[337] “Mercury ... as it moves is more veiled by the rays of the sun than any other star.” Conv. II. xiv. 99-100.
... “The sphere That veils itself from men in alien rays.” Par. v. 128, 129.
[339] “This Fire.” Par. xvi. 38.
[340] “The burning smile of the star.” Par. xiv. 86.
[341] “Mars shows red.” Purg. ii. 14.
“This Mars ... his heat is like the heat of a fire ... his colour is as if he were on fire.” Conv. II. xiv. 162-165.
[343] “Sweet star.” Par. xviii. 115.
[344] “The torch of Jove.” Par. xviii. 70.