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The Book of Pilgrims describes a traveler entering Hell.
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(...) 8There is one there in whom the roses grow yet like creeping weeds and though he begged for deliverance, the traveller was forbidden from seeing, though they heard his cries in every low place and every high one.[1]
(...) 5The traveller was accompanied by a diplomatic corps. They took refreshment in the Chantry Place where they took in the roses there.[1] (...) 7It becomes apparent that the diplomatic corps is not suited to the traveller's needs. They are brought to the Chantry Place where they sup on marigold wine. The Emissary escorted the traveller through the gates and bestowed upon them Hell's own favour: the forget-me-not.[1]
0The traveller was not permitted to remember what came at the Sanctity of All Saviours. They saw no thrones thrown down nor crowns that hang on spikes like ivy. There is a law-furnace now that ensures this memory and this memory alone is not remembered.[1]
(...) 2And the traveller made known their intention to enter the Chagrin, and sought the proper permissions and permits.[2] 3An envoy was found to convey their message into the Chagrin. Assent was granted, and the envoy refused to return to Hell. This was the first of several defections at this time.[2] 4Hell gave its permission for the traveller to proceed.[2]
(...) 9The traveller was permitted passage through Hell to the Chagrin. They were reminded of the penalty for attempting to aid any of those within in departing. They were led through the nipping packs of feral laws which circle its borders with a minimum of distress.[3]
1The traveller came out once more from the Chagrin. Hell's attendants conducted them out of the White City at great speed.[4] 2When the traveller protested the greatness of the speed, and the effect it was having upon their bones, concessions were made to the demands of inertia. [4]
