It rent and tore the veil which served to hide The lightning's fearful and enchanted rays;
Which, without blinded eyes, can none abide Upright, nor refuge is for them who gaze.
Aquilant, who was at his brother's side, Tore off the rest, and made the buckler blaze:
The splendour struck the valiant brothers blind, And Guido in their rear, who spurred behind.
