My guide and I crossed over and began to mount that little known and lightless road to ascend into the shining world again. He first, I second, with… - Dante Alighieri

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My guide and I crossed over and began
to mount that little known and lightless road
to ascend into the shining world again.

He first, I second, without thought of rest
we climbed the dark until we reached the point
where a round opening brought in sight the blest

and beauteous shining of the Heavenly cars.
And we walked out once more beneath the Stars.