParisarethefour——
Withothers，thatbymeunmentionedfall，Whocannottellthenameandlandofall。
CXXVI
Thecrowd，byRodomontofSarzaled，Theladderslift，andmanyplacesscale。
HeretheParisiansmakenofurtherhead，WhofindtheirfirstdefenseofsmallavailFullwelltheyknowthatdangermoretodreadWithinawaitsthefoemenwhoassail；
BecausebetweenthewallandsecondmoundAfossedescends，wide，horrid，andprofound。
CXXVII
Besides，thatours，withthoseupontheheight，Warfrombelow，likevaliantmenandstout，Newfilessucceedtothosewhofallinfight，Where，ontheinteriorsummit，standtherout，Whogallwithlances，andawhistlingflightOfdarts，themightymultitudewithout；
Manyofwhom，Iween，thatpostwouldshun，IfitwerenotforroyalUlien"sson。
CXXVIII
Buthestillheartenedsome，andchidtherest，Andforcedthemforwardtotheirsorealarm。
Onepaynim"sheadhecleft，andother"sbreast，Whoturnedabouttofly；andoftheswarmSomeshovedandpushedandtotheencounterprest，Close-grappledbythecollar，hair，orarm:
Anddownwardsfromthewallsuchnumbersthrew，Theditchwasalltonarrowforthecrew。
CXXIX
Whilesothefoesdescend，orratherflingThemselvesintotheperilousprofound；
AndthencebymanyladderstrytospringUponthesummitofthesecondmound，KingRodomont，asifhehadawingUponhiseverymember，fromthegroundUpraisedhisweight，andvaultedcleanacross，Loadedwithallhisarms，theyawningfosse。
CXXX
Themoatofthirtyfeet，notless，hecleared，Asdexterouslyasleapsthegreyhoundfleet，NorathislightingloudernoisewasheardThanifhehadwornfeltbeneathhisfeet。
Henowofthis，nowthat，themantlesheared；
Asthoughofpewter，notofironbeat，Orratherofsoftrindtheirarmshadbeen:
Somatchlesswashisforceandswordsokeen！
CXXXI
Thiswhile，notidle，thoseofourshadlaidSnaresintheinnermoat，awell-chargedmine:
Wherebroomandthickfascines，alloverpaidWithswarthypitch，inplentyintertwine。
Thoughtheyfrombanktobankthathollowline，Fillingthebottomwell-nightothebrink；
Andcountlessvesselsthedefenderssink。
CXXXII
Chargedwithsalt-petre，oil，orsulphurpale，Oneandtheother，orwithsuchlikegear；
Whileours，intentthepaynimsthatassailThetown，shouldpaytheirdaringfollydear，(WhofromtheditchondifferentpartswouldscaleTheinnerbulwark"splatform)whentheyhearTheappointedsignalwhichtheircomradesraise，Set，atfitpoints，thewildfireinablaze。
CXXXIII
Forthatthemoatwasfullfromsidetoside，Thescatteredflamesunitedintoone，Andmountedtosuchheight，theywell-nighdriedThewaterybosomofthemoon；adunAnddismalcloudaboveextendingwide，Dimmedeveryglimpseoflight，andhidthesun:
Afearfulcrash，withacontinuedsound，Likealongpealofthunder，shooktheground。
CXXXIV
Ahorridconcert，arudeharmonyOfdeeplament，andyellandshriek，whichcameFromthosepoorwretchesinextremity，Perishingthroughtheirfuriousleader"sblame，Washeard，asinstrangeconcord，toagreeWiththefiercecracklingofthemurderousflame。
Nomoreofthis，nomore！——Here，sir，IcloseMycanto，hoarse，andneedingshortrepose。
CANTO15
ARGUMENT
RoundaboutPariseverywherearespreadTheassailinghostsofAfricaandSpain。
AstolphohomebyLogistillasped，BindsfirstCaligoranteswithhischain；
NextfromOrrilo"strunkdividesthehead；
WithwhomSirAquilanthadwarredinvain，AndGryphonbold:nextSansonetdiscerns，IlltidingsofhisladyGryphonlearns。
I
ThoughConquestfruitofskillorfortunebe，Toconqueralwaysisagloriousthing。
"Tistrue，indeed，abloodyvictoryIstoachieflesshonourwonttobring；
Andthatfairfieldisfamedeternally，Andhewhowinsitmeritsworshipping，Who，savingfromallharmhisown，withoutLosstohisfollowers，putsthefoetorout。
II
You，sir，earnedworthypraise，whenyouo"erboreThelionofsuchmightbysea，andsoDidbyhim，whereheguardedeithershoreFromFrancolinotothemouthofPo，ThatI，thoughyetagainIheardhimroar，Ifyouwerepresent，shouldmyfearforego。
Howfieldsarefitlywonwasthenmadeplain；
Forwewererescued，andyourfoemenslain。
III
ThiswasthePaynimlittleskilledtodo，Whowasbutdaringtohisproperloss；
Andtothemoatimpelledhismeiny，whoOneandallperishedintheburningfosse。
Themightygulfhadnotcontainedthecrew，Butthat，devouringthosewhosoughttocross，Themintodusttheflamereduced，thatroomMightbeforallwithinthecrowdedtomb。
IV
Oftwentythousandwarriorsthithersent，Diednineteenthousandinthefierypit；
Whotothefossedescended，illcontent；
Butsotheirleaderwilled，oflittlewit:
Extinguishedamidsuchablaze，andspentBythedevouringflametheChristianslit。
AndRodomont，occasionoftheirwoes，Exemptedfromthemightymischiefgoes:
V
Forhetotheinnerbank，byfoespossest，Acrosstheditchhadvaultedwonderously:
Hadhewithinitbeen，amongtherest，Itsurehadbeenhislastassault。HiseyeHeturns，andwhenthewild-fires，whichinfestTheinfernalvale，heseesascendsohigh，Andhearshispeople"smoananddyingscreams，WithimprecationsdreadheHeavenblasphemes。
VI
ThiswhileabandKingAgramanthadbrought，Tomakeafierceassaultuponagate:
Forwhilethecruelbattleherewasfought，Whereinsomanysufferersmettheirfate，ThishaplyunprovidedhadhethoughtWithfittingguard。UponthemonarchwaitKingBambirago，"midhisknightsofprice，AndBaliverso，sinkofeveryvice。
VII
AndCorineusofMulga，Prusion，Thewealthymonarchoftheblessedisles；
Malabuferzo，hewhofillsthethroneOfFez，whereaperpetualsummersmiles；
Andothernoblelords，andmanyaoneWell-armedandtried；andothers"midtheirfiles，Naked，andbase，whoseheartsinmartialfieldsHadfoundnoshelterfromathousandshields。
VIII
ButallthingscountertothehopesensueOfAgramantuponhisside；within，Inperson，girdedbyagallantcrew，IsCharlemagne，withmanyapaladin:
OgiertheDuke，KingSalamon，thetwoGuidosareseen，andeitherAngelin；
Bavaria"sduke，andGanelonarehere，Avino，Avolio，Otho，andBerlinghier。
IX
Andofinferiorcountwithal，ahordeOfLombards，French，andGermans，withoutend；
Who，everyone，inpresenceofhislord，Torankamongthevaliantestcontend，ThiswillIinanotherplacerecord；
Whohereamightydukeperforceattend，Whosignstomefromfar，andpraysthatI
Willnotomithiminmyhistory。
X
"TistimethatIshouldmeasurebackmywayThither，whereIAstolpholeftofyore；
Who，inlongexile，loathingmoretostay，Burntwithdesiretotreadhisnativeshore；
Ashopestohimhadgiventhesoberfay，WhoquelledAlcinabyherbetterlore，ShewithallcarewouldsendthewarriorbackBythesecurestandthefreesttrack。
XI
Andthusbyherabarqueisfittedout；——
Abettergalleyneverploughedthesea；
AndLogistillawills，forayeindoubtOfhinderancefromAlcina"streachery，ThatgoodAndronica，withsquadronstout，AndchasteSophrosina，withhimshallbe，TilltotheArabianSea，beneaththeircare，OrtothePersianGulfhesaferepair。
XII
ByScythandIndiansheprefersthepeerShouldcoast，andbytheNabataeanreign；
Contenthe，aftersucharound，shouldveerForPersiangulf，orErithraeanmain，RatherthanforthatBorealpalacesteer，Whereangrywindsayevextherudedomain:
Soill，atseasons，favouredbythesun，Thatthere，formonthstogether，lightisnone。
XIII
Next，whensheallinreadinessespied，HerlicensetodeparttheprudentfayAccordedtotheduke，firstfortifiedWithcounselastothingstoolongtosay；
AndthathemightnomorebycharmsbestayedInplacefromwhencehecouldnotwendhisway，Himwithausefulbookandfairpurveyed，Andeverforherlovetowearitprayed。
XIV
HowmanshouldguardhimselffrommagiccheatsThebookinstructed，whichthefaybestowed；
Attheendorthebeginning，whereittreatsOfsuch，anindexandappendixshowed。
Anothergift，whichinitsgoodlyfeatsAllothergiftsexcelled，toherheowed；
Thiswasahorn，whichmadewhateverwightShouldhearitsclangbetakehimselftoflight。
XV
Isay，thehornisofsuchhorridsound，That，wheresoe"er"tisheard，allflyforfear；
NorintheworldisoneofheartsosoundThatwouldnotfly，shouldhethebuglehear。
Wind，thunder，andtheshockwhichrivestheground，Comenot，inaught，thehideousclangournear。
WiththanksdidthegoodEnglishmanreceiveThegift，andofthefairytookhisleave。
XVI
Quittingtheportandsmootherwaves，theystandTosea，withfavouringwindwhichblowsastern；
And(coasting)roundtherichandpopulouslandOfodoriferousIndthevesselsturn，Openingathousandislesoneitherhand，Scatteredaboutthatsea，tilltheydiscernThelandofThomas；herethepilotveersHisreadytiller，andmorenorthwardsteers。
XVII
Astolpho，furrowingthatoceanhoar，Marks，ashecoasts，thewealthylandatease。
Gangesamidthewhiteningwatersroar，NighskirtingnowthegoldenChersonese；
TaprobanawithCorinext，andseesThefrithwhichchafesagainstitsdoubleshore；
MakesdistantCochin，andwithfavouringwindIssuesbeyondtheboundariesofInd。
XVIII
Scouringatlargebroadocean，withaguideSofaithfulandsecure，thecavalierQuestionsAndronica，iffromthatsideNamedfromthewesteringsun，ofthisoursphere，Bark，whichwithoarsorcanvasstemmedthetide，Oneasternseawaswontedtoappear；——
Andcouldawight，wholoosedfromIndianstrand，ReachFranceorBritain，withouttouchingland。
XIX
AndronicatoEngland"sdukereplies:
“Knowthatthisearthisgirtaboutwithseas，Andalltooneanotheryieldsupplies，Whetherthecirclingwatersboilorfreeze:
But，sincetheAethiops"landbeforeuslies，Extendingsouthwardmanylongdegrees。
Acrosshiswaters，someonehassupposedAbarrierheretoNeptuneinterposed。
XX
“HencebarkfromthisLevantofIndisnoneWhichweighs，toshapehercourseforEurope"sshore；
NornavigatesfromEuropeanyone，OurOrientalregionstoexplore；
FaintoretracealikethecoursebegunBythemidland，extendingwidebefore:
Weening(itslimitsofsuchlengthappear)
Thatitmustjoinanotherhemisphere。
XXI
“ButinthecourseofcirclingyearsIviewFromfarthestlandswhichcatchthewesternray，NewArgonautsputforth，andTiphysnewOpening，tillnowanundiscoveredway。
OthersIseecoastAfric，andpursueSofarthenegroes"burningshore，thattheyPassthefarsign，fromwhence，onhisreturn，Thesunmoveshither，leavingCapricorn；
XXII
“Andfindthelimitofthislengthofland，Whichmakesasingleseaappearastwo；
Who，scouringintheirfrigateseverystrand，PassIndandArabisles，orPersianthrough:
OthersIseewholeave，oneitherhand，Thebanks，whichstoutAlcidescleftintwo，Andinthemannerofthecirclingsun，Toseeknewlandsandnewcreationsrun。
XXIII
“TheimperialflagsandholycrossIknow，Fixedontheverdantshore；seesomeuponTheshatteredbarkskeepguard，andothersgoA-field，bywhomnewcountrieswillbewon；
Tenchaseathousandoftheflyingfoe，RealmsbeyondIndsubduedbyArragon；
Andseeall，wheresoe"erthewarriorswend，TothefifthCharles"triumphantcaptainsbend。
XXIV
“ThatthiswayshouldbehiddenwasGod"swillOfold，andere"twasknownlongtimeshouldrun；
Norwillhesufferitsdiscovery，tillThesixthandseventhcenturybedone。
Andhedelayshispurposetofulfil，Inthathewouldsubjecttheworldtoone，ThejustestandmostfraughtwithprudentloreOremperors，sinceAugustus，orbefore。
XXV
“OfArragonandAustria"sbloodIseeOntheleftbankofRhineamonarchbred；
Nosovereignissofamedinhistory，Ofallwhosegoodlydeedsareheardorread。
Astraeareinthronedbyhimwillbe，——
Ratherrestoredtolife，longseemingdead；
AndVirtueswithherintoexilesent，Byhimshallberecalledfrombanishment。
XXVI
“Forsuchdesert，Heaven"sbountynotaloneDesignsheshouldtheimperialgarlandbear，——
Augustus"，Trajan"s，Mark"s，Severus"，crown；
Butthatofeveryfarthestlandshouldwear，Whichhereandthereextends，asyetunknown，Yieldingnopassagetothesunandyear；
AndwillsthatinhistimeChrist"sscatteredsheepShouldbeoneflock，beneathoneShepherd"skeep。
XXVII
“Andthatthisbeaccomplishedwithmoreease，Writintheskiesfromalleternity，Captains，invinciblebylandsandseas，ShallheavenlyProvidencetohimsupply。
ImarkHernandoCortezbring，"midthese，NewcitiesunderCaesar"sdynasty，AndkingdomsintheOrientsoremote，ThatweoftheseinIndiahavenonote。
XXVIII
“WithProsperoColonna，puissantpeer，AmarquisofPescaraIbehold；——
AyouthofGuastonext，whorenderdearHesperiatotheflower-de-luceofgold；
IseepreparedtoenterthecareerThisthird，whoshallthelaurelwinandhold；
Asagoodhorsebeforetherestwilldart，Andfirstattainthegoal，thoughlasttostart。
XXIX
“Iseesuchfaith，suchvalourinthedeedsOfyoungAlphonso(suchhisname)confest，Heinhisunripeage，——norheexceedsHissixthandtwentiethyear，——atCaesar"shest，(Amightytrust)theimperialarmyleads:
Savingwhich，CaesarnotalonetherestOfhisfairempiresaves，butmaytheworldReduce，withensignsbythischiefunfurled。
XXX
“Aswiththesecaptains，wherethewaybylandIsfree，hespreadstheancientempire"ssway，Soonthesea，whichseversEurope"sstrandFromAfric，opentothesouthernday，WhenwithgoodDorialinkedinfriendlyband，Victoriousheshallproveineveryfray。
ThisisthatAndrewDoriawhowillsweepFrompirates，onallsides，yourmidlanddeep。
XXXI
“Pompey，thoughhechasedroverseverywhere，Wasnothispeer；forillthethievishbroodVanquishedbyhim，inpuissance，couldcompareWiththemostmightyrealmthateverstood。
ButDoriasinglywillofthecorsairWithhisownforcespurgethebrinyflood:
SothatIseeeachcontinentandisleQuakeathisname，fromCalpetotheNile。
XXXII
“Beneaththefaith，beneaththewarrantryOftheredoubtedchief，ofwhomIsay，IseeCharlesenterfertileItaly，Towhichthiscaptainclearsthemonarch"sway；
Butonhiscountry，nothimself，thatfeeShallhebestow，whichishislabour"spay；
Andbegherfreedom，wherehimselfperchanceAnotherwouldtosovereignruleadvance。
XXXIII
“ThepiouslovehebearshisnativelandHonourshimmorethananybattle"sgainWhichJuliuseverwononAfric"sstrand，Orinthineisle，France，Thessaly，orSpain。
NorgreatOctaviusdoesmorepraisecommand，NorAnthonywhojoustedforthereign，Withequalarms:inthatthewrongoutweighs——Donetotheirnativeland——theireverypraise。
XXXIV
“Letthese，andeveryotherwightwhotriesTosubjectafreecountry，blushforshame，Nordareinfaceofmantolifthiseyes，WherehehearsAndrewDoria"shonouredname！
TohimIseeCharlesothermeedsupplies；
Forhebesidehisleaders"commonclaim，Bestowsuponthechiefthesumptuousstate，WhenceNormanbandstheirpowerinPugliadate。
XXXV
“NotonlytothiscaptaincourtesyShallCharlesdisplay，stillliberalofhisstore；
ButtoallthosewhofortheemperyInhisemprizeshavenotsparedtheirgore。
Himtobestowatown，——arealm——Isee，Uponafaithfulfriend，rejoicingmore，Andonallsuchashavegoodservicedone，Thaninnewkingdomandnewempirewon。”
XXXVI
Thusofthevictories，bylandandmain，Which，whenlongcourseofyearsshallbecomplete，Charles"worthycaptainsfortheirlordwillgain，AndronicadidwithAstolphotreat。
Thiswhile，nowloosening，tighteningnow，thereinOntheeasternwinds，whichblowupontheirfeet，Makingthisserveorthat，hercomradestands；
Whiletheblastsriseorsinkasshecommands。
XXXVII
Thiswhiletheysaw，asfortheirporttheymade，HowwidethePersianseaextendstosight；
WhenceinfewdaysthesquadronwasconveyedNighthefamedgulffromancientMagihight；
Heretheyfoundharbourage；andherewerestayedTheirwanderingbarks，whichsterntoshoreweredight。
SecurefromdangerfromAlcina"swrath，Thedukebylandcontinuedhencehispath。
XXXVIII
Hepricksthroughmanyafieldandforestblind，Bymanyavaleandmanyamountaingray；
Whererobbers，nowbeforeandnowbehind，Oftthreatthepeerbynightoropenday；
Lionanddragonoftofpoisonouskind，Andothersavagemonsterscrosshisway:
Buthenosoonerhashisbuglewound，Thanthesearescaredandscatteredbythesound。
XXXIX
ThroughArabytheblesthefares，wheregrowThicketsofmyrrh，andgumsodorousooze，Wherethesolephoenixmakeshernest，althoughTheworldisallbeforeherwheretochoose；
AndtotheavengingseawhichwhelmedthefoeOfIsrael，hiswaythedukepursues；
InwhichKingPharaohandhishostwerelost:
Fromwhencehetothelandofheroescrost。
XL
AstolphoalongTrajan"schannelgoes，Uponthathorsewhichhasnoearthlypeer，Andmovessolightly，thatthesoftsandshowsNotokenofthepassingcavalier；
Whoprintsnotgrass，printsnotthedrivensnows，——Whodry-shodwouldthebrinybillowsclear，Andstrainssonimblyinthecourse，hewindAndthunderboltandarrowleavesbehind:——
XLI
ErstArgalia"scourser，whichwasbornFromacloseunionofthewindandflame，And，nourishednotbyhayorhearteningcorn，Fedonpureair，andRabicanhisname。
HiswaythebearerofthemagichornFollowing，whereNilereceivedthatriver，came；
Butereheatitsoutletcouldarrive，Towardshimsawapinnaceswiftlydrive。
XLII
AhermitinthepoopthebarkdidguideWithsnowybearddescendingtomidbreast；
WhowhenfromfarthePaladinbespied，Himtoascendhisreadypinnaceprest。
“Myson，unlessthouloathestlife，(hecried)
AndwouldstthatDeathto-daythycoursearrest，Contenttheeinmybarktocrossthewater；
Foryonderpathconductstheestraighttoslaughter。
XLIII
“Withinsixmiles，nofurther，shaltthoulight(Pursuedthehermit)onthebloodyseat，Wheredwellsagiant，horribletosight，Exceedingeverystaturebyeightfeet。
FromhimwayfaringmanorerrantknightWouldvainlyhopewithlifetomakeretreat；
Forsomethefelonquarters，someheflays，Andsomeheswallowsquick，andsomeheslays。
XLIV
“He，"midthecruelhorrorsheintends，Takespleasureinanet，bycunninghandsContrived，whichnearhismansionheextends；
Sowellconcealedbeneaththecrumblingsands，Thatwhosouninstructedthitherwends，Noughtofthesubtlemischiefunderstands；
Andsothegiantscareshimwithhiscries，Thathewithinthetoilsinterrorflies；
XLV
“Whomwithloudlaughter，tohisseathardbyHedragsalong，envelopedinhissnare；
Andknightanddamselviewswithequaleye，Andforhisprisoners"worthhaslittlecare。
Then，havingsuckedtheirbrainsandlife-blooddry，Castsforththeirbonesuponthedesertlair；
Androundabouthisgrieslypalacepins，Forhorridornament，theirbloodyskins。
XLVI
“Takethis，——myson，oh！takethisotherway，Whichtheewilltotheseainsafetyguide。”
“Ithankthee，holyfather，forthysay，(Tohimthefearlesscavalierreplied)
Butcannotperilagainsthonourweigh，Fardearerthanmylife。TotheothersideMevainlydostthoumovetopassthewave；
RatherforthisIseekthegiant"scave。
XLVII
“Iwithdishonourlifetoflightmayowe；
Butworsethandeathloaththustosavemyhead。
TheworstthatcanbefallmeifIgo，IsImybloodshallwiththeothersshed:
ButifonmesuchmercyGodbestow，ThatIremainalive，thegiantdead，SecureforthousandsshallImaketheways；
Sothatthegreatergoodtherisqueo"erpays。