# Gabrina — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Gabrina in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the false Gabrina, Ribald Gabrina

**First appearance:** 0003-canto-i

## Who they are

An old and wicked woman.

## In the story

### [Canto XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/chapters/canto-xx)

The cause of Marphisa's ire; Zerbino is made her guardian and learns news of Isabella from her.

### [Canto XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/chapters/canto-xxi)

The false and treacherous wife of Argaeus, who schemes against Philander.

### [Canto XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/chapters/canto-xxiv)

Old harridan; arrives on a palfrey, seeking succour.

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