THE FRIENDSHIP OF MEDORO AND CLORIDANE
From 'Orlando Furioso,' Cantos 18 and 19
Two Moors among the Paynim army were,
From stock obscure in Ptolomita grown;
Of whom the story, an example rare
Of constant love, is worthy to be known.
Medore and Cloridane were named the pair;
Who, whether Fortune pleased to smile or frown,
Served Dardinello with fidelity,