Fate's arrow, when expected, travels slow.

He whom you see-along the downward arc- was William, and the land that mourns his death, for living Charles and Frederick, now laments; now he has learned how Heaven loves the just ruler, and he would show this outwardly as well, so radiantly visible.

They find seven cornices on which penitent and redeemed sinners are cleansed by the grace of God. On the first cornice, that of Pride, the proud are learning humility: Our Father, dwelling in the Heavens, nowise As circumscribed, but as the things above, Thy first effects, are dearer in Thine eyes, Hallowed Thy name be and the Power thereof, By every creature, as right meet it is We praise the tender effluence of Thy love. Let come to us, let come Thy kingdom's peace.

e quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" ("and thence we came forth to see again the stars")

And we came forth to contemplate the stars.

Many have justice in their hearts, but slowly it is let fly, for it comes not without council to the bow.

This mountain is so formed that it is always wearisome when one begins the ascent, but becomes easier the higher one climbs.