[550] Phlegethon acts as a moat, apparently outside the walls. ‘Torrentibus’ is probably meant to suggest the notion of a torrent as well as that of scorching flame. So “pice torrentis ripas” 9. 105., 10. 114. ‘Flammis’ probably with ‘ambit’ rather than with ‘rapidus.’
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