Canto VII
At the entrance to the Fourth Circle, the poets are opposed by Pluto, and Virgil is again obliged to use a "word of power". In this circle, the Hoarders and Spendthrifts roll huge rocks against each other, and here Virgil explains the nature and working of Luck (or Fortune). Then, crossing the circle, they descend the cliff to the Marsh of Styx, which forms the Fifth Circle and contains the Wrathful. Skirting its edge, they reach the foot of a tower.
Canto VIII
From the watch-tower on the edge of the marsh a beacon signals to the garrison of the City of Dis that Dante and Virgil are approaching, and a boat is sent to fetch them. Phlegyas ferries them across Styx. On the way, they encounter Filippo Argenti, one of the Wrathful, who is recognized by Dante and tries to attack him. They draw near to the red-hot walls of the City and after a long circuit disembark at the gate. Virgil parleys with the fallen angels who are on guard there, but they slam the gate in his face. The two poets are obliged to wait for Divine assistance.
And the silencing continues. Most of us here were frequent commenters at The Federalist. Now, alas, that is gone, with all its amusing arguments. We'll see if they ever get something back. I must say, it is genuinely amusing to hear the tepid Federalist characterized as "far right". (If they were counting the comments section, though, they may be right.)
On the other hand, one of ours has started his own blog, so check it out please, at From Outside the Wall.
Love your families. Pray for our leaders. Go to church this weekend if you can. God be with you.
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