They say a goodly shade he finds Who shelters ’neath a goodly tree; 15 And such a one thy kindly star In Béjar bath provided thee: A royal tree whose spreading boughs A show of princely fruit display; A tree that bears a noble Duke, The Alexander of his day. 16

Of a Manchegan gentleman Thy purpose is to tell the story, Relating how he lost his wits O’er idle tales of love and glory, Of “ladies, arms, and cavaliers:” 17 A new Orlando Furioso⁠— Innamorato, rather⁠—who Won Dulcinea del Toboso.