For maintenance of its peace; and we were such That still it is apparent round Gardingo.” 337 “O Friars,” began I, “your iniquitous⁠ ⁠…” But said no more; for to mine eyes there rushed One crucified with three stakes on the ground. When me he saw, he writhed himself all over, Blowing into his beard with suspirations; 338 And the Friar Catalan, who noticed this, Said to me: “This transfixed one, whom thou seest, 339 Counselled the Pharisees that it was meet To put one man to torture for the people. Crosswise and naked is he on the path, As thou perceivest; and he needs must feel, Whoever passes, first how much he weighs; And in like mode his father-in-law is punished 340 Within this moat, and the others of the council, Which for the Jews was a malignant seed.” And thereupon I saw Virgilius marvel O’er him who was extended on the cross So vilely in eternal banishment.