Outhne: Inferno Xv

Dante and Virgil continue along the stream

double simile: earthworks in Flanders and Padua

the troop of souls peering at Dante and Virgil

Dante and Brunetto Latini recognize one another

they exchange courtesies and proceed together

Brunetto’s questions (what brings you? who leads you?)

Dante’s responses (my lost state; this guide)

Brunetto: Dante’s promising career and political adversaries

Brunetto’s promise of Dante’s escape and warning to those adversaries

Dante declares his debt to Brunetto

this is the second such prophecy he has heard

Dante says he is firm against Fortune’s turnings

Virgil advises Dante to listen closely

Dante continues, asking Brunetto of his companions

Brunetto: famous men of letters (Priscian, Francesco d’Accorso, Andrea de’ Mozzi)

Brunetto must leave: he must not be with those who come

Brunetto, departing, commends his Tesoro to Dante

simile: Brunetto as winner in the race at Verona