Orlando Furioso, Canto 9: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Orlando searches for Angelica through winter and spring, then promises a boatwoman to join an expedition against Ebuda's sacrifice of women.
2. A storm diverts his ship, and Olimpia tells him how Cimosco destroys her family and holds Bireno prisoner.
3. Olimpia offers herself in exchange for Bireno, but Orlando promises help and intends to save both lovers.
4. At Dordrecht, Cimosco ambushes Orlando, who breaks through his soldiers and survives a shot that kills his horse.
5. Orlando kills Cimosco; Bireno's cousin enters the city, Bireno gains freedom, and Olimpia regains her father's throne.
6. Orlando throws Cimosco's firearm into deep water and sails toward Ebuda, while the narrator returns attention to the wedding celebrations.

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Cosa notare

Orlando accepts responsibility for more than a safe exchange. He intends to preserve both Olimpia and Bireno rather than accept her sacrifice.

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