His hair stands up erect and from his face All vestiges of colour seem to drain. He tries to speak but can emit no trace Of sound. (Ludovico Ariosto)

His hair stands up erect and from his face All vestiges of colour seem to drain. He tries to speak but can emit no trace Of sound.

Ludovico Ariosto

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