第5章
XLVIII
“IperilbutthesinglelifeofoneAgainstsafetyofthecountlessrest。”——
“Gotheninpeace，“(theothersaid)。“myson，Andtothysuccour，formamongtheblest，MayGoddispatchtheArchangelMichaeldown。”——
Andhim，withthat，thesimplehermitblest。
AstolphopricksalongNile"srosystrand，Moreinhishornconfidingthanhisbrand。
XLIX
Betweenthemightyriverandthefen，Apathuponthesandyshoredothlie，Barredbythegiant"ssolitarydenCutofffromconversewithhumanity。
AboutitheadsandnakedlimbsofmenWerefixed，thevictimsofhiscruelty。
Windoworbattlementswasnot，whencestrungMightnotbeseensomewretchedprisonerhung。
L
Asinhill-farmorcastle，fencedwithmoat，Thehunter，mindfulwhathisdangerswere，AyefastensonhisdoortheshaggycoatAndhorridpawsandmonstrousheadofbear；
Soshowedthegiantthoseofgreatestnote，Who，thitherbrought，hadperishedinhissnare。
Thebonesofcountlessotherswidewerespread，Andeveryditchwithhumanbloodwasred。
LI
Caligorantwasstandingatthegate(Forsowasthedespiteousmonsterhight)；
Whodeckedhishousewithcorpses，asforstateSometheirswithclothofgoldandscarletdight。
Hescarcecontainedhimselfforjoy，sogreatHispleasure，whenthedukeappearedinsight；
For"twastwomonthscomplete，athirdwasnear，Sincebythatroadhadpastacavalier。
LII
Towardsthemarish，wheregreenrushesgrow，Hehastes，intendingfromthatcovertblindTodoubleonhisunsuspectingfoe，Andissueonthecavalierbehind:
Forhimtodriveintothenet，belowThesand，thegrieslygianthaddesigned；
Asotherstrapthehadbeenwonttosee，Broughtthitherbytheirevildestiny。
LIII
Whenhimthewarypaladinespied，Hestopthiscourser，notwithoutgreatheed，Lestheintothecovertsnaremighttide，Forewarnedofthisbythegoodhermit"srede。
Heretohishornforsuccourheapplied，Norfaileditswontedvirtueinthisneed:
Itsmotethegiant"sheartwithsuchaffright，Thatheturnedback，andhomewardfledoutright。
LIV
Astolphoblew，stillwatchfulofsurprise，Weeningtoseetheenginesprung:fastflewThegiant，——asifheartaswellaseyesThethiefhadlost，——norwhitherwardheknew:
Suchishisfear，hekensnotasheflies，Howisowncovertmischieftoeschew:
Herunsintothenet，whichclosinground，Hampersthewretch，anddragshimtotheground。
LV
Astolpho，whobeholdshisbulkypreyFallbodily，drivesthitheratfullspeed，Securehimself，and，bent——tomakehimpayThepriceofslaughteredthousands——quitshissteed。
Yetafter，deemsahelplesswighttoslayNovalourwere，butratherfoulmisdeed:
Forhim，arms，neck，andfeet，socloselytied，Hecouldnotshakehimself，thewarriorspied。
LVI
WithsubtlethreadofsteelhadVulcanwroughtThenetofold，andwithsuchcunningpain，He，whotobreakitsweakestmeshhadsought，Wouldhavebestowedhistimeandtoilinvain。
ItwaswiththisheMarsandVenuscaught，Who，handsandfeet，werefetteredbythechain:
NordidthejealoushusbandweavethethreadForaught，buttosurprisethatpairinbed。
LVII
Mercuryfromthesmithconveyedtheprize，WantingtotakeyoungChlorisinthesnare；
SweetChloris，whobehindAuroraflies，Atriseofsun，throughfieldsofliquidair，Andfromhergatheredgarment，throughtheskies，Scatterstheviolet，rose，andlilyfair。
Heforthisnymphhistoilssodeftlyset，Oneday，inairhetookherwiththenet。
LVIII
Thenymph(itseems)wastakenassheflew，WherethegreatAethioprivermeetsthebrine:
ThenetwastreasuredinCanopus，throughSuccessiveages，inAnubis"shrine。
Afterthreethousandyears，CaligorantdrewThesacredrelictfromthepalacedivine:
Whencewiththenettheimpiousthiefreturned，Whorobbedthetempleandthecityburned，LIX
Hefixedithere，beneaththesandyplain，Inmode，thatallthetravellerswhomhechasedRanintoit，andtheenginewaswithpainTouched，ereitarms，andfeet，andneckembraced。
FromthisthegoodAstolphotookachain，Andwiththegyvehishandsbehindhimlaced:
Hisarmsandbreastheswaddledinsuchguise，Hecouldnotloosehimself；thenlethimrise。
LX
After，hisotherknotsunfastening，(Forhewasturnedmoregentlethanamaid)
Astolpho，asashow，thethiefwouldbring，Bycity，borough-town，andfarmconveyed；
Thenetaswell；thanwhichnoquainterthingWaseverbythefileandhammermade。
Onhim，likesumpter-naghelaidtheload，Intriumphled，behindhim，onhisroad。
LXI
Himhelmandshieldhegivesaliketobear，Astoavalet；henceproceedsthepeer，Gladdeningthefearfulpilgrimeverywhere，Whojoystothink，henceforthhiswayisclear。
SofaranenddoesboldAstolphofare，HeistoMemphis"tombsalreadynear，——
Memphisrenownedforpyramids；insight，HemarksthepopulousCairoopposite。
LXII
Ranallthepeopleintumultuoustide，Toseehimdragtheunmeasuredwightalong。
“Howcanitbe，“(eachtohisfellowcried)
“Thatonesoweakcouldmasteronesostrong?“
ScarcecanAstolphoputthepressaside，Soclosefromeveryparttheirnumbersthrong；
WhilealladmirehimasacavalierOfmightyworth，andmakehimgoodlycheer。
LXIII
ThenCairowasnotsuch，ascommoncryPronouncesinouragethatcostlyseat；——
ThateighteenthousanddistrictsillsupplyLodgingtothosewhoinhermarketsmeet；——
Andthoughthehousesarethreestorieshigh，Numbersareforcedtosleepintheopenstreet；
AndthatthesoldanhasapalacethereOfwonderoussize，andpassingrichandfair；
LXIV
Andtherein(Christianrenegadoesall)
Keepsfifteenthousandvassals，forhisneeds，Beneathoneroofsuppliedwithbowerandstall，Themselves，andwives，andfamilies，andsteeds。
Thedukedesiredtoseetheriver"sfall，AndhowfarNileintotheseaproceeds。
AtDamietta；wherewayfaringwight，Heheard，wasprisonermadeorslainoutright。
LXV
ForatNile"soutletthere，besidehisbed，Asturdythiefwasshelteredinatower，Alikethenative"sandthestranger"sdread，WonteventoCairo"sgatetheroadtoscower。
Himnoonecouldresist，and，itwassaid，Thatmantoslaythefelonhadnopower。
AhundredthousandwoundshehadinstrifeReceived，yetnonecouldevertakehislife。
LXVI
ToseeifhecouldbreakthethreadwhichtiedThefelon"slife，uponhiswaytheknightSetforward，andtoDamiettahied，TofindOrrilo，sothethiefwashight；
Thencetotheriver"soutletpast，andspiedThesturdycastleonthemargindight；
Harbouredinwhichtheenchanteddemonlay，Thefruitofahobgoblinandafay。
LXVII
HehereOrriloandtwoknightsinmailFoundatfiercestrife:thetwoillheldtheirownAgainsthim；soOrrilodidassailThewarlikepair，althoughhimselfalone；
Andhowmucheithermightinarmsavail，Famethroughtheuniversalworldhadblown。
OfOliviero"sseedwaseitherplant；
Gryphonthewhite，andsableAquilant。
LXVIII
Thenecromancerhadthiswhile(tosayThetruth)withvantageonhisside，begunThefight，whobroughtamonstertothefray，Foundonlyinthoseparts，andwonttowonAshoreorunderwater，andtoprey，Forfood，onhumanbodies；feedingonPoormarinersandtravellingmen，whofare，Oftheimpendingdanger，unaware。
LXIX
Themonster，slaughteredbythebrethrentwo，Uponthesandbesidethehavenlies；
AndhencenowrongtheytoOrrilodo，Assailinghimtogetherinthisguise。
Himtheydismemberedoftenandnotslew:
Nowhe，——becausedismembered，——everdies；
Forhereplaceslegorhandlikewax，Whichthegoodfaulchionfromhisbodyhacks。
LXX
GryphonandAquilantbyturnsdivide，Nowtotheteeth，nowbreast，theenchantedwight。
ThefruitlessblowOrrilodoesderide，Whilethetwobaffledwarriorsrageforspite。
Lethimwhofallingsilverhasespied(Whichmercurybyalchymistsishight)
Scatter，andreuniteeachbrokenmember，Hearingmytale，whathehasseenremember。
LXXI
Ifthethief"sheadbeseveredbythepair，Helightsandstaggerstillhefindsit；nowUptakenbythenoseorbythehair，Andfastenedtotheneck，Iknownothow。
ThissometimesGryphontakes，andwhirledthroughair，Whelmsinthestream；butbootlessisthethrow:
ForlikeafishcanfierceOrriloswim；
Andsafely，withthehead，regainsthebrim。
LXXII
Twoladies，meetlycladinfairarray，Onedamselwasinblackandoneinwhite，Andwhohadbeentheoccasionofthatfray，Stoodbytogazeuponthecruelfight:
Eitherofthesewasabenignantfay，Whosecarehadnourishedoneandtheotherknight，Oliver"schildren；whenthebabesforlornTheyfromtheclawsoftwohugebirdshadtorn。
LXXIII
Since，fromGismondatheyhadtheseconveyed，Bornetoadistancefromtheirnativesky。
Butmoretosaywereneedless，sincedisplaidTothewholeworldhasbeentheirhistory。
Thoughtheauthorhasthefather"snamemis-said；
Oneforanother(howIknownot，I)
Mistaking。NowthisfearfulstrifethepairOfwarriorswagedatboththeladies"prayer。
LXXIV
Thoughitwasnooninthehappyislands，dayHadvanishedinthisclime，displacedbynight；
And，underneaththemoon"suncertainray，Andill-discerned，wereallthingshidfromsight；
WhentothefortOrrilotookhisway。
SinceboththesablesisterandthewhiteWerepleasedthefuriousbattletodefer，Tillanewsunshouldinthehorizonstir。
LXXV
Theduke，whobytheirensigns，andyetmoreHadbythesightofmanyavigorousblow，GryphonandAquilantlongtimebeforeAgnized，togreetthebrethrenwasnotslow:
Andthey，whointhepeer，victoriouso"erThegiant，whomheledacaptive，knowTheBARONOFTHEPARD，(sostyledatcourt)
Himtosalute，withnolessloveresort。
LXXVI
TheladiestoreposethewarriorsledToafairpalacenear，theirsumptuousseat:
Thenceissuingcourtlysquireanddamselsped，Themwithlittorchesinmid-waytomeet。
Theirgoodlysteedstheyquit，therewellbested，Putofftheirarms，andinagardensweetDiscernthereadysupperdulylaidFastby，wherearefreshingfountainplayed。
LXXVII
Heretheybidbindthegiantonthegreen，Fast-tetheredbyastrongandweightychainToatoughoak，whoseancienttrunktheyweenMaywellbeproofagainstasinglestrain；
Withthat，bytengoodserjeantsoverseen，Lesthebynightgetloose，andsothetrainAssaultandhaplyharm；whilecarelesstheyWithoutaguardandunsuspectinglay。
LXXVIII
Attheabundantandmostsumptuousboard，Withcostlyviands(itsleastpleasure)fraught，ThelongesttopicfordiscourseaffordOrrilo"sprowess，andthemarvelwrought；
Forheadorarmdisseveredbythesword，They(whoupontherecentwonderthought)
Mightthinkadreamtoseehimre-unite，Andbutreturnmorefurioustothefight。
LXXIX
Astolphoinhisbookhadfoundexprest(Thatwhichprescribedaremedyforspell)
HowhewhoofonehairdeprivedthepestOnlycouldhiminbattlehopetoquell:
Butthispluckedoutorsheared，hefromhisbreastParforcethefelon"sspiritwouldexpell。
Sosaysthevolume；butinstructsnotwhere，"Midlockssothicklyset，tofindthehair。
LXXX
ThedukenolesswithhopeofconquestglowsThanifthepalmhehasalreadywon；
AshethathopeswithsmallexpenseofblowsTopluckthehair，thewizard-wightundone。
HencedoeshetotheyouthfulpairproposeTheburdenofthatenterprizeuponHimselftotake:Orrilowillheslay，Ifthetwobrethrennoughttheintentgainsay，LXXXI
Butwillinglytohimtheseyieldtheemprize，Assuredhistoilwillbebestowedinvain；
AndnowanewAuroraclimbstheskies，AndfromhiswallsOrriloontheplainDrops，——andthestrifebegins——OrrilopliesThemace，thedukethesword；he"midarainOfstrokeswouldfromthebodyatoneblowDivorcethespiritoftheenchantedfoe:
LXXXII
Togetherwiththemacehelopsthefist；
Andnowthisarm，nowtheotherfallstoground；
Sometimeshecleavesthecorslet"sirontwist，Andpiecemealsharesandmaimsthefelonround。
Orrilore-unitestheportionsmissed，Foundonthechampagne，andagainissound:
And，thoughintoahundredfragmentshewed，Astolphoseeshim，inathought，renewed。
LXXXIII
Afterathousandblows，AstolphospedOnestroke，abovetheshouldersandbelowThechin，whichloptawaybothhelmandhead:
Norlightsthedukelessswiftlythanhisfoe。
Thengraspsthehairdefiledwithgoreandred，Springsinamomentonhishorse，andlo！
Up-streamwithitalongNile"smarginhies，Sothatthethiefcannotretaketheprize。
LXXXIV
Thatfool，whohadnotmarkedthewarrior"sfeat，Wassearchinginthedusttofindhishead；
Butwhenheheardthechargerinretreat，Whothroughtheforestwiththeplunderfled，Leaptquicklyintohisowncourser"sseat，AndinpursuitofboldAstolphosped。
FainhadOrriloshouted“Hola！stay！“
Butthatthedukehadbornehismouthaway:
LXXXV
YetpleasedAstolphohadnotinlikeguiseBorneoffhisheels，pursueswithflowingrein。
HimRabican，whomarvellouslyflies，Distancesbyamightylengthofplain。
Thiswhilethewizard"sheadAstolphoeyesFrompolltofront，abovetheeyebrowstwain，Searching，inhaste，ifhethehaircanseeWhichmakesOrrilo"simmortality。
LXXXVI
Amidinnumerablelocks，nohairStraiterorcrisperthantherestwasseen。
HowthenshouldgoodAstolpho，inhiscareToslaythethief，somanychoosebetween?
“Tocutthemall(hesaid)itbetterwere。”
Andsincehescissorslackedandrazorkeen，Hewantingthese，resortedtohisglaive，Whichcutsowell，itmightbesaidtoshave。
LXXXVII
And，holding，bythenose，theseveredhead，Close-sheareditall，behindandekebefore。
Hefound，amongtherest，thefatalthread。
Thenpalebecamethevisage，changingsore，Turnedupitseyes，andsignalssoreanddreadOfthelastagonyofnaturewore；
Andtheheadlessbodyseatedinthesell，Shuddereditslast，andfromthecourserfell。
LXXXVIII
ThedukereturnswherehethechampionstwoAnddameshadleft，thetrophyinhishand，Whichmanifestsofdeaththetokenstrue；
Andshowsthedistantbodyonthesand。
Iknownotiftheythiswithpleasureview，Thoughhimtheywelcomewithdemeanourbland:
FortheinterceptedvictorymightpainPerchanceinflictupontheenvyingtwain。
LXXXIX
NordoIthinkthateithergentlefayWithpleasurecouldthatbattle"sissuesee:
Sincethosekinddames，becausetheywoulddelayThedolefulfatewhichshortlywastobeInFrancethebrethren"slot，hadinthatfrayWithfierceOrrilomatchedthewarriorsfree；
Andsotooccupythepairhadcast，Tillthesadinfluenceoftheskieswerepast。
XC
WhentothecastellanwascertifiedInDamietta，thatthethiefwasdead，Heloosedacarrierpigeon，havingtiedBeneathherwingaletterbyathread。
ShewenttoCairo；and，toscatterwideThenews，anotherfromthattownwassped(Suchistheusagethere)；so，Egyptthrough，Inafewhoursthejoyfultidingsflew。
XCI
Ashehadbroughttheadventuretoanend，Thedukenowsoughtthenobleyouthstostir，(Thoughofthemselvesthatwaytheirwishestend，Northeytowhetthatpurposeneedthespur)
ThattheytheChurchfromoutragetodefend，AndrightsofCharles，theRomanEmperor，WouldceasetowaruponthatEasternstrand，Andwouldseekhonourintheirnativeland。
XCII
GryphonandAquilantthusbidadieu，Oneandtheother，tohisladyfair；
Who，thoughitsorelytroubledthem，illknewHowtoresistthewishesofthepair。
Theduke，togetherwiththewarliketwo，Turnstotheright，resolvedtoworship，whereGoderstincarnatedwelt，theholyplaces，ErehetocherishedFrancehiswayretraces。
XCIII
Thewarriorstotheleft-handmightincline，Asplainerandmorefullofpleasantcheer，Wherestillalongtheseaextendstheirline；
Buttaketheright-handpath，abruptanddrear；
SincethechiefcityofallPalestine，Bysixdays"journey，is，throughthis，morenear。
Waterthereisalongthisruggedtrack，Andgrass；allotherneedfulmatterslack。
XCIV
Sothat，beforetheyenterontheirroad，Allthatisneedfultheycollect，andlayUponthegiant"sbackthebulkyload，Whocouldatoweruponhisneckconvey。
TheHolyLandamountain-summitshowed，Atfinishingtheirroughandsalvageway；
WhereHEAVENLYLOVEawillingofferingstood，Andwashedawayourerrorswithhisblood。
XCV
They，attheentranceofthecity，viewAgentlestripling；andinhimthethreeAgnizeSirSansonetofMecca，whoWas，inyouth"sflower，forsovereignchivalry，Forsovereigngoodness，famedthecountrythrough，Andwisebeyondhisyears:frompaganryConvertedbyOrlandotothetruth，Whohad，withhisownhands，baptizedtheyouth。
XCVI
Designingthereafortilage，infrontOfEgypt"scaliphtheythewarriorfound；
Andwithawalltwomilesinlength，themountOfCalvaryintendingtosurround。
Receivedwithsuchacountenance，asiswontTobeofinwardlovethesurestground，Themheconductedtohisroyalhome，And，withallcomfort，harbouredinthedome。
XCVII
Asdeputy，thesaintedlandheswayed，ConferredonhimbyCharlemagne，intrust，TohimtheEnglishdukeapresentmadeOfthatsosturdyandunmeasuredbeast，Thatittendraughthorseburdenshadconveyed；
Somonstrouswasthegiant，andnextgaveThenet，inwhichhetooktheunwieldyslave。
XCVIII
Inquittance，Sansonet，hisswordtobear，GavearichgirdletoAstolphobold，Andspursforeitherheel，acostlypair，Withbucklersandwithrowelsmadeofgold；
Which("twasbelieved)thewarrior"srelictswere，Whofreedthedamselfromthatdragonold；
Spoils，whichSirSansonet，withmanymore，FromJoppa，whenhetookthecity，boreXCIX
Cleansedoftheirerrorsinamonastery，Fromwhencetheodourofgoodworksupwent，TheyofChrist"spassioneverymysteryContemplating，throughallthechurcheswent；
Whichnow，tooureternalinfamy，FoulMoorusurp；whattimeonstrifeintent，AllEuroperingswitharmsandmartialdeeds，Andwariseverywherebutwhereitneeds。
C
Whilegracethewarlikethreedevoutlysought，Intentonpardonandonpiouslore，AGrecianpilgrim，knowntoGryphon，broughtTidings，whichilltheafflictedchampionbore，Fromhislong-cherishedvowandformerthought，Tooforeign，tooremote；andthesesosoreInflamedhistroubledbreast，andbredsuchcare，Theywhollyturnedasidehismindfromprayer。
CI
Forhismisfortune，oneoflovelyfeatureSirGryphonworshipped，Origillahight。
Offairervisageandofbetterstature，Notoneamongathousandmeetsthesight:
Butfaithless，andofsuchanevilnature，Thatthoumightsttownandcitysearchoutright，Andcontinentandisland，farandnear，Yet，never，asIthink，wouldstfindherpeer。
CII
InConstantine"simperialcity，burnedWithafiercefever，hehadleftthefair；
Andhopedtofindher，tothatplacereturned，Lovelierthanever；andenjoyherthere。
ButshetoAntioch(asthewarriorlearned)
Hadwithanotherlemanmaderepair；
Thinking，whilesuchfreshyouthwasyetherown，"Twerenotathingtobrook——tosleepalone。
CIII
SirGryphon，fromthetimeheheardthenewsHadevermorebemoanedhim，dayornight:
WhateverpleasureotherwightpursuesSeemsbutthemoretovexhistroubledsprite。
Leteachreflect，whotohismischiefwoos，HowkeenlytemperedareLove"sdartsofmight，And，heavierthanallills，thetormentfell，Inthathewasashamedhisgrieftotell。
CIV
This:forthatAquilanthadoftbeforeReprovedhimforthepassionwhichhenursed，Andsoughttobanishherfromhisheart"score；——
Her，whoofallbadwomenistheworst，Hestillhadcensured，inhiswiserlore，IfbyhisbrotherAquilantaccurst，HerGryphon，inhispartiallove，excuses，Formostlyself-conceitoursenseabuses。
CV
Itthereforeishispurpose，withoutsayToAquilant，alonetotakethequestAsfarasAntioch，andbearheraway，Whohadborneoffhisheart-corefromhisbreast:
Tofindhim，whohadmadethedamehisprey，Andtakesuchvengeanceofhim，ereherest，Asshallforayebetold。MynextwilltellHowheeffectedthis，andwhatbefell。
CANTO16
ARGUMENT
GryphonfindstraitorousOrigillanighDamascuscity，withMartanovile。
SlaughteredtheSaracensandChristianslieBythousandsandbythousandsheapedthiswhile；
AndiftheMooroutsideofParisdie，WithintheSarzansodestroyseachpile，Suchslaughterdeals，thatgreaterillthanthisNeverbeforehasbeenexprest，Iwiss。
I
Love"spenaltiesaremanifoldanddread:
OfwhichIhaveenduredthegreaterpart，And，tomycost，inthesesowellamread，ThatIcanspeakofthemas"tweremyart。
HenceifIsay，orifIeversaid，(Didspeechorlivingpagemythoughtsimpart)
“Oneillisgrievousandanotherlight。”
Yieldmebelief，anddeemmyjudgmentright。
II
Isay，Isaid，and，whileIlive，willsay，“He，whoisfetteredbyaworthychain，Thoughhisdesirehisladyshouldgainsay，And，everywayaverse，hissuitdisdain；
ThoughLovedeprivehimofallpraisedpay，Afterlongtimeandtroublespentinvain，He，ifhisheartbeplacedwellworthily，Needsnotlamentthoughheshouldwasteanddie。”
III
Lethimlament，whoplaysaslavishpart，Whomtwobrighteyesandlovelytressesplease:
BeneathwhichbeautieslurksawantonheartWithlittlethatispure，andmuchoflees。
Thewretchwouldfly；butbearsinhimadart，Likewoundedstag，whicheverwayheflees；
Daresnotconfess，yetcannotquench，hisflame，Andofhimselfandworthlesslovehasshame。
IV
TheyouthfulGryphonfindshiminthiscase，Whoseestheerrorwhichhecannotright；
HeseeshowvilelyhehisheartdoesplaceOnfaithlessOrigille，hisvaindelight:
Yetevilusedothsovereignreasonchase，Andfreewillissubduedbyappetite。
Thoughafoulmindthelady"sactionsspeak，Her，wheresoe"ersheis，mustGryphonseek。
V
Resumingthefairhistory，Isay，Outofthecityheinsecretrode；
Nortohisbrotherwouldhisplanbewray，Whooftonhimhadvainreproofbestowed:
Buttotheleftt"wardsRamahshapedhisway，Bythemostlevelandmosteasyroad。
Himsixdays"journeytoDamascusbrought，Whence，settingoutanew，heAntiochsought。
VI
HenighDamascusmetthelover，whoPerfidiousOrigilla"sheartpossest，Andmatchedinevilcustomswerethetwo，Likestalkandflower:forthatineither"sbreastWaslodgedafickleheart；thedameuntrue，Andheatraitorwhomshelovedthebest。
Whileboththelovershidtheirnaturebase，Toothers"cost，beneathacourteousface。
VII
AsIrelatetoyou，thecavalierCameonhugecourser，trappedwithmicklepride；
WithfaithlessOrigille，ingorgeousgear，Withgoldembroidered，andwithazuredyed。
Tworeadyknaves，whoservethewarrior，rearTheknightlyhelmandbucklerathisside；
AsonewhowithfairpompandsemblancewentTowardsDamascus，toatournament。
VIII
Damascus"kingasplendidfestivalHadinthesedaysbidsolemnlyproclaim；
Andwithwhatpomptheycould，uponhiscall，Thither，inshiningarms，thechampionscame。
AtGryphon"ssighttheharlot"sspiritsfall，Whofearsthathewillworkherscatheandshame；
AndknowsherloverhasnotforceandbreathTosaveherfromSirGryphon，threateningdeath；
IX
Butlikemostcunningandaudaciousquean，Althoughshequakesfromheadtofootwithfear，Hervoicesostrengthens，andsoshapeshermien，Thatinherfacenosignsofdreadappear，HavingalreadymadeherlemanweenThetrickdevised，shefeignsajoyouscheer，TowardsSirGryphongoes，andforlongspaceHangsonhisneck，fast-lockedinherembrace。
X
She，aftersuitingwithmuchsuavityTheactiontotheword，soreweeping，cried:
“Dearlord，isthistheguerdonduetome，Forloveandworship?thatIshouldabideAloneonelivelongyear，deprivedofthee，——Asecondnear——and，yetuponthysideNogrief?——andhadIbornefortheetostay，IknownotifIshouldhaveseenthatday。
XI
“WhenIfromNicosiatheeexpected(Whenthouwastjourneyingtotheplenarcourt)
Tocheerme，——leftwithfeversoreinfected，Andinthedreadofdeath，——IheardreportThatthouwastgonetoSyria；anddejectedBythatilltiding，sufferedinsuchsort，I，allunabletopursuethyquest，Hadnighwiththisrighthandtransfixtmybreast。
XII
“Butfortune，byherdoublebounty，showsSheguardsmemorethanthou:metoconveyShesentmybrotherhere，whowithmegoes，Myhonoursafeinhisprotectingstay；
Andthisencounterwiththeenowbestows，WhichIaboveallotherblessingsweigh，Andingoodtime；forhadstthoulongerstayed，Mylord，Ishouldhavediedofhopedelayed。”
XIII
Thewickedwoman，fullofsubtlety(Worsethanafoxincraftyhardihood)
Pursues，andsowellshapesherhistory，ShewhollythrowstheblameonGryphongood；
MakeshimbelievethatothernottobeHerkinalone，butofherfleshandblood，Gotbyonefather；——andsoputsuponTheknight，thathelesscreditsLukeandJohn。
XIV
Norhethefraudofher，morefalsethanfair，Onlyforborewithjustreproachtopay；
Noronlydidthethreatenedstrangerspare，Whowastheloverofthatladygay；
Butdeemedtoexcusehimselfsufficientwere，Turningsomeportionoftheblameaway；
Andastherealbrothersheprofest，Unceasinglythelady"sknightcarest；
XV
AndtoDamascus，withthecavalierReturned，whotoSirGryphonmadereport，ThatSyria"swealthyking，withsumptuouscheer，Withinthatplacewouldholdasplendidcourt；
Andwho，baptizedorinfidel，appearThereathistourney(ofwhateversort)，Withinthecityandwithout，assuresFromwrong，forallthetimethefeastendures。
XVI
YetIofOrigilla"streacheryShallnotsosteadfastlypursuethelore，Who，famednotforonesingleperfidy，Thousandsandthousandshadbetrayedbefore，ButthatIwillreturnagaintoseeTwohundredthousandwretchedmenormoreBurntbytheragingwild-fire，wheretheyspread，AboutthewallsofParis，scatheanddread。
XVII
IleftyouwherekingAgramantpreparedTostormagate，andtotheassaultwasgone:
Thishehadhopedtofindwithoutaguard；
Andworkelsewheretobarthewaywasnone。
Forthere，inperson，CharleskeptwatchandwardWithmany，practisedwarriorseveryone；
TwoAngelines，twoGuidos，Angelier，Avino，Avolio，Otho，andBerlinghier。
XVIII
Oneandtheotherhostitsworth，beforeCharlesandkingAgramant，desiretoshow，Wherepraise，whererichesare，theythink，instoreForthosethatdotheirdutyonthefoe。
ButsuchwerenottheatchievementsoftheMoorAstorepairtheloss；for，tohiswoe，FullmanyaSaracenthechampaignprest；
Whosefollywasabeacontotherest。
XIX
Thefrequentdartsastormofhailappear，Whichfromthecity-walltheChristiansfling；
Thedeafeningclamoursputtheheavensinfear，Which，fromourpart，andfromthatother，ring。
ButCharlesandAgramantmustwait；forhereIoftheMarsofAfricawillsing，KingRodomont，thatfierceandfearfulman，Thatthroughthemiddleofthecityran。
XX
Iknownot，sir，ifyoutheadventuredreadOfthatsodaringMoortomindrecall，Theleader，whohadlefthispeopledead，Betweenthesecondworkandouterwall；
Uponthoselimbstheraveningfiresofed，Wasneversightmoresad！——Itoldwithal，Howvaultingo"erthathindranceatabound，Heclearedthemoatwhichgirtthecityround。
XXI
Whenhewasknownthethickeningcrowdamong，Bythestrangearmsheworeandscalyhide，There，wheretheagedsiresandfeeblerthrong。
Listenedtoeachnewtaleoneveryside；
Heaven-highgroan，moan，andlamentationrung，Andloudtheybeattheirliftedpalmsandcried:
Whilethosewhohadthestrengthtoflyaloof，Soughtsafetynotfromhouseortemple"sroof。
XXII
Butthisthecruelswordconcedestofew，SobrandishedbythatSaracenrobust；
Andhere，withhalfalegdissevered，flewAfoot，thereheaddividedfromthebust:
Thiscleftacross，andthatbeholdhimhew，Fromheadtohips，sostrongtheblowandjust。
While，ofthethousandswoundedbytheMoor，Isnonethatshowsanhonestscarbefore。
XXIII
Whatbyweakherd，infieldsofHircany，Thetigerdoes，orIndianGangesnear，Orwolf，bylamborkid，onheightswhichlieOnTypheus"back，thecruelcavalierNowexecutesonthose，Iwillnot，I
Callphalanxesorsquadrons，butamereRabble，thatIshouldtermaraceforlorn，Whobutdeservedtodieeretheywereborn。
XXIV
Ofallhecuts，andthrusts，andmaims，andbleeds，Thereisnotonewholookshimintheface。
Throughoutthatstreet，whichinastraightlineleadsUptoSt。Michael"sbridge，sothrongedaspace，Rodomont，terribleandfearful，speeds，Whirlinghisbloodybrand，norgrantshegrace，Inhiscareer，toservantortolord；
Andsaintandsinnerfeelalikethesword。
XXV
ReligioncannotforthepriestbespeakMercy，norinnocenceavailthechild:
Norgentlybeamingeyes，norvermeilcheek，Protectthebloomingdameordamselmild。
Agesmitesitsbreastandflies:whilebenttowreakVengeance，theSaracen，withgoredefiled，Showsnothisvalourmorethancruelrage，Heedlessalikeoforder，sex，andage。
XXVI
Northeimpiouskingalonewithhumanblood，——Lordoftheimpioushe——hishanddistains，Butevenonwallssosorelyventshismood，Hefiresfairhouses，andpollutedfanes。
Thehousesalmostallweremadeofwood，Then(as"tistold)andthis，bywhatremains，Maybebelieved；foryetinParisweSixoutoftennobetterbuildedsee。
XXVII
Thoughflamesdemolishallthingsfarandwide，Thisillappearshisfurioushatetoslake:
Where"erthepaynimhashishandsapplied，Hetumblesdownaroofateveryshake。
Mylord，believe，youneveryetespiedBombardinPadua，ofsolargeamake，ThatitcouldrendfromwallofbatteredtownWhat，atasinglepull，thekingpluckeddown。
XXVIII
Whiletheaccursedman，amidtherout，Sowarredwithfireandsword，ifathispost，KingAgramanthadprestitfromwithout，Theamplecityhadthatdaybeenlost。
Buthewashinderedbythewarriorstout，WhocamefromEnglandwiththeadvancinghost，ComposedofEnglishandofScotchallied，WithSilenceandtheAngelfortheirguide。
XXIX
ItwasGod"swill，thatwhilethroughtownandtowerThefuriousRodomontsuchruinspread，ThitherarrivedRinaldo，Clermont"sflower。
Threeleaguesabove，heo"ertheriver"sbedHadcastabridge；fromwhencehisEnglishpowerTotheleft-handbycrookedwaysheled；
That，meaningtoassailthebarbarousfoes，Thestreamnoobstaclemightinterpose。
XXX
Rinaldohad，withEdward，sentaforce，Sixthousandstrong，ofarcherinfantry，Andsped，withAriman，twothousandhorseOflightestsort；andfootandcavalrySoughtParisbythoseroads，whichhavetheircourseDirectlyto，andfrom，thePicardsea；
ThatbySt。Martin"sandSt。Denys"gate，Theymightconveytheaidtheburgherswait。
XXXI
RinaldosentwiththesethebaggagetrainAndcarriages，withwhichhistroopswerestored；
Andfetching，withtheforcesthatremain，Acompass，hetheupperwayexplored。
Hebridge，andboat，andmeanstopasstheSeine，Hadwithhim；foritherewasilltoford。
Hepasthisarmy，brokethebridgesdown，Andrank"dinlinethebandsofeithercrown。
XXXII
ButhavingfirstthepeersandcaptainswheeledAbouthiminaring，thecavalierMountedthebankwhichovertoptthefield，Somuch，thatallmightplainlyseeandhear；
Andcried，“Mylords，youshouldthanksgivingyield，Withliftedhands，toGod，whobroughtyouhere；
Throughwhom，o"ereverynation，youmaygainEternalglory，boughtwithlittlepain。
XXXIII
“Twoprinces，byyourmeans，willrescuedbe，Ifyourelievethosecitygatesfromsiege；
Him，yourownking，whomyoufromslaveryAnddeathtosave，asubject"svowsoblige；
Andafamedemperor，ofmoremajestyThaneveryetincourtwasservedbyliege，Andwiththemotherkings，anddukes，andpeers，Andlordsofotherlands，andcavaliers。
XXXIV
“Sothatonecitysaving，notaloneWilltheParisiansblessyourhelpinghand，Who，sadderthanforsorrowsoftheirown，Timid，afflicted，anddisheartenedstand；
Andtheirunhappywivesandchildrenmoan，Whichshareinthesameperil，andthebandOrvirgins，dedicatetoheavenlyspouse，Lestthisdayfrustrateseetheirholyvows；
XXXV——
“Isay，thiscitysavedfromdeadlywound，NotonlywillParisiansholdyoudear；
Buthabitantsofallthecountriesround:
NorspeakIonlyofthenationsnear；
ForcitythereisnoneonChristianground。
Butwhathascitizensbeleagueredhere；
Sothattoyou，forvanquishingthefoe，MorelandsthanFrancewillobligationowe。
XXXVI
“Ifhimtheancientswithacrownendued，Whosavedonecitizenbyworthydeed，Forrescuingsuchacountlessmultitude，Whatrecompenseshallbeyourworthymeed?
Butif，fromjealousyorsloth，sogoodAndholy，enterpriseshouldillsucceed，Believeme，onlywhilethesewallsendure，IsItalyorAlmayn"srealmsecure；
XXXVII
“Oranyotherpart，wheremenadoreHim，whoforusuponthecrosswashung；
NorthinkthatdistancesavesyoufromtheMoor，Nordeemyourislandstrong，thewavesamong。
Forif，fromfarGibraltar"sstraitsofyore，AndoldAlcides"pillars，sailedthethrong，Tobearoffplunderfromyoursea-girtstrands，Whatwilltheydowhentheypossessourlands?
XXXVIII
“And，ifinthisfairenterprisearrayed，Nogain，nogloryservedyouasaguide，Acommondebtenjoinsyoumutualaid，MilitanthereupononeChurch"sside。
Moreover，letnotanybeafraid，Ourbrokenfoemenwilltheassaultabide；
Whoseemtomeill-taughtinwarlikeart，Afeeblerabblewithoutarmsorheart。”
XXXIX
Suchreasons，andyetbetterfor，thatneedMightgoodRinaldoinhisspeechinfer；
Andwithquickphraseandvoice，tovaliantdeedThehigh-mindedbaronsandboldarmystir；
Andthiswasbuttogoadawillingsteed(Astheoldproverbsays)wholacksnospur。
Hemovedthesquadrons，havingclosedhisspeech，Softly，beneaththeirseparatebanners，each。
XL
He，withoutclamour，withoutanynoise。
Somoveshistriplehost，theirflagsbelow。
Zerbino，marchingbythestream，enjoysThehonourfirsttoassailthebarbarousfoe；
ThepaladintheIrishmenemploysMoreinland，withawiderwheeltogo。
ThusEngland"shorseandfoot，thetwobetween，LedbytheDukeofLancaster，areseen。
XLI
Thepaladinrodeon，alongtheshore，Whenhehadputthewarriorsintheirway，And，passingbytheirsquadrons，prickedbeforeValiantZerbinoandhiswholearray，UntilhereachedthequartersoftheMoor，WhereOran"sking，andkingSobrinolay；
Who，half-a-mileremovedfromthoseofSpain，Posteduponthatside，observedtheplain。
XLII
WithsuchafaithfulescortfortifiedAndsure，theChristianswhohadthitherwound，WithSilenceandtheAngelfortheirguide，Nolongercouldstandmuteorkeeptheirground:
Buthearingnowthefoe，withshoutsdefiedTheirhost，andmadetheshrillingtrumpetssound；
Andwithloudclamours，whichHeaven"sconcavefill，Sentthroughthepaynim"sbonesadeadlychill。
XLIII
RinaldospursbeforethetroopscombinedHisfoamingcourser，andhisweaponrests；
Andafullbow-shotleavestheScotsbehind:
Soalldelaytheimpatientpeermolests。
AsoftentimesaneddyinggustofwindsIssues，ereyetthehorridstorminfests，Sosallyingswiftlyfromthefollowingherd，RinaldoforthuponBaiardospurred。
XLIV
AstheaspectofthepaladinofFrance，ThewaveringMoorishfilesbetraytheirfear；
And，tremblingintheirhands，isseenthelance，Theirthighsandstirrupsquivering，likethespear。
KingPulianonlymarkstheknight"sadvance，KnowingRinaldonot，unchangedincheer；
Northinkingsuchacruelshocktomeet，Gallopsagainsthimonhiscourserfleet。
XLV
Hestoopsupontheweaponwhichhestrains，Wholeandcollectedforthemartialgame:
Thentohishorseabandoningthereins，Andgoadingwithbothspursthecourser，came。
Upontheothersidenovalourfeigns，Butshows，bydoings，whatheisinname；——
Withwhatraregraceandmatchlessarthewars，ThesonofAymon，rathersonofMars。
XLVI
Well-matchedinskill，theyaimedtheircruelblows，Withlancesateachother"sheadsaddrest；
Illmatched，inarmsandvalour，werethefoes，Forthispaston，andthatthechampaigneprest。
Morecertainproofofworth，whenwarriorsclose，Thereneedsthanknightlylance，wellplacedinrest；
ButFortuneevenmorethanValourneeds，Whichill，withouthersavingsuccour，speeds。
XLVII
Withthegoodspearnewlevelledinhisfist，AtOran"skingbeholdRinaldodart。
Ofbulk，andbone，andsinew，toresistThemonarchwas，butillsuppliedwithheart。
Andhismightpassforafairstrokeinlist，Thoughplantedinthebuckler"snetherpart。
Letthoseexcuseitwhorefusetoadmire，Sincethegoodpaladincouldreachnohigher。
XLVIII
Nordidthebucklersotheweaponstay，Thoughmadeofpalmwithin，andsteelwithout，Butthatitpiercedthepaunch，andmadeawayToletthatmeanandillmatchedspiritout。
Thecourser，whohaddeemedthatallthedayHemustsohugeaburdenbearabout，Thankedinhisheartthewarrior，whowellmet，Hadthuspreservedhimfromsosoreasweat。
XLIX
Rinaldo，havingbrokehisrestedspear，Sowheelshishorse，heseemsequiptwithwings；
Who，turningswiftlywiththecavalier，Amidtheclosestcrowd，impetuoussprings。
ComposedofbrittleglassthearmsappearWhereSirRinaldoredFusbertaswings。
Nortemperedsteelisthere，norcorsletthick，Whichkeepstheswordfrombitingtothequick。
L
YetfewthetemperedplatesorironpinsWithwhichencountersthatdescendingbrand；
Buttargets，someofoakandsomeofskins，Andquiltedvestandturban"stwistedband。
LightlysuchdraperygoodRinaldothins，Andcleaves，andbores，andshears，oneitherhand；
Norbetterfromhisswordescapestheswarm，Thangrassfromsweepingscythe，orgrainfromstorm。
LI
Theforemostsquadronhadbeenputtoflight，WhenthitherthevanguardZerbinoled。
Forthprickingfromthefollowingcrowd，insightAppeared，withlevelledlance，theiryouthfulhead:
WithnolessfurythosewhotroopedtofightBeneathhisbanner，tothecombatsped；
Likelions，likesomanywolves，wholeapInfurytotheassaultofgoatorsheep。
LII
Bothspurredtheircourserson，withrestedlance，Wheneitherwarriortohisfoewasnear；
Andthatshortinterval，thatsmallexpanse，Ofplain，between，wasseentodisappear。
Wasneverwitnessedyetastrangerdance！
FortheScotsonlyplythemurderousspear；
Onlythescatteredpaynimsslaughteredlie，Asifconductedthitherbuttodie。
LIII
ItseemedasifeachcowardpaynimgrewMorecoldthanice，eachScotmorefiercethanflame。
TheMoorsbelievedthatwithRinaldo"sthewAndmusclefortified，eachChristiancame。
Sobrinoquicklymovedhisorderedcrew，Norstayedtillheraldshouldhiscallproclaim:
Betterweretheythanthosewhichwentbefore，Forcaptain，armour，andformartiallore。
LIV
LessworthlessmenofAfricawerethey，Thoughillhadtheybeendeemedofmuchavail。
Illharnessed，andworsetrainedtomartialfray，ForthwithKingDardinel，thefoetoassail，Moveduphishost，himselfinhelmetgay，Andsheathingallhislimbsinplateandmail。
ThefourthdivisionIbelievewasbest，Which，underIsolier，tobattleprest。
LV
Thraso，thiswhile，thevaliantDukeofMar，Gladinthetumult，forthecavaliersWhomusterinhistrain，upliftsthebar，Andtothelistsoffamehisfollowingchears，WhenIsolier，withhorsemenofNavarre，Enteredinthatfiercefrayheseesandhears。
NextAriodantesmovedhischivalry，WhowasoflatemadeDukeofAlbany。
LVI
Thedeepsonoroustrumpet"sbellowing，Andsoundofdrum，andbarbarousinstrument，Combinedwithtwangofbow，andwhizofsling，Wheelandmachine，andstonefromenginesent，And(whatmoreloudthantheseappearedtoring)
Tumult，andshriek，andgroan，andloudlament，ComposedadirerwholethanwhatoffendsTheneighbouringtribeswheredeafeningNiledescends。
LVII
Thearrows"doubleshowertheampleskyWithwide-extendedshadeisseentoshrowd；
Breath，smokeofsweatanddustascendonhigh，Andseemtostampinairamurkycloud。
Byturnseachhostgivesway，andyoumightspy，Nowchasing，nowinflight，theself-samecrowd；
Andheresomewight，besidehisfoemanslain，Orlittledistant，prostrateontheplain。
LVIII
When，harassedwithfatigue，aweariedcrewWithdraw，freshfilestheirfellowsreinforce:
Men，hereandthere，thewastedranksrenew；
Heremarchsuppliesoffoot，andthereofhorse:
HermantlegreenforrobeofcrimsonhueEarthshifts，ensanguinedwherethewarriorscourse:
Andtherewereazureflowersandyellowsprung，Nowslaughteredmenliestretchedtheirsteedsamong。
LIX
ZerbinowasmorewondersseentodoThaneverstriplingofhisage，hestrowedThegroundwithheapsofdead，andoverthrewThepaynimnumberswhichabouthimflowed。
ThevaliantAriodantestohisnew-
Entrustedsquadronmightyprowessshowed；
Fillingwithdreadandwonder，nearandfar，ThesquadronsofCastileandofNavarre。
LX
ChelindoandMosco(bastardswerethetwainOfCalabrun，latekingofArragon)，Andoneesteemedamongthevalianttrain，Calamidor，ofBarcellona"stown，Leavingtheirstandards，inthehopetogain，ByyoungZerbino"sdeath，agloriousforce，Andwoundedinhisflankstheprince"shorse。
LXI
Piercedbythreelanceslaythecourserstrong，ButboldZerbinoquicklyroseanew；
And，eagertoavengehischarger"swrong，Theassailants，whereheseesthem，willpursue。
ZerbinoatMoscofirst，thatoverhungHim，inthehopetomakehimprisoner，flew，Andpiercedhimintheflank；whofromhissell，Pallidandcold，uponthechampaignfell。
LXII
Whenhimsokilled，as"twerebystealthyblow，Chelindoviewed，toavengehisbrotherslain，Hecharged，intenttheprincetooverthrow；
Butheseizedfasthiscourserbytherein，And，thencetorisenot，laidthechargerlow，Destinednomoretofeedonhayorgrain；
Foratonestroke，somatchlesswashisforce，Zerbinoclefttheriderandhishorse。
LXIII
WhenthatfellblowCalamidorespied，Heturnedthebridleshorttospeedaway，ButhimwithdownrightcutZerbinopliedBehind，andcriedwithal，“Stay，traitor，stay。”
Norfromitsaimthesword-strokewanderedwide，Thoughfromthemarkitwentsomedealastray；
Thefalchionmissedtheriderashefled，Butreachedthehorse"scroup，andstretchedhimdead，LXIV
Hequitsthehorse，andthenceforsafetycrawls；
Buthewithlittlebootescapeshisfoe；
ForhimDukeThraso"shorseo"erturnsandmawls，Oppresttheponderouscourser"sweightbelow。
WherethehugecrowduponZerbinofalls，AriodantesandLurcaniogo；
Andwiththemmanyacavalierandcount，WhodotheirbestZerbinotoremount。
LXV
ThenArtalicoandMarganoknewTheforceofAriodantes"circlingbrand:
WhileCasimirandEnearcorueMoredeeplyyetthepuissanceofhishand。
Smotebytheknight，escapedtheformertwo；
Theotherswereleftdeaduponthestrand。
Lurcanioshowswhatarehisforceandbreath；
Whocharges，smites，o"erturns，andputstodeath。
LXVI
Sir，thinknotthatmoreinlandontheplainThewarfareislessmortalthanalongThestream，northatthetroopsbehindremainWhichtothedukeofLancasterbelong。
HevaliantlyassailedtheflagsofSpain，Andlonginevenscalethebattlehung。
ForHorseandFoot，andCaptainsofthosebands，Oneitherside，coulddeftlyplytheirhands。
LXVII
ForwardSirOldradpricksandFieramont；
ThisGlocester"sduke，andYork"stheotherknight；
WiththemconjoinedisRichard，Warwick"scount，AndthebolddukeofClarence，Henryhight。
TheseFolliconandMatalistafront，AndBaricond，withalltheyleadtofight。
Almeriathis，andthatGranadaguides，Ando"erMarjorcaBaricondpresides。
LXVIII
WellmatchedawhiletheChristianandtheMoorAppeared，withoutadvantageinthefray。
Notthis，nowthatgaveground，likecornbeforeThelightandficklebreezewhichblowsinMay:
Orastheseawhichripplesontheshore，Stillcomesandgoes，norkeepsonecertainway，WhenhollowFortunethushadsportedlong，Sheproveddisastroustothepaynimthrong。
LXIX
ThedukeofGlocesterMatalistaboldAssailedthiswhile，andhurtledfromhissell；
FieramontFollicono"erturnedandrolled，Intherightshouldersmit，onearthaswell。
TheadvancingEnglisheitherpaynimhold，Andbeartheirprisonersofftodungeoncell。
Thiswhile，SirBaricondis，inthestrife，ByClarence"sbolddukedeprivedoflife。
LXX
Hence"tisamongtheMoorsamazementall，WhilehencetheChristianstakesuchheartandpride，Thebandsdonoughtbutquittheirgroundandfall，AndbreaktheirorderonthePaynimside，WhattimetheChristiantroopscomeon，andgallTheirflyingrants，whichnowherewillabide:
Andhadnotonearrivedtoaidtheirhost。
ThePaynimcamphadonthatsidebeenlost。
LXXI
ButFerrau，whotillthistimeevernighMarsilius，scarcehadquittedhimthatday，Whenhalfdestroyedhemarkedhischivalry，Andsawthatbaffledbannerbornaway，Prickedhisgoodcourserforth，intimetospy，(Wheremidthosesquadronshottestwaxedthefray)
Withhisheadseveredinagrieslywound，OlympiodelaSerrafalltoground:
LXXII
Astriplinghe，whosuchsweetmusickvented，Accordedtothehornedlyre"ssofttone；
ThatatthedulcetmelodyrelentedThehearer"sheart，thoughharderthanastone。
Happy！if，withsuchexcellencecontented，Hehadpursuedsofairafamealone，Andloathedshield，quiver，helmet，swordandlance；
DestinedbythesetodieayouthinFrance。
LXXIII
WhenboldFrenchbeheldhiscruelplight，Forwhomheloveandmuchesteemprofest，HefeltmorepityatthedolefulsightThan，"midthosethousandsslain，foralltherest。
Andsmotethefoewhoslewhimwithsuchmight，Thathehishelmdividedfromthecrest；
Cutfront，eyes，visage，andmidbosomthrough，Andcasthimdownamidtheslaughteredcrew。
LXXIV
Norstopshehere，norleavesacorsletwhole，Norhelmunbroken，wherehisswordisplied，Ofthisthefrontorcheek，ofthatthepoll，Thearmofotherfoehisstrokesdivide；
Andhe，ofthesedivorcingbodyandsoul，Restoresthewaveringbattleonthatside；
WhencethedisheartenedandignoblethrongArescatteredwide，andbroke，anddrivenalong。
LXXV
IntothemedleypricksKingAgramant，Desiroustherehisbloodycoursetorun；
WithhimKingBaliverzo，Farurant，Soridan，Bambirago，Prusion；
Andnextsomanymoreoflittlevaunt，Whosebloodwillformalakeeredaybedone，ThatIcouldcounteachleafwithgreatereaseWhenautumnoftheirmantlestripsthetrees。
LXXVI
AgramantfromthewallanumerousbandOfhorseandfootwithdraws，andsendsthearrayBeneaththekingofFez，withacommandBehindtheMoorishtentstomakehisway，AndthoseofIrelandintheirmarchwithstand，Whomheseeshurryingwithwhathastetheymay，Andwithwidewheelandspaciouscompasswind，Tofalluponthepaynimcampbehind。
LXXVII
ThekingofFezuponthisserviceprest；
Foralldelaymightsorehisworkimpede。
ThiswhileKingAgramantunitestherest，Andpartsthetroopswhotothebattlespeed。
Hesoughthimselftheriver，whereheguessedTheMoorishhostmightmosthispresenceneed；
And，fromthatquarter，hadacourierprayed，ByKingSobrinosent，themonarch"said。
LXXVIII
Hemorethanhalfhiscampbehindhimled，Inonedeepphalanx。AtthemightysoundAlone，theScotsmentrembled，andindreadAbandonedhonour，order，andtheirground:
Lurcanio，Ariodantes，andtheirhead，Zerbino，therealonethetorrentbound；
Andhaplyhe，whowasafoot，haddied，ButthatintimehisneedRinaldospied。
LXXIX
ElsewherethepaladinwasmakingflyAhundredbanners:whilethecavalierSochasedthequailingSaracens，thecryOfyoungZerbino"sperilsmotetheear；
For，singleandafoot，hischivalryAmidtheAfricanshadleftthepeer。
RinaldoturnedaboutandtookhiswayWherehebeheldtheScotsindisarray。
LXXX
Heplantshiscourser，wheretheirsquadronsyieldTothefiercepaynims，andexclaims:“WheregoYourbands，andwhysobaselyquitthefield，Yieldingsovilelytosovileafoe?
Beholdthepromisedtrophies，spearandshield，Spoilswhichyourloadedchurchesoughttoshow！
Whatpraise！whatglory！thatalone，andreftOfhisgoodhorse，yourmonarch"ssonisleft！
LXXXI
Hefromasquirereceivesalance，andspiesKingPrusionlittledistant，sovereignOftheAlvaracchiae，andagainsthimhies；
Whomheunhorses，deadupontheplain。
SoAgricalt，soBambiragodies；
AndnextsorewoundedisSirSoridane；
Whohadbeenslainaswellamidthethrong，IfgoodRinaldo"slancehadprovedmorestrong。
LXXXII
Thatweaponbroken，heFusbertarears，AndsmitesSirSerpentine，himofthestar。
Thoughcharmedfrommischiefarethecavalier"sGoodarms，hefallsastoundedbythejar，AndthusRinaldoroundZerbinoclearsThefieldsowidely，wherethosechampionswar，ThatwithoutmoredisputehetakesahorseOfthose，whomasterless，atrandom，course。
LXXXIII
Thatheintimeremounteditwaswell，Whohaplywouldnot，ifhemoredelayed:
ForAgramantatonce，andDardinel，Sobrino，andBalastrothithermade；
Buthe，whohadintimeregainedthesell，Wheeled，hereandtherehishorse，withbrandishedblade，Dispatchingintohellthemixtarray，Thathowmenliveabovetheirghostsmightsay。