XXX.
“The sun beholds not ’twixt the poles, a Child
“So excellent as him, and passing fair;
“Who from his infancy, Rogero styled,
“(Atlantes I) was tutored by my care.
“By love of fame and evil stars beguiled,
“He follows into France Troyano’s heir[1].
“Him, in my eyes, than son esteemed more dear,
“I seek to snatch from France and peril near.
XXXI.
“I only built the beauteous keep to be
“Rogero’s dungeon, safely harboured there;
“Who whilom was subdued in fight by me,
“As I to-day had hoped thyself to snare,
“And dames and knights, and more of high degree,
“Have to this tower conveyed, his lot to share,
“That with such partners of his prison pent,
“He might the loss of freedom less lament.
XXXII.
“Save they should seek to break their dungeon’s bound,
“I grant my inmates every other pleasure.
“For whatsoever in the world is found,
“Search its four quarters, in this keep I treasure;
“(Whatever heart can wish or tongue can sound)
“Gates, brave attire, game, sport, or mirthful measure.
“My field well sown, I well had reaped my grain,
“But that thy coming makes my labour vain.
- ↑ Agramant.
