VIII

  For bold Orlando and his cousin, free

  Rinaldo, late contended for the maid,

  Enamored of that beauty rare; since she

  Alike the glowing breast of either swayed.

  But Charles, who little liked such rivalry,

  And drew an omen thence of feebler aid,

  To abate the cause of quarrel, seized the fair,

  And placed her in Bavarian Namus' care.

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