Guido and his from that foul haunt retire, While all Astolpho chases with his horn, Who to all quarters of the town sets fire, Then roving singly round the world is borne.
Marphisa, for Gabrina's cause, in ire Puts upon young Zerbino scathe and scorn, And makes him guardian of Gabrina fell, From whom he first learns news of Isabel.
Great fears the women of antiquity In arms and hallowed arts as well have done, And of their worthy works the memory And lustre through this ample world has shone.
Praised is Camilla, with Harpalice, For the fair course which they in battle run.
Corinna and Sappho, famous for their lore, Shine two illustrious light, to set no more.
