XXXIX.
As Guido them, they gallant Guido knew.
He with the pair had been few days before;
And to Rinaldo; “Behold those! whom few
“In valour and in prowess go before,
“And if they join your banner, against you
“Feebly will stand the squadrons of the Moor.”
Rinaldo vouched what valiant Guido told,
‘How either champion was a warrior bold.’
XL.
Nor them he less had recognized at sight;
Because (such was the usage of the pair)
One by a vest all black, and one all white,
He knows, and by the ornaments they wear.
The brethren know as well Mount Alban’s knight,
And give the warlike kinsmen welcome fair:
They both embrace Rinaldo as a friend,
And of their ancient quarrel make an end.
XLI.
They—erst at feud and with sore hate possest,
Through Truffaldino[3]—(which were long to say)
Each other with fraternal love carest,
Now putting all their enmity away.
Rinaldo next Sir Sansonet addrest,
Who somewhat later joined that fair array;
And (knowing well his force and mighty thew)
Received the cavalier with honour due.
