第8章
CXLVIII
Eachtoretreatbetookhim，wherethepeerHisfacedirected，andlargepassagemade。
NorlesstheSaracensthanfaithful，clearTheway，soreverencedisFusberta"sblade。
SaveDardinel，MountAlban"scavalier，Sawnone，norhetochasehispreydelayed。
Towhom，“Hecastupontheemicklecare，Poorchild，whoofthatbucklerlefttheeheir。
CXLIX
“Iseektheeouttoprove(ifthouattendMycoming)howthoukeep"sttheredandwhite，Forthou，savethisfrommethoucanstdefend，CanstilldefenditfromOrlando"smight。”
Tohimtheking:“Nowclearlycomprehend，IwhatIbear，aswelldefendinfight；
AndImorehonourhopethantroubledreadFrommypaternalquartering，whiteandred。
CL
“Havethounohopetomakemefly，oryieldTotheemyquarters，thoughachildIbe；
Mylifeshaltthoutakefromme，ifmyshield；
ButI，inGod，wellhopethecontrary——
Thisasitmay！——shallnone，infightingfield，SaythatIevershamedmyancestry。”
Sosaid，andgraspinginhishandthesword，TheyouthfulkingassailedMountAlban"slord。
CLI
Uponallparts，afreezingfeargoesthroughTheheartbloodofeachtremblingpaynimnigh，WhentheyamazedthefierceRinaldoview；
Whochargedthemonarchwithsuchenmity，Asmightalion，whichabullock，newTostingsoflove，shouldinameadowspy。
TheMoorsmotefirst，butfruitlesswashistask，WhobeatinvainuponMambrino"scasque。
CLII
Rinaldosmiled，andsaid:“I"dhavetheeknowIfIambetterskilledtofindthevein。”
Hespurs，andletswiththatthebridlego，Andathrustpusheswithsuchmightandmain，——Athrustagainstthebosomofhisfoe，Thatathisbackthebladeappearsagain。
Forthissuedbloodandsoul，andfromhissellLifelessandcoldthereelingbodyfell。
CLIII
Aslanguishestheflowerofpurplehue，Whichlevelledbythepassingploughsharelies；
Orasthepoppy，overchargedwithdew，Ingardendroopsitsheadinpiteouswise:
FromlifetheleaderofZumara"screwSopast，hisvisagelosingallitsdyes；
Sopassedfromlife；andperishedwiththeirking，Theheartandhopeofallhisfollowing。
CLIV
Aswaterswillsometimetheircoursedelay，Stagnant，andpennedinpoolbyhumanskill，Which，whentheopposingdykeisbrokeaway，Fall，andwithmightynoisethecountryfill:
"TwassotheAfricans，whohadsomestay，WhileDardinellovalourdidinstil，Fledhereandthere，dismayedoneveryside，Whentheyhimhurtlingformhisselldescried。
CLV
Lettingtheflyersfly，ofthosewhostandFirmintheirplace，Rinaldobreaksthearray；
Ariodanteskillsoneveryhand；
WhorankswellnighRinaldoonthatday。
TheseLeonetto"s，thoseZerbino"sbrandO"erturns，allrivalsinthegloriousfray。
WellCharlesandOlivertheirpartshavedone，TurpinandOgier，GuidoandSalomon。
CLVI
InperilweretheMoors，thatnoneagainShouldvisitHeatheness，thatdayopprest:
ButthatthewiseandwarykingofSpain，Gathered，andfromthefieldboreofftherest:
TositdownwithhislosshebettergainEsteemed，thatheretohazardpurseandvest:
Bettersomeremnantofthehosttosave，Thanbidwholesquadronsstandandfindagrave。
CLVII
HebidsforthwiththeMoorishensignsbeBornetothecamp，whichfosseandrampartspan。
WiththeboldmonarchofAndology，ThevaliantPortuguese，andStordilan。
HesendstopraythekingofBarbary，Toendeavourtoretire，asbestbecan；
Whowillnolittlepraisethatdaydeserve，Ifhehispersonandhisplacepreserve。
CLVIII
Thatking，whodeemedhimselfindesperatecase，NorevermoreBisertahopedtosee；
For，withsohorribleandfoulafaceHeneverFortunehadbeheld，withgleeHeardthatMarsiliushadcontrivedtoplacePartofhishostinfullsecurity；
AndfacedabouthisbannersandbadebeatThroughouthisbrokensquadronsaretreat。
CLIX
Butthebestportionneithersignalknew，Norlistenedtothedrumortrumpet"ssound。
Soscared，socrowdedisthewretchedcrew，ThatmanyinSeine"sneighbouringstreamaredrowned，Agramant，whowouldformthebandanew，(WithhimSobrino)scowersthesquadronsround；
AndwiththemeveryleadergoodcombinesTobringtheroutedhostwithintheirlines。
CLX
ButnoughtbysovereignorSobrinodone，Who，toiling，themwithprayerormenacestirred，Tomarch，wheretheirill-followedflagsaregone。
Canbring(Isaynotall)notevenathird。
SlaughteredorputtoflightaretwoforoneWho"scapes，——norheunharmed:amongthatherd，Woundedisthisbehind，andthatbefore，Andwearied，oneandall，andharassedsore。
CLXI
Andevenwithintheirlines，inpanicsore，TheybytheChristianbandsareheldinchase；
AndofallneedfulmatterslittlestoreWasmadethere，forprovisioningtheplace。
CharlemagnewiselybythelockbeforeWouldgrappleFortune，whensheturnedherface，Butthatdarknightuponthefielddescended，Andhushedallearthlymattersandsuspended:
CLXII
BytheCreatorhaplyhastened，whoWasmovedtopityfortheworkshemade。
Thebloodintorrentsranthecountrythrough，Floodingtheroads:whileonthechampaignlaidWereeightythousandofthepaynimcrew，Cutoffthatdaybythedestroyingblade:
Lasttroopedfromcaverns，atthemidnighthour，Villainandwolftospoilthemanddevour。
CLXIII
KingCharlesreturnsnomorewithinthetown，Butcampswithoutthecity，oppositeTheMoor"scantonments，andbidsupanddown，Andround，high-piledandfrequentwatch-fireslight。
Thepaynimfashionsditchandbastion，Rampartandmine，andallthingsrequisite；
Visitshisoutpostsandhisguardsalarms，Norallthelivelongnightputsoffhisarms。
CLXIV
Thatlivelongnightthefoes，throughouttheirtents，Asinsecureandwiththeirscathedeprest，Pouredtears，andutteredmurmursandlaments；
But，astheycould，theirsoundsofwoesupprest。
Onegriefforslaughteredfriendsorkindredvents；
Somearebysorrowsoftheirowndistrest，Aswoundedorasillatease；butmoreTrembleatmischiefwhichtheydeeminstore。
CLXV
TwoMoorsamidthepaynimarmywere，FromstockobscureinPtolomitagrown；
Ofwhomthestory，anexamplerareOfconstantlove，isworthytobeknown:
MedoroandCloridanwerenamedthepair；
Who，whetherFortunepleasedtosmileorfrown，ServedDardinellowithfidelity，AndlatewithhimtoFrancehadcrostthesea。
CLXVI
OfnimbleframeandstrongwasCloridane，Throughouthislifeafollowerofthechase。
Acheekofwhite，suffusedwithcrimsongrain，Medorohad，inyouthapleasinggrace。
Norboundonthatemprize，"midallthetrain，Wasthereafairerormorejocundface。
Crisphairhehadofgold，andjet-blackeyes:
Andseemedanangellightedfromtheskies。
CLXVII
Thesetwowerepostedonarampart"sheight，Withmoretoguardtheencampmentfromsurprise，When"midtheequalintervals，atnight，Medorogazedonheavenwithsleepyeyes。
Inallhistalk，thestripling，wofulwight，Herecannotchoose，butofhislorddevise，TheroyalDardinel；andevermoreHim，leftunhonouredonthefield，deplore。
CLXVIII
Then，turningtohismate，cries:“Cloridane，IcannottelltheewhatacauseofwoeItistome，mylordupontheplainShouldlie，unworthyfoodforwolforcrow！
Thinkinghowstilltomehewashumane，Meseems，ifinhishonourIforegoThislifeofmine，forfavourssoimmenseIshallbutmakeafeeblerecompense。
CLXIX
“Thathemaylacknotsepulture，willI
Goforth，andseekhimoutamongtheslain；
AndhaplyGodmaywillthatnoneshallspyWhereCharles"scamplieshushed。Dothouremain；
That，ifmydeathbewritteninthesky，Thoumay"stthedeedbeabletoexplain。
SothatifFortunefoilsofearafeat，Theworld，throughFame，mylovingheartmayweet。”
CLXX
AmazedwasCloridanachildshouldshowSuchheart，suchlove，andsuchfairloyalty；
Andfainwouldmaketheyouthhisthoughforego，Whomheheldpassingdear；butfruitlesslyWouldmovehisstedfastpurpose；forsuchwoeWillneithercomfortednoralteredbe。
Medoroisdisposedtomeethisdoom，Ortoenclosehismasterinthetomb。
CLXXI
Seeingthatnoughtwouldbendhim，noughtwouldmove，“Itoowillgo，“wasCloridan"sreply，“Insuchagloriousactmyselfwillprove；
AswellsuchfamousdeathIcover，I:
Whatotherthingisleftme，hereabove，Deprivedofthee，Medoromine?TodieWiththeeinarmsisbetter，ontheplain，Thanafterwardsofgrief，should"stthoubeslain。”
CLXXII
Andthusresolved，disposingintheirplaceTheirguard"srelief，departtheyouthfulpair，Leavefosseandpalisade，and，insmallspace，Areamongours，whowatchwithlittlecare:
Who，fortheylittlefearthepaynimrace，Slumberwithfiresextinguishedeverywhere。
"Midcarriagesandarms，theyliesupineUptotheeyes，immersedinsleepandwine。
CLXXIII
AmomentCloridanostoptandcried:
“Nottobelostareopportunities。
Thistroop，bywhommymaster"sbloodwasshed，Medoro，oughtnotItosacrifice?
Dothou，lestanyonethiswaybeled，Watcheverywhereabout，withearsandeyes。
Forawideway，amidthehostilehorde，Iofferheretomaketheewithmysword。”
CLXXIV
Sosaidhe，andhistalkcutquicklyshort，ComingwherelearnedAlpheusslumberednigh；
WhohadtheyearbeforesoughtCharles"scourt，Inmedicine，magic，andastrologyWellversed；butnowinartfoundsmall-support，Orratherfoundthatitwasallalie。
Hehadforeseen，thathehislong-drawnlifeShouldfinishinthebosomofhiswife。
CLXXV
AndnowtheSaracenwithwaryviewHaspiercedhisweasandwiththepointedsword。
FourothersheneatthatDiviner，slew，Norgavethewretchestimetosayaword。
SirTurpininhisstorytellsnotwho，AndTimehadoftheirnameseffacedrecord。
PalidonofMoncaliernexthespeeds；
Onewhosecurelysleepsbetweentwosteeds。
CLXXVI
Nextcamethewarriorwhere，withlimbsoutspread，Pillowedonbarrel，laythewretchedGryll:
Thishehaddrained，andundisturbedbydread，Hopedtoenjoyapeacefulsleepandstill。
ThedaringSaracenloptoffhishead，Bloodissuesfromthetap-hole，witharillOfwine；andhe，welldrenchedwithmanyacan，Dreamsthathedrinks，dispatchedbyCloridan。
CLXXVII
NextGryll，AndroponoandConradhight，AGreekandGerman，attwothrustshegored，WhointheairhadpastlargepartofnightWithdiceandgoblet；blestitatthatboardTheystillhadwatched，till，clothedinamberlight，TheradiantsunhadtraversedIndus"ford！
ButmortalsDestinywouldsetatnoughtIfeverywightfuturityweretaught。
CLXXVIII
As，infullfold，alionlongunfed，Whomwastingfaminehadmadeleanandspare，Devoursandrends，andswallows，andlaysdeadThefeebleflock，whichathismercyare；
So，intheirsleep，thecruelpaynimbledOurhost，andmadewideslaughtereverywhere:
NorbluntedwastheyoungMedoro"ssword，Buthedisdainedtosmitetheignoblehorde。
CLXXIX
HetoLabretto"sduke，leavingthosedead，Hadcome，whoslumberedwithagentlemate，Eachclaspingeachsocloselyintheirbed，Thatairbetweenthemcouldnotpenetrate。
FrombothMedorocleanlyloptthehead。
Oh！blessedwayofdeath！oh！happyfate！
For"tismytrust，thatastheirbodies，soTheirsoulsembracingtotheirbourneshallgo。
CLXXX
Malindo，withAndalico，heslew，Hisbrother，sonstotheearlofFlandersthey:
Towhomhasbearings(eachtoarmswasnew)
Charleshadtheliliesgiven；becausethatdayThemonarchhadbeheldthevalianttwoWithcrimsonedstaves，returningfromthefray；
AndthemwithlandsinFlandersvowedtoglad；
Andwould，butthatMedorothisforbad。
CLXXXI
Rearingtheinsidiousblade，thepairarenearTheplace，whereroundKingCharles"pavilionAretentedwarlikepaladinandpeer，Guardingthesidethateachiscampedupon。
Wheningoodtimethepaynimsbackwardsteer，Andsheathetheirswords，theimpiousslaughterdone；
Deemingimpossible，insuchanumber，Buttheymustlightononewhodoesnotslumber。
CLXXXII
Andthoughtheymightescapewellchargedwithprey，Tosavethemselvestheythinksufficientgain。
Thitherbywhathedeemsthesafestway(Medorofollowinghim)wentCloridaneWhere，inthefield，"midbowandfalchion，lay，Andshieldandspear，inpoolofpurplestain，Wealthyandpoor，thekingandvassal"scorse，Andoverthrowntheriderandhishorse。
CLXXXIII
ThehorridmixtureofthebodiesthereWhichheapedtheplainwhererovedthesecomradessworn，MightwellhaverenderedvaintheirfaithfulcareAmidthemightypiles，tillbreakofmorn，Hadnotthemoon，atyoungMedoro"sprayer，Outofagloomycloudputforthherhorn。
MedorototheheavensupturnshiseyesTowardsthemoon，andthusdevoutlycries:
CLXXXIV
“Oholygoddess！whomourfatherswellHavestyledasofatripleform，andwhoThysovereignbeautydostinheaven，andhell，Andearth，inmanyformsreveal；andthroughThegreenwoodholt，ofbeastandmonsterfell，——Ahuntressbold——theflyingstepspursue，Showwheremyking，amidsomanylies，Whodid，alive，thyholystudiesprize。”
CLXXXV
Attheyouth"sprayerfrompartedcloudoutshone(Wereittheworkoffaithoraccident)
Themoon，asfair，aswhenEndymionShecircledinhernakedarms:withtent，ChristianorSaracen，wasParis-townSeeninthatgleam，andhillandplain"sextent。
WiththeseMountMartyrandMountLevy"sheight，Thisontheleft，andthatupontheright。
CLXXXVI
Thesilverysplendorglistenedyetmoreclear，TherewhererenownedAlmontes"sonlaydead。
FaithfulMedoromournedhismasterdear，Whowellagnizedthequarteringwhiteandred，Withvisagebathedinmanyabittertear(Forhearillfromeithereyelidshed)，Andpiteousactandmoan，thatmighthavewhistThewinds，hismelancholyplainttolist；
CLXXXVII
Butwithavoicesupprest:notthatheaughtRegardsifanyonethenoiseshouldhear，Becauseheofhislifetakesanythought；
Ofwhichloathedburdenhewouldfainbeclear；
But，lesthisbeingheardshouldbringtonoughtThepiouspurposewhichhasbroughtthemhere。
Theyouthsthekingupontheirshouldersstowed；
Andsobetweenthemselvesdividetheload。
CLXXXVIII
Hurryingtheirsteps，theyhastened，astheymight，Underthecherishedburdentheyconveyed；
Andnowapproachingwasthelordoflight，Tosweepfromheaventhestars，fromearththeshade。
WhengoodZerbino，he，whosevaliantspriteWasne"erintimeofneedbysleepdown-weighed，FromchasingMoorsallnight，hishomewardwayWastakingtothecampatdawnofday。
CLXXXIX
Hehaswithhimsomehorsemeninhistrain，Thatfromafarthetwocompanionsspy。
Expectingthussomespoilorprizetogain，They，everyone，towardsthatquarterhie。
“Brother，behovesus，“criedyoungCloridane，“Tocastawaytheloadwebear，andfly:
For"twereafoolishthought(mightwellbesaid)
Tolosetwolivingmen，tosaveonedead:
CXC
Anddropttheburden，weeninghisMedoreHaddonethesamebyit，uponhisside:
Butthatpoorboy，wholovedhismastermore，Hisshoulderstotheweight，alone，applied；
Cloridanhurryingwithallhastebefore，Deeminghimclosebehindhimorbeside；
Who，didheknowhisdanger，himtosaveAthousanddeaths，insteadofone，wouldbrave。
CXCI
Thosehorsemen，withintenttomakethetwoYieldthemselvesprisonerstotheirband，ordie，Somehere，somethere，dispersethechampaignthrough，Andeverypassandoutletoccupy。
Thecaptain，littledistantfromhiscrew，Iskeenerthantherestthechasetoply；
And，whenheseesthemhurryinginsuchguise，Iscertainthatthetwainareenemies。
CXCII
Ofoldanancientforestclothedthatlair，Oftreesandunderwoodatangledmaze；
Ofsalvagebeastsalonethewildrepair，And，likealabyrinth，fullofnarrowways:
HerefromtheboughssuchshelterhopethepairAsmayconcealthemwellfromhostilegaze。
ButhimIshallexpectwholovestherhyme，Tolistentomytalesomeothertime。
CANTO19
ARGUMENT
Medoro，byAngelica"squainthand，Ishealed，andweds，andbearshertoCatay。
AtlengthMarphisa，withthechosenband，Afterlongsuffering，makesLaiazzi"sbay。
Guidothesavage，bondsmanintheland，Whichimpiouswomenrulewithcivilsway，WithMarphisastrivesinsinglefight，Andlodgesherandhersatfullofnight。
I
Bywhomheisbelovedcannooneknow，WhoonthetopofFortune"swheelisseated；
Sincehe，bytrueandfaithlessfriends，withshowOfequalfaith，ingladestateisgreeted。
But，shouldfelicitybechangedtowoe，Theflatteringmultitudeisturnedandfleeted！
Whilehewholoveshismasterfromhisheart，Evenafterdeathperformshisfaithfulpart。
II
Weretheheartseenasistheoutwardcheer，Hewhoatcourtisheldinsovereigngrace，Andhethattohislordislittledear，Withpartsreversed，wouldfilleachother"splace；
Thehumblemanthegreaterwouldappear，Andhe，nowfirst，behindmostintherace。
ButbeMedoro"sfaithfulstorysaid，Theyouthwholovedhislord，aliveordead。
III
Theclosestpath，amidtheforestgray，Tosavehimself，pursuedtheyouthforlorn；
ButallhisschemesweremarredbythedelayOfthatsoreweightuponhisshouldersborn。
Theplaceheknewnot，andmistooktheway，Andhidhimselfagaininshelteringthorn。
Secureanddistantwashismate，thatthroughThegreenwoodshadewithlightershouldersflew。
IV
SofarwasCloridanadvancedbefore，Heheardtheboynolongerinthewind；
ButwhenhemarkedtheabsenceofMedore，Itseemedasifhisheartwasleftbehind。
“Ah！howwasIsonegligent，“(theMoorExclaimed)“sofarbesidemyself，andblind，ThatI，Medoro，shouldwithouttheefare，NorknowwhenIdesertedtheeorwhere?“
V
Sosaying，inthewoodhedisappears，Plungingintothemazewithhurriedpace；
Andthither，whencehelatelyissued，steers，And，desperate，ofdeathreturnsintrace。
Criesandthetreadofsteedsthiswhilehehears，Andwordandthetreadoffoemen，asinchase:
LastlyMedorobyhisvoiceisknown，Disarmed，onfoot，"midmanyhorse，alone。
VI
Ahundredhorsemenwhotheyouthsurround，Zerbinoleads，andbidshisfollowersseizeThestripling:likeatop，theboyturnsroundAndkeepshimashecan:amongthetrees，Behindoak，elm，beech，ash，hetakeshisground，Norfromthecherishedloadhisshouldersfrees。
Wearied，atlength，theburdenhebestowedUponthegrass，andstalkedabouthisload。
VII
Asinherrockycaverntheshe-bear，WithwhomclosewarfareAlpinehunterswage，Uncertainhangsabouthershaggycare，Andgrowlsinmingledsoundofloveandrage，Tounsheathherclaws，andbloodhertushesbare，Wouldnaturalhateandwraththebeastengage；
Lovesoftensher，andbidsfromstriferetire，Andforheroffspringwatch，amidherire。
VIII
Cloridanwhotoaidhimknowsnothow，AndwithMedorowillinglywoulddie，Butwhowouldnotfordeaththisbeingforego，Untilmorefoesthanoneshouldlifelesslie，Ambushed，hissharpestarrowtohisbowFits，anddirectsitwithsotrueaneye，ThefeatheredweaponboresaScotchman"sbrain，Andlaysthewarriordeadupontheplain。
IX
Together，alltheothersofthebandTurnedthither，whencewasshotthemurderousreed；
Meanwhilehelaunchedanotherfromhisstand，Thatanewfoemightbytheweaponbleed，Whom(whilehemadeofthisandthatdemand，Andloudlyquestionedwhohaddonethedeed)
Thearrowreached——transfixedthewretch"sthroat，Andcuthisquestionshortinmiddlenote。
X
Zerbino，captainofthosehorse，nomoreCanatthepiteoussighthiswrathrefrain；
Infuriousheat，hespringsuponMedore，Exclaiming，“Thouofthisshaltbearthepain。”
OnehandheinhislocksofgoldenoreEnwreaths，anddragshimtohimselfamain；
But，ashiseyesthatbeauteousfacesurvey，Takespityontheboy，anddoesnotslay。
XI
Tohimthestriplingturns，withsuppliantcry，And，“BythyGod，sirknight，“exclaims，“Ipray，Benotsopassingcruel，nordenyThatIinearthmyhonouredkingmaylay:
NoothergraceIsupplicate，norI
Thisfortheloveoflife，believeme，say。
Somuch，nolonger，spaceoflifeIcrave。
Asmaysufficetogivemylordagrave。
XII
“Andifyouneedsmustfeedthebeastandbird，LikeThebanCreon，lettheirworstbedoneUpontheselimbs；sothatbymeinterredInearthbethoseofgoodAlmontes"son。”
Medorothushissuit，withgrace，preferred，Andwords——tomoveamountain，andsowonUponZerbino"smood，tokindnessturned，Withloveandpityhealloverburned。
XIII
Thiswhile，achurlishhorsemanoftheband，Wholittledeferenceforhislordconfest，Hislanceuplifting，woundedoverhandTheunhappysuppliantinhisdaintybreast。
Zerbino，whothecruelactionscanned，Wasdeeplystirred，theratherthat，opprestAndlividwiththeblowthechurlhadsped，Medorofellashewaswhollydead。
XIV
SogrievedZerbino，withsuchwrathwasstung，“Notunavengedshaltthouremain，“hecries；
ThenfullofevilwillinfurysprungUpontheauthorofthefoulemprize。
Buthehisvantagemarks，and，fromamongThewarriors，inamomentslipsandflies。
Cloridanwhobeholdsthedeed，atsightOfyoungMedoro"sfall，springsforthtofight；
XV
Andcastsawayhisbow，and，"midthebandOffoemen，whirlshisfalchion，indesireRatherofdeath，thanhopingthathishandMaysnatchavengeanceequaltohisire。
Amidsomanyblades，heviewsthesandTingedwithhisblood，andreadytoexpire，Andfeelinghetheswordnomorecanguide，LetshimselfdropbyhisMedoro"sside。
XVI
TheScotspursuetheirchief，whopricksbefore，Throughthedeepwood，inspiredbyhighdisdain，WhenhehaslefttheoneandtheotherMoor，Thisdead，thatscarcealive，upontheplain。
ThereforamightyspacelayyoungMedore，Spoutinghislife-bloodfromsolargeavein，Hewouldhaveperished，butthatthithermadeAstranger，asitchanced，wholenthimaid。
XVII
Bychancearrivedadamselattheplace，Whowas(thoughmeanandrusticwasherwear)
Ofroyalpresenceandofbeauteousface，Andloftymanners，sagelydebonair:
HerhaveIleftunsungsolongaspace，Thatyouwillhardlyrecognisethefair。
Angelica，inher(ifknownnot)scan，TheloftydaughterofCatay"sgreatkhan。
XVIII
Angelica，whenshehadwonagainTheringBrunellohadfromherconveyed，Sowaxedinstubbornprideandhaughtdisdain，Sheseemedtoscornthisampleworld，andstrayedAlone，andheldascheapeachlivingswain，Although，amidthebest，byFamearrayed:
NorbrookedshetorememberagalantInCountOrlandoorkingSacripant；
XIX
Andaboveeveryotherdeedrepented，ThatgoodRinaldoshehadlovedofyore；
Andthattolooksolowshehadconsented，(Asbysuchchoicedishonoured)grievedhersore。
Love，hearingthis，sucharroganceresented，Andwouldthedamsel"sprideendurenomore。
WhereyoungMedorolayhetookhisstand，Andwaitedher，withbowandshaftinhand。
XX
WhenfairAngelicathestriplingspies，Nighhurttodeathinthatdisastrousfray，Whoforhisking，thatthereunshelteredlies，Moresadthanforhisownmisfortunelay，Shefeelsnewpityinherbosomrise，Whichmakesitsentryinunwontedway。
Touchedwasherhaughtyheart，oncehardandcurst，Andmorewhenhehispiteoustalerehearsed。
XXI
Andcallingbacktomemoryherart，ForsheinIndhadlearnedchirurgery，(SinceitappearssuchstudiesinthatpartWorthyofpraiseandfameareheldtobe，And，asanheir-loom，sirestosonsimpart，Withlittleaidofbooks，themystery)
Disposedherselftoworkwithsimples"juice，Tillsheinhimshouldhealthierlifeproduce；
XXII
AndrecollectsaherbhadcaughthersightInpassinghither，onapleasantplain，What(whetherdittanyorpancyhight)
Iknownot；fraughtwithvirtuetorestrainThecrimsonbloodforth-welling，andofmightTosheatheeachperilousandpiercingpain，Shefounditnear，andhavingpulledtheweed，ReturnedtoseekMedoroonthemead。
XXIII
Returning，sheuponaswaindidlight，Whowasonhorsebackpassingthroughthewood。
Strayedfromthelowingherd，therusticwightAheifer，missingfortwodays，pursued。
Himshewithherconducted，wherethemightOfthefaintyouthwasebbingwithhisblood:
Whichhadthegroundaboutsodeeplydyed，Lifewasnighwastedwiththegushingtide。
XXIV
Angelicaalightsupontheground，Andheherrusticcomrade，atherhest。
Shehastened"twixttwostonestheherbtopound，Thentookit，andthehealingjuiceexprest:
Withthisdidshefomentthestripling"swound，And，eventothehips，hiswaistandbreast；
And(withsuchvirtuewasthesalveendued)
Itstanchedhislife-blood，andhisstrengthrenewed；
XXV
Andintohiminfusedsuchforceagain，Thathecouldmountthehorsetheswainconveyed；
ButgoodMedorowouldnotleavetheplainTillheinearthhadseenhismasterlaid。
He，withthemonarch，buriedCloridane，Andafterfollowedwhitherpleasedthemaid，Whowastostaywithhim，bypityled，Beneaththecourteousshepherd"shumbleshed。
XXVI
Norwouldthedamselquitthelowlypile(Sosheesteemedtheyouth)tillhewassound；
Suchpityfirstshefelt，whenhimerewhileShesawoutstretchedandbleedingontheground。
Touchedbyhismienandmannersnext，afileShefeltcorrodeherheartwithsecretwound；
Shefeltcorrodeherheart，andwithdesire，Bylittleandbylittlewarmed，tookfire。
XXVII
Theshepherddwelt，betweentwomountainshoar，Ingoodlycabin，inthegreenwoodshade，Withwifeandchildren；and，shorttimebefore，Thebrent-newshedhadbuildedintheglade。
HereofhisgrieslywoundtheyouthfulMoorWasbrieflyhealedbytheCatayanmaid；
Butwhoinbrieferspace，asorersmartThanyoungMedoro"s，sufferedatherheart。
XXVIII
Awoundfarwiderandwhichdeeperlies，Nowinherheartshefeels，fromviewlessbow；
Whichfromtheboy"sfairhairandbeauteouseyesHadthewingedarcherdealt:asuddenglowShefeels，andstilltheflamesincreasingrise；
Yetlesssheheedsherownthanother"swoe:——
Heedsnotherself，andonlytocontentTheauthorofhercruelillisbent。
XXIX
HerillbutfesteredandincreasedthemoreThestripling"swoundswereseentohealandclose:
Theyouthgrewlusty，whileshesufferedsore，And，withnewfeverparched，nowburnt，nowfroze:
FromdaytodayinbeautywaxedMedore:
Shemiserablywasted；likethesnow"sUnseasonableflake，whichmeltsawayExposed，insunnyplace，toscorchingray。
XXX
She，ifofvaindesirewillnotdie，Musthelpherself，noryetdelaytheaid。
Andsheintruth，herwilltosatisfy，Deemed"twasnotimetowaittillshewasprayed。
Andnextofshamerenouncingeverytye，Withtongueasboldaseyes，petitionmade，Andbeggedhim，haplyanunwittingfoe，Tosheathethesufferingofthatcruelblow。
XXXI
OCountOrlando，OkingofCircassy，Saywhatyourvalourhasavailedtoyou！
Saywhatyourhonourboots，whatgoodlyfeeRemuneratesyeboth，forservicetrue！
Sirs，showmebutasinglecourtesy，Withwhichsheevergracedye，——oldornew，——
Assomepoorrecompense，desert，orguerdon，Forhavingbornsolongsosoreaburden！
XXXII
Oh！couldstthouyetagaintolifereturn，Howhardwouldthisappear，OAgricane！
Inthatshewhilomtheewaswonttospurn，Withsharprepulseandinsolentdisdain。
OFerrau，Oyethousandmore，forlorn，Unsung，whowroughtathousandfeatsinvainForthisungratefulfair，whatpain"twouldbeCouldyouwithinhisarmsthedamselsee！
XXXIII
Topluck，asyetuntouched，thevirginrose，AngelicapermitstheyoungMedore。
Wasnonesoblestasinthatgarden"scloseYettohavesethisventurousfootbefore。
Theyholyceremoniesinterpose，Somedealtoveil——togild——themattero"er。
YoungLovewasbridesmantherethetietobless，Andforbrideswomanstoodtheshepherdess。
XXXIV
Inthelowshed，withallsolemnities，Thecouplemadetheirweddingastheymight；
Andthereaboveamonth，intranquilguise，Thehappyloversrestedindelight。
Savefortheyouththeladyhasnoeyes，Norwithhislookscansatisfyhersight。
Noryetofhangingonhisneckcantire，Offeelshecancontentherfonddesire。
XXXV
Thebeauteousboyiswithhernightandday，Doessheuntentherself，orkeeptheshed。
Morningorevetheytosomemeadowstray，Nowtothisbank，andtothatotherled:
Haply，incavernharboured，atmid-day，GratefulasthattowhichAeneasfledWithDido，whenthetempestragedabove，Thefaithfulwitnesstotheirsecretlove。
XXXVI
Amidsuchpleasures，where，withtreeo"ergrown，Ranstream，orbubblingfountain"swavedidspin，Onbarkorrock，ifyieldingwerethestone，Theknifewasstraightatworkorreadypin。
Andthere，without，inthousandplaceslone，Andinasmanyplacesgraved，within，MEDOROandANGELICAweretraced，Indiverscyphersquaintlyinterlaced。
XXXVII
WhenshebelievedtheyhadprolongedtheirstayMorethanenow，thedamselmadedesignInIndiatorevisitherCatay，AndwithitscrownMedoro"sheadentwine。
Shehaduponherwristanarmlet，gayWithcostlygems，inwitnessandinsignOflovetoherbyCountOrlandoborne，Andwhichthedamselforlongtimehadworn。
XXXVIII
OnZiliantes，hidbeneaththewave，ThisMorguebestowed；andfromcaptivityTheyouth(restoredtoMonodantesgrave，Hisancientsire，throughRoland"schivalry)
ToRolandinreturnthebraceletgave:
Roland，alover，deignedthegorgeousfeeTowear，withtheintentiontoconveyThepresenttohisqueen，ofwhomIsay。
XXXIX
Nolovewhichtothepaladinshebears，Butthatitcostlyisandwroughtwithcare，ThistoAngelicasomuchendears，Thatnevermoreesteemedwasmatterrare:
Thisshewassuffered，inTHEISLEOFTEARS，Iknownotbywhatprivilege，towear，When，naked，tothewhaleexposedforfoodBythatinhospitableraceandrude。
XL
She，notpossessingwherewithaltopayThekindlycouple"shospitality，Servedbythemintheircabin，fromthedayShetherewaslodged，withsuchfidelity，Unfastenedfromherarmthebraceletgay，Andbadethemkeepitforhermemory。
DepartinghencetheloversclimbthesideOfhills，whichfertileFrancefromSpaindivide。
XLI
WithinValenciaorBarcelona"stownThecouplethoughtalittletoremain，UntilsomegoodlyshipshouldmakeherbounToloosefortheLevant:assothetwainJourney，beneathGerona，——comingdownThosemountains——theybeholdthesubjectmain；
Andkeepingontheirleftthebeachbelow，BybeatentracktoBarcelonago。
XLII
But，eretheytherearrive，acrazedwightTheyfind，extendedontheoutershore；
Whoisbedaubedlikeswine，infilthyplight，Andsmearedwithmud，face，reins，andbosomo"er"
Hecomesuponthem，asadoginspiteSwiftlyassailsthestrangeratthedoor；
Andisabouttodotheloversscorn，ButtotheboldMarphisaIreturn——
XLIII
Marphisa，Astolpho，Gryphon，Aquilant。
OftheseandoftheotherswillItell:
Who，deathbeforetheireyes，thevextLevantTraverse，andillresisttheboisterousswell。
Whileayemorepassingproudandarrogant，Waxesinrageandthreatthetempestfell。
Andnowthreedaystheangrygalehasblown，Norsignalofabatementyethasshown。
XLIV
WavesliftedbythewaxingtempeststartCastleandflooring，and，ifyettherebeAughtstandingleftinanyotherpart，"Tiscutawayandcastintothesea。
Here，prickingouttheircourseuponthechart，Onebyalanterndoeshisministry，Uponasea-chestpropt；anotherwightIsbusiedinthewellbytorch"slight。
XLV
Thisonebeneaththepoop，beneaththeprowThatother，standstowatchtheebbingsand；
And(eachhalf-glassrunout)returnstoknowWhatwaytheshiphasmade，andtowardswhatland。
Thencealltospeaktheirdifferentthoughts，below，Tomidshipsmakeresort，withchartinhand；
Therewherethemariners，assembledall，Aremetincouncil，atthemaster"scall。
XLVI
Onesays:“AbreastofLimissoareweAmongtheshoals“——andbyhisreckoning，nighTherocksofTripoliandbarkmustbe，Whereshipwrecked，forthemostpart，vesselslie。
Another:“WearelostonSataly，Whosecoastmakesmanypatronsweepandsigh。”
Accordingtotheirjudgment，allsuggestTheirtreasons，eachwithequaldreadopprest。
XLVII
MorespitefullythewindonthethirddayBlows，andtheseamoreyeastybillowsrears:
Thefore-mastbythefirstisborneaway，Therudderbythelast，withhimwhosteers。
Betterthansteelthatmanwillbidetheassay，——Ofmarblebreast——whohasnotnowhisfears。
Marphisa，erstsoconfident"midharms，Deniednotbutthatdayshefeltalarms。
XLVIII
ApilgrimageisvowedtoSinai，ToCyprusandGallicia，andtoRome，Ettino，andotherplaceofsanctity，Ifsuchisnamed，andtotheholytomb。
Meanwhile，abovetheseaandnearthesky，Thebarkistost，withshatteredplankandboom；
Fromwhichthecrewhadcut，inherdistress，Themizenmast，tomakeherlabourless。
XLIX
TheybaleandchestandalltheirheavylumberCastoverboard，frompoop，andprow，andside；
AndeverybirthandcabindisencumberOfmerchandize，tofeedthegreedytide。
WatertowaterothersofthenumberRendered，bywhomthespoutingpumpswereplied。
Thisintheholdbestirshimself，where"erPlanksopenedbythebeatingseaappear。
L
Theyinthistrouble，inthiswoe，remainedForfullfourdays；andhelplesswastheirplight，Andafullvictorytheseahadgained，Ifyetalittlehadendureditsspite:
ButthemwithhopeofclearerskysustainedThewishedappearanceofSt。Elmo"slight，Which(everysparwasgone)descendingglowedUponaboat，whichintheprowwasstowed。
LI
When，flaming，theythebeauteouslightsurveyed，Allthoseaboardkneeleddowninhumbleguise，AndHeavenforpeaceandforsmoothwaterprayed，Withtremblingvoicesandwithwateryeyes。
Norlongerwaxedthestorm，whichhaddismayed，Tillthenenduringinsuchcruelwise。
North-westerorcross-windnolongerreigns；
Buttyrantoftheseathesouthremains。
LII
Thisonthesearemainedsopassingstrong，Andfromitssablemouthsofiercelyblew，AndborewithitsoswiftastreamandstrongOfthevextwaters，thatithurriedthroughTheirtumblingwavestheshatteredbarkalong，Fasterthangentlefalconeverflew；
Andsorethepatronfeared，totheworld"sbrinkItwouldtransporthisbark，orwreckorsink。
LIII
Forthisthemasterfindsaremedy，Whobidsthemcastoutspars，andveerawayAlinewhichholdsthisfloat，andastheyflee，So，bytwo-thirds，theirfuriouscoursedelay。
Thiscounselboots，andmoretheauguryFromhimwhoselightsuponthegunwaleplay。
Thissavesthevessel，haplyelseundone；
Andmakesherthroughtheseasecurelyrun。
LIV
They，drivenonSyria，inLaiazzo"sbayAmightycityrise；sonighathand，Thattheycanfromthevessel"sdecksurveyTwocastles，whichtheportwithincommand。
Paleturnsthepatron"svisagewithdismay，Whenheperceiveswhatistheneighbouringland，Whowillnottotheportforshelterhie，Noryetcankeeptheopensea，norfly。
LV
Theycannotfly，noryetcankeepthesea；
Formastandyardsaregone，andbythestrokeOfthehugebillowsbeatingfrequently，Loosenedisplank，andbeamandtimberbroke:
Andcertaindeathtomaketheportwouldbe，Ortobedoomedtoaperpetualyoke。
Foreachismadeaslave，orsentenceddead，ThitherbyevilChanceorErrorled。
LVI
Soredangerous"twastodoubt；lesthostilebandShouldsallyfromthepuissanttowninsight，Witharmedbarks，andupontheirslayhand，Inevilcaseforsea，andworseforfight。
WhattimethepatronknowsnotwhatcommandTogive，ofhiminquirestheEnglishknightWhatkepthismindsuspendedinthatsort，Andwhyatfirsthehadnotmadetheport。
LVII
TohimrelatesthepatronhowacrewOfmurderouswomentenantedthatshore，Which，bytheirancientlaw，enslaveorslewAllthosewhomFortunetothiskingdombore；
AndthatheonlycouldsuchforeschewThatintheliststenchampionsoverbore，Andhavingthisachieved，thefollowingnightInbedshouldwithtendamselstakedelight。
LVIII
Andifhebringstoendtheformerfeat，Butafterwardsthenextunfinishedleaves，Theykillhim，andasslaveshisfollowingtreat，Condemnedtodelvetheirlandorkeeptheirbeeves——
Ifforthefirstandsecondlabourmeet——
Helibertyforallhisbandachieves，Notforhimself；whotheremuststayandwedTenwivesbyhimselectedforhisbed。
LIX
SostrangeacustomoftheneighbouringstrandWithoutalaughAstolphocannothear；
SansonetandMarphisa，nearathand，NextAquilant，andhe，hisbrotherdear，Arrive:tothemthepatronwhofromlandAyekeepsaloof，explainsthecauseoffear，Andcries:“Ilieferintheseawouldchoke，Thanhereofservitudeenduretheyoke。”
LX
Thesailorsbythepatron"sredeabide，Andallthepassengersaffrightedsore；
SavethatMarphisatooktheothersideWithhers，whodeemedthatsaferwastheshoreThansea，whichragingroundthem，farandwide，Thanahundredthousandswordsdismayedthemmore。
Themlittlethis，orotherplacealarms，Sothattheyhavebutpowertowieldtheirarms。
LXI
Thewarriorsareimpatientalltoland:
ButboldestisofthesetheEnglishpeer；
Knowinghowsoonhishornwillclearthestrand，Whenthescaredfoeitspealingsoundshallhear。
ToputintotheneighbouringportthisbandDesires，andareatstrifewiththosewhofear。
Andtheywhoarethestrongest，insuchsortCompelthepatron，thathemakestheport。
LXII
AlreadywhentheirbarkwasfirstespiedAtsea，withinthecruelcity"sview，Theyhadobservedagalley，wellsuppliedWithpractisedmarinersandnumerouscrew(Whilethemuncertaincounselsdiddivide)
Makefortheirwretchedship，thebillowsthrough:
HerloftyprowtotheirshortsternandlowTheselash，andintoportthevesseltow。
LXIII
Theythitherwardwereworkedwithwarpandoar，Ratherthanwithassistanceofthesail；
Sincetolaystarboardcourseorlarboardmore，Nomeanswereleftthembythecruelgale。
Againtheirruggedrhindthechampionswore，Girdingthefaithfulfalchionwiththemail，AndwithunceasinghopeofcomfortfedMasterandmarinersopprestwithdread。
LXIV
Likeahalf-moon，projectedfromthebeach，Morethanfourmilesabout，thecity"sport；
Sixhundredpacesdeep；andcrowningeachHornofthecirclinghaven，wasafort；
Oneveryside，securefromstormorbreach，(Saveonlyfromthesouth，asaferesort)
InguiseoftheatrethetownextendedAboutit，andahillbehindascended。
LXV
Nosoonertheretheharbouredshipwasseen(Thenewshadspreadalreadythroughtheland)
Thanthitherward，withmartialgarbandmien，Sixthousandwomentrooped，withbowinhand；
And，toremoveallhopeofflight，betweenOnecastleandtheother，drewaband；
Andwithstrongchainsandbarkstheportenclosed；
Whichever，forthatuse，theykeptdisposed。
LXVI
Adame，astheCumeansybilgray，OrHector"sancientmotherofrenown，Madecallthepatronout，andbadehimsay，Iftheytheirliveswerewillingtolaydown；
Orwerecontentbeneaththeyoketostay，Accordingtothecustomofthetown，——Oneoftwoevilstheymustchoose，——beslain，Orcaptives，oneandall，mustthereremain。
LXVII
“"Tistrue，ifonesoboldandofsuchmightBefoundamidyourcrew，“(thematronsaid)，“Thathetenmenofoursengageinfight，Andcanincruelbattlelaythemdead，And，after，withtenwomen，inonenight，Sufficetoplaythehusband"spartinbed，Heshallremainoursovereign，andshallswayTheland，andyoumayhomewardwendyourway。
LXVIII
“Andatyourchoicetostayshallalsobe，Whetherapartorall，butwiththispact，Thathewhoherewouldstayandwouldbefree，Canwithtendamesthehusband"spartenact。
Butifyourchosenwarriorfallorflee，Byhistenenemiesatonceattacked，Orforthesecondfunctionhavenotbreath，Toslaveryyouwedoom，andhimtodeath。”
LXIX
Atwhatshedeemedthecavalierswouldstart，Thebeldamfoundthembold；fortocompeteWiththosetheyshouldengage，andplaytheirpartThechampionshopedalikeineitherfeat。
NorfailedrenownedMarphisa"svaliantheart，Albeitfortheseconddanceunmeet；
Secure，wherenaturehadheraiddenied，Thewantshouldwiththefalchionbesupplied。
LXX
ThepatroniscommandedtheirreplyResolvedincommoncounciltounfold；
Thedamesatpleasuremaytheirprowesstry，Andshallinlistsandbedallowthembold。
Thelashingsfromthevesselstheyuntie，Theskipperheavesthewarp，andbidslayhold，Andlowersthebridge；o"erwhich，inwarlikeweed，Theexpectantcavalierstheircourserslead。
LXXI
Thesethroughthemiddleofthecitygo，Andseethedamsels，astheyforwardfare，Ridethroughthestreets，succinct，inhaughtyshow，Andarm，inguiseofwarriors，inthesquare。
Nortogirdsword，norfastenspurbelow，Ismanallowed，noranyarmtowear；
Excepting，asIsaid，theten；tofollowTheancientusagewhichthosewomenhallow。
LXXII
Allothersofthemanlysextheyseat，Toplythedistaff，broider，cardandsow，Infemalegowndescendingtothefeet，Whichrendersthemeffeminateandslow；
Somechained，anotherlabourtocomplete，Aretasked，tokeeptheircattle，ortoplough。
Fewarethemales；andscarcethewarriorsken，Amidathousanddames，ahundredmen。
LXXIII
TheknightsdeterminingbylottotryWhointheircommoncauseonlistedground，Shouldslaytheten，withwhomtheyweretovie，Andintheotherfieldtenotherswound，DesignedtopasstheboldMarphisaby，Believingsheunfittingwouldbefound；
Andwouldbe，inthesecondjoustateve，Ill-qualifiedthevictorytoachieve。
LXXIV
Butwiththeothersshe，themartialmaid，Willrunherrisque；and"tisherdestiny。
“Iwilllaydownthislife，“thedamselsaid，“Ratherthanyoulaydownyourliberty。
Butthis“——withthatshepointedtothebladeWhichshehadgirt——“isyoursecurity，Iwillalltanglesinsuchmannerloose，AsAlexanderdidtheGordiannoose。
LXXV
“Iwillnothenceforthstrangershallcomplain，Solongastheworldlasts，ofthisrepair。”
Sosaidthemaid，norcouldthefriendlytrainTakefromherwhathadfallentohershare。
Then，——eithereverythingtolose，orgainTheirliberty，——tohertheyleavethecare。
Withstubbornplateandmailalloversteeled，Readyforcruelfight，shetakesthefield。
LXXVI
Highupthespaciouscityisplace，Withsteps，whichserveasseatsinrisingrows；
Whichfornoughtelseisused，exceptthechase，Tourney，orwrestlingmatch，orsuch-likeshows。
FourgatesofsolidbronzetherabbleflowsIntroubledtide；andtoMarphisabold，Thatshemayenter，afterwardsistold。
LXXVII
OnpieballedhorseMarphisaentered，——spreadWerecirclesdapplingallabouthishair，——
Ofaboldcountenanceandlittlehead，Andbeauteouspoints，andhaughtygaitandair。
Outofathousandcourserswhichhefed，Him，asthebest，andbiggest，andmostrare，KingNorandinochose，and，deckedwithbraveAndcostlytrappings，toMarphisagave。
LXXVIII
Throughthesouthgate，fromthemid-day，theplainMarphisaentered，norexpectedlong，Beforesheheardapproachingtrumpet-strainPealthroughthelistsinshrillingnotesandstrong；
And，lookingnexttowardsthenorthernwain，Sawhertenoppositesappear:amongThese，astheirleader，prickedacavalier，Excellingalltherestingoodlycheer。
LXXIX
Onalargecoursercametheleadingfoe，Whichwas，exceptingthenearfootbehindAndforehead，darkerthanwasevercrow:
Hisfootandforeheadwithsomewhiteweresigned。
Thehorsemandidhishorse"scoloursshowInhisowndress；andhencemightbedivined，He，asthemournfulhueo"erpoweredtheclear，Waslessinclinedtosmile，thanmournfultear。
LXXX
Atoncetheirspearsinrestninewarriorslaid，Whenthetrumpsounded，inthehostiletrain，Butheinblacknosignofjoustingmade，Asifheheldsuchvantageindisdain:
Betterhedeemedthelawweredisobeyed，Thanthathiscourtesyshouldsufferstain。
Theknightretiresapart，andsitstoviewWhatagainstnineonesinglelancecando。
LXXXI
Ofsmoothandbalancedpace，thedamsel"shorseTotheencounterherwithswiftnessbore；
Whopoisedalancesomassiveinthecourse，Itwouldhavebeenanoverweightforfour。
She，disembarking，asofgreatestforce，Theboomhadchosenoutofmanymore。
Atherfiercesemblancewheninmotion，quailAthousandhearts，athousandlooksgrowpale。
LXXXII
Thebosomofthefirstsheopensso，Asmightsurprise，ifnakedwerethebreast:
Shepiercedthecuirassandthemailbelow；
Butfirstabuckler，solidandwellprest，AyardbehindtheshouldersofthefoeWasseenthesteel，sowellwasitaddrest。
Spearedonherlanceshelefthimontheplain，Andattheothersdrovewithflowingrein；
LXXXIII
Andsosheshockedthesecondofthecrew，Anddealtthethirdsoterribleablow，Fromsellandlife，withbrokenspine，thetwoShedroveatonce。Sofelltheoverthrow，Andwithsuchweightshechargedthewarriorsthrough！
Soserriedwasthebattleofthefoe！——
IhaveseenbombardopeninsuchmodeThesquadrons，asthatbandMarphisastrowed。
LXXXIV
Manygoodspearswerebrokenonthedame，Whowasaslittlemovedassolidwall，Whenrevellersplaythechace"smerrygame，Isevermovedbystrokeofheavyball。
Sohardthetemperofhercorslet"smail，Thestrokesayeharmlessonthebreast-platefall，Whosesteelwasheatedinthefiresofhell，AndinAvernus"waterslakedbyspell。
LXXXV
Attheendofthecareer，shecheckedhersteed，Wheeledhimabout，andforalittlestayed；
Andthenagainsttheothersdroveatspeed，Brokethem，andtothehandledyedherblade。
Hereshornofarms，andthereofhead，theybleed；
Andotherinsuchmannercleftthemaid，Thatbreast，andhead，andarmstogetherfell，Bellyandlegsremaininginthesell。
LXXXVI
Withsuchjustmeasurehimshecleaves，Isay，Wherethetwohaunchesandtheribsconfine:
Andleaveshimahalffigure，insuchwayAswhatwebeforeimagesdivine，Ofsilver，oftenermadeofwax，survey；
Whichsupplicantsfromfarandnearenshrine，Inthanksformercyshown，andtobestowApiousquittanceforacceptedvow。
LXXXVII
Marphisanextmadeafteronethatflew，Andovertookthewretch，andcleft(beforeHethemidsquarehadwon)hiscollarthrough，Soclean，nosurgeoneverpieceditmore。
Oneafterother，allinfinesheslew，Orwoundedeveryoneshesmotesosore，Shewassecure，thatnevermorewouldfoeAriseanewfromearth，toworkherwoe。
LXXXVIII
Thecavalierthiswhilehadstoodaside，Whohadthetenconductedtotheplace，Since，withsomanyagainstonetoride，Hadseemedtohimadvantagefourandbase；
Who，nowhebyasinglehandespiedSospeedilyhiswholearraydisplaced，Prickedforthagainstthemartialmaid，toshow"Twascourtesy，notfear，hadmadehimslow。
LXXXIX
He，signingwithhisrighthand，madeappearThathewouldspeakeretheircareerwasrun，NorthinkingthatbeneathsuchmanlycheerAgentlevirginwasconcealed，begun:
“Iwotthouneedsmustbe，sircavalier，Soreweariedwithsuchmightyslaughterdone；
AndifIweredisposedtowearytheeMorethanthouart，itwerediscourtesy。
XC
“Tothee，torestuntilto-morrow"slight，Thentorenewthebattle，Iconcede。
Nohonour"twereto-daytoprovemymightOnthee，whomweakandoverwroughtIread。”——
“Armsarenotnewtome，norlistedfight；
Nordoesfatiguesoshortatoilsucceed，“
AnsweredMarphisa，“andI，atmypost，Hopetoprovethisuponthee，tothycost。
XCI
“Ithanktheeforthyofferofdelay，Butneednotwhatthycourtesyagrees；
Andyetremainssolargeaspaceofday"Twereveryshametospenditallinease。”——
“Oh！wereI(hereplied)sosuretoappayMyheartwitheverythingwhichbestwouldplease，AsthineIshallappayinthis！——butsee，Thaterethouthinkest，daylightfailnotthee。”
XCII
Sosaidhe，andobedienttohishestTwospears，sayratherheavybooms，theybear。
HetoMarphisabidsconsignsthebest，Andtheothertakeshimself:themartialpairAlready，withtheirlancesintherest，Waitbuttillotherblastthejoustdeclare。
Lo！earthandairandseathenoiserebound，Astheyprickforth，atthefirsttrumpet"ssound！
XCIII
Nomouthwasopenedandnoeyelidfell，Norbreathwasdrawn，amidtheobservantcrew:
SosoreintentwaseveryonetospellWhichshouldbeconquerorofthewarliketwo。
Marphisatheblackchampionfromhissell，Sotoo"erthrowheshallnotriseanew，Levelsherlance；andtheblackchampion，bentToslayMarphisa，spurswithlikeintent。
XCIV
Bothlances，madeofwillowthinanddry，Ratherthanstoutandstubbornoak，appeared；
Sosplinteredeventotherest，theyfly:
Whilewithsuchforcetheencounteringsteedscareered，Itseemed，aswithascythe-bladeequallyThehamsofeithercourserhadbeensheared。
Alikebothfall；butvoidingquicktheseat，Thenimbleridersstartupontheirfeet。
XCV
Marphisainherlife，withcertainwound，Athousandcavaliersonearthhadlaid；
Andneverhadherselfbeenbornetoground；
Yetquittednowthesaddle，aswassaid。
Notonlyattheaccidentastound，Butnighbesideherself，remainedthemaid。
Strangetothesablecavalierwithal，Unwonttobeunhorsed，appearedhisfall。