On that proud throne of diamantine sheen, which the blood-reeking feet of Mars degrade, the mad Manchegan's banner now hath been by him in all its bravery displayed. there hath he hung his arms and trenchant blade wherewith, achieving deeds till now unseen, he slays, lays low, cleaves, hews; but art hath made a novel style for our new paladin.
En el soberbio trono diamantino que con sangrientas plantas huella Marte, frenético, el Manchego su estandarte tremola con esfuerzo peregrino. Cuelga las armas y el acero fino con que destroza, asuela, raja y parte: ¡nuevas proezas!, pero inventa el arte un nuevo estilo al nuevo paladino.