Meeting Souls in a New Place

In this chapter, the speaker describes a meeting with a group of souls who have just arrived in a new place. The souls ask for directions, and the speaker explains that they are also newcomers. However, upon noticing that the speaker is alive, the souls become curious and gather around. One of the souls approaches the speaker with great affection, and after a brief exchange, they realize that they know each other. The chapter also briefly mentions the Tiber river and the singing of love songs. Towards the end, a grave old man reprimands the group for lingering and urges them to continue their journey. The chapter concludes with the group's hasty departure.