“Butthis，tohimrevealedbygracedivine，Byhimtomedeclared，totheeIsay，WasneverraceGreek，barbarous，orLatine，Greatintimespast，orfamousatthisday，Richerinhardyknightsthanthisofthine；
　　SuchblessingsHeavenshallonthychildrenlayThattheyinfameshallpass，inpraiseo’ercome，TheworthiesoldofSparta，Carthage，Rome。
　　XC
　　“ButmongsttherestIchoseAlphonsusbold，Invirtuefirst，secondinplaceandname，Heshallbebornwhenthisfrailworldgrowsold，Corrupted，poor，andbareofmenoffame，Betterthanhenoneshall，nonecan，orcould，Theswordorsceptreuseorguidethesame，Toruleinpeaceortocommandinfight，Thineoffspring’sgloryandthyhouse’slight。
　　XCI
　　“HisyoungerageforetokenstrueshallyieldOffuturevalor，puissance，forceandmight，Fromhimnorockthesavagebeastshallshield；
　　Attiltortourneymatchhimshallnoknight：
　　After，heconquershallinpitchedfieldGreatarmiesandwinspoilsinsinglefight，Andonhislocks，rewardsforknightlypraise，Shallgarlandswearofgrass，ofoak，ofbays。
　　XCII
　　“Hisgraverage，aswellthateilditfits，Shallhappypeacepreserveandquietblest，AndfromhisneighborsstrongmongstwhomhesitsShallkeephiscitiessafeinwealthandrest，Shallnourishartsandcherishpregnantwits，Maketriumphsgreat，andfeasthissubjectsbest，Rewardthegood，theevilwithpainstorment，Shalldangersallforesee，andseen，prevent。
　　XCIII
　　“ButifithapagainstthosewickedbandsThatseaandearthinvestwithbloodandwar，AndinthesewretchedtimestonoblelandsGivelawsofpeacefalseandunjustthatare，Thathebesent，todrivetheirguiltyhandsFromChrist’spurealtarsandhightemplesfar，Oh，whatrevenge，whatvengeanceshallhebringOnthatfalsesect，andtheiraccursedking！
　　XCIV
　　“ToolatetheMoors，toolatetheTurkishking，GainsthimshouldarmtheirtroopsandlegionsboldForhebeyondgreatEuphratesshouldbring，BeyondthefrozentopsofTauruscold，Beyondthelandwhereisperpetualspring，Thecross，theeaglewhite，thelilyofgold，AndbybaptizingoftheEthiopsbrownOfagedNilerevealthespringsunknown。“
　　XCV
　　Thussaidthehermit，andhisprophecyTheprinceacceptedwithcontentandpleasure，ThesecretthoughtofhisposterityOfhisconcealedjoysheapedupthemeasure。
　　Meanwhilethemorningbrightwasmountedhigh，AndchangedHeaven’ssilverwealthtogoldentreasure，AndhighabovetheChristiantentstheyviewHowthebroadensignstrembled，wavedandblew，XCVI
　　Whenthusagaintheirleadersagebegun，“SeehowbrightPhoebusclearsthedarksomeskies，SeehowwithgentlebeamsthefriendlysunThetents，thetowns，thehillsanddalesdescries，Throughmywellguidingisyourvoyagedone，Fromdangersafeintraveloffwhichlies，HencewithoutfearofharmordoubtoffoeMarchtothecamp，Imaynonearergo。“
　　XCVII
　　Thustookheleave，andmadeaquickreturn，Andforwardwentthechampionsthreeonfoot，AndmarchingrightagainsttherisingmornAreadypassagetothecampfoundout，MeanwhilehadspeedyfamethetidingsborneThattothetentsapproachedthesebaronsstout，AndstartingfromhisthroneandkinglyseatToentertainthem，roseGodfredogreat。
　　EIGHTEENTHBOOK
　　THEARGUMENT。
　　ThecharmsandspiritsfalsethereinwhichlieRinaldochasethfromtheforestold；
　　ThehostofEgyptcomes；VafrinthespyEntereththeircamp，stout，crafty，wiseandbold；
　　SharpisthefightaboutthebulwarkshighAndportsofZion，toassaultthehold：
　　GodfreyhathaidfromHeaven，byforcethetownIswon，thePagansslain，wallsbeatendown。
　　I
　　ArrivedwhereGodfreytoembracehimstood，“Mysovereignlord，“Rinaldomeeklysaid，“TovengemywrongsagainstGernandoproudMyhonor’scareprovokedmywrathunstayed；
　　ButthatIyoudispleased，mychieftaingood，Mythoughtsyetgrieve，myheartisstilldismayed，AndhereIcome，prestallexploitstotryTomakemegraciousinyourgraciouseye。“
　　II
　　Tohimthatkneeled，foldinghisfriendlyarmsAbouthisneck，thedukethisanswergave：
　　“Letpasssuchspeechessad，ofpassedharms。
　　Remembranceisthelifeofgrief；hisgrave，Forgetfulness；andforamends，inarmsYourwontedvaloruseandcouragebrave；
　　ForyoualonetohappyendmustbringThestrongenchantmentsofthecharmedspring。
　　III
　　“Thatagedwoodwhenceheretoforewegot，Tobuildourscalingengines，timberfit，Isnowthefearfulseat，buthownonewot，Whereuglyfiendsanddamnedspiritssit；
　　TocutonetwistthereofadventurethnotTheboldestknightwehave，norwithoutitThiswallcanbatteredbe：whereothersdoubtThereventurethou，andshowthycouragestout。“
　　IV
　　Thussaidhe，andtheknightinspeechesfewProfferedhisservicetoattemptthething，Tohardassayshiscouragewillingflew，Tohimpraisewasnospur，wordswerenosting；
　　OfhisdearfriendsthenheembracedthecrewTowelcomehimwhichcame；forinaringAbouthimGuelpho，TancredandtherestStood，ofthecampthegreatest，chiefandbest。
　　V
　　WhenwiththeprincetheselordshaditerateTheirwelcomesoft，andofttheirdearembrace，Towardtherestoflesserworthandstate，Heturned，andthemreceivedwithgentlegrace；
　　Themerrysoldiersbouthimshoutandprate，WithcriesasjoyfulandascheerfulfaceAsifintriumph’schariotbrightassun，HehadreturnedAfricorAsiawon。
　　VI
　　Thusmarchedtohistentthechampiongood，Andtheresatdownwithallhisfriendsaround；
　　Nowofthewarheasked，nowofthewood，Andansweredeachdemandtheylistpropound；
　　Butwhentheylefthimtohisease，upstoodThehermit，and，fittimetospeakoncefound，“Mylord，“hesaid，“yourtravelswondrousare，Farhaveyoustrayed，erred，wanderedfar。
　　VII
　　“MuchareyouboundtoGodabove，whobroughtYousafefromfalseArmida’scharmedhold，AndtheeastrayingsheepwhomonceheboughtHathnowagainreducedtohisfold，AndgainsthisheathenfoesthesemenofnaughtHathchosentheeinplacenextGodfreybold；
　　Yetmayestthounot，pollutedthuswithsin，Inhishighservicewarorfightbegin。
　　VIII
　　“Theworld，theflesh，withtheirinfectionvilePollutethethoughtsimpure，thyspiritstain；
　　NotPo，notGanges，notseven-mouthedNile，Notthewideseas，canwashtheecleanagain，OnlytopurgeallfaultswhichtheedefileHisbloodhathpowerwhoforthysinswasslain：
　　Hishelpthereforeinvoke，tohimbewrayThysecretfaults，mourn，weep，complainandpray。“
　　IX
　　Thissaid，theknightfirstwiththewitchunchasteHisidlelovesandfolliesvainlamented；
　　Thenkneelinglowwithheavylooksdowncast，Hisothersinsconfessedandallrepented，Andmeeklypardoncravedforfirstandlast。
　　Thehermitwithhiszealwaswellcontented，Andsaid，“OnyonderhillnextmorngoprayThatturnshisforeheadgainstthemorningray。
　　X
　　“Thatdone，marchtothewood，whenceeachonebringsSuchnewsoffuries，goblins，fiends，andsprites，Thegiants，monsters，andalldreadfulthingsThoushaltsubdue，whichthatdarkgroveunites：
　　Letnostrangevoicethatmournsorsweetlysings，Norbeauty，whosegladsmilefrailheartsdelights，Withinthybreastmakeruthorpityrise，Buttheirfalselooksandprayersfalsedespise。“
　　XI
　　Thusheadvisedhim，andthehardyknightPreparedhimgladlytothisenterprise，Thoughtfulhepassedtheday，andsadthenight；
　　Anderethesilvermornbegantorise，Hisarmshetook，andinacoathimdightOfcolorstrange，cutinthewarlikeguise；
　　Andonhiswaysole，silent，forthhewentAlone，andlefthisfriends，andlefthistent。
　　XII
　　ItwasthetimewhengainstthebreakingdayRebelliousnightyetstrove，andstillrepined，ForintheeastappearedthemorninggrayAndyetsomelampsinJove’shighpalaceshined，WhentoMountOlivethetookhisway，Andsaw，asroundabouthiseyeshetwined，Night’sshadowshence，fromthencethemorning’sshine，Thisbright，thatdark；thatearthly，thisdivine。
　　XIII
　　Thustohimselfhethought，howmanybrightAndsplendentlampsshineinheaven’stemplehigh，Dayhathhisgoldensun，hermoonthenight，Herfixedandwanderingstarstheazuresky，SoframedallbytheirCreator’smightThatstilltheyliveandshine，andne’ershalldieTill，inamoment，withthelastday’sbrandTheyburn，andwiththemburnsea，air，andland。
　　XIV
　　Thusashemused，tothetophewent，Andtherekneeleddownwithreverenceandfear，Hiseyesuponheaven’seasternfacehebent，Histhoughtsaboveallheavensupliftedwere：
　　“Thesinsanderrors，whichInowrepent，Ofmineunbridledyouth，OFatherdear，Remembernot，butletthymercyfall，Andpurgemyfaultsandmineoffencesall。“
　　XV
　　Thusprayedhe，withpurplewingsupflewIngoldenweedthemorning’slustyqueen，BegildingwiththeradiantbeamsshethrewHishelm，hisharness，andthemountaingreen；
　　UponhisbreastandforeheadgentlyblewTheair，thatbalmandnardusbreathedunseen，Ando’erhisheadletdownfromclearestskiesAcloudofpureandpreciousclewthereflies。
　　XVI
　　Theheavenlydewwasonhisgarmentsspread，Towhichcompared，hisclothespaleashesseem，Andsprinkledso，thatallthatpalenessfledAndthence，ofpurestwhite，brightraysoutstream；
　　SocheeredaretheflowerslatewitheredWiththesweetcomfortofthemorningbeam，Andso，returnedtoyouth，aserpentoldAdornsherselfinnewandnativegold。
　　XVII
　　Thelovelywhitenessofhischangedweed，ThePrinceperceivedwell，andlongadmired；
　　Towardtheforestmarchedheonwithspeed，Resolved，assuchadventuresgreatrequired；
　　ThitherhecamewhenceshrinkingbackfordreadOfthatstrangedesert’ssightthefirstretired，ButnottohimfearfulorloathsomemadeThatforestwas，butsweetwithpleasantshade：
　　XVIII
　　Forwardhepassed，midinthegrovebeforeHeheardasoundthatstrange，sweet，pleasingwas；
　　Thererolledacrystalbrookwithgentleroar，Theresighedthewindsasthroughtheleavestheypass，Theredidthenightingaleherwrongsdeplore，Theresungtheswan，andsingingdied，alas！
　　Therelute，harp，cittern，humanvoiceheheard，Andallthesesoundsonesoundrightwelldeclared。