Him well Sobrino recognized whilere, As soon as with that aged man espied;
But he at first kept silence; for in fear Of some mistake the monarch's tongue was tied.
But when those others knew the cavalier For that Rogero, famous far and wide, Whose courtesy, whose might and daring through The universal world loud Rumor blew, CXCIX
All, for they know he is a Christian, stand About him with serene and joyful face:
All press upon the knight; one grasps his hand;
Another locks him fast in his embrace:
Yet more than all the others of that band Him would Montalban's lord caress and grace:
Why more than all the others will appear In other strain, if you that strain will hear.
CANTO 44
