Inferno XXIII.
143
The Leader stood awhile with head bowed down;
Then said: "The business badly he recounted 140
Who grapples with his hook the sinners yonder."
And the Friar: "Many of the Devil's vices
Once heard I at Bologna, and among them.
That he's a liar and the father of lies."
Thereat my Leader with great strides went on, 145
Somewhat disturbed with anger in his looks;
Whence from the heavy-laden I departed
After the prints of his beloved feet.
