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Orlando Furioso, Canto 23 summary

Canto 23 of 46 · 36 min to read the canto

In Canto 23, Bradamante sends Ippalca to Ruggiero, Orlando rescues Zerbin from an unjust execution, and a duel with Mandricardo ends without a victor. Orlando then discovers that Angelica marries Medoro, and his attempts to deny the evidence give way to grief, destructive fury, and madness.

What happens

  1. After killing Pinabello, Bradamante meets Astolfo, returns to Montalbano, and sends Ippalca toward Ruggiero with Frontino, which Rodomonte seizes.
  2. Gabrina steals Pinabello’s belt and uses it to accuse Zerbin, whom Count Anselmo condemns without further investigation.
  3. Orlando rescues Zerbin and reunites him with Issabella, whose presence first makes Zerbin mistakenly suspect Orlando loves her.
  4. Mandricardo challenges Orlando, but their fight breaks off when Mandricardo’s unbridled horse carries him away.
  5. Searching for Mandricardo, Orlando finds the lovers’ inscriptions and hears a shepherd confirm Angelica’s marriage to Medoro.
  6. Orlando destroys the inscribed surroundings, lies without food or sleep for three days, then strips and uproots trees in madness.

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In this canto

OrlandoRuggieroAngelicaAstolfoRodomonteTheme: Love and judgment

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What does Gabrina use to support her false accusation against Zerbin?

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