["They neither shrank, nor vantage sought of ground, They travers'd not, nor skipt from part to part, Their blows were neither false, nor feigned found: In fight, their rage would let them use no art. Their swords together clash with dreadful sound, Their feet stand fast, and neither stir nor start, They move their hands, steadfast their feet remain. Nor blow nor foin they strook, or thrust in vain." --Tasso, Gierus. Lib., c. 12, st. 55, Fairfax's translation.]

Place: CHAPTER XXVII · ¶3389
License: Public domain · Source
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