In Relation to Boyd

• Dante specifically references 10 years of thirsting
• Beatrice is described to “descend” from the chariot rather than simply leaving it
• Leaves of the tree are said to be “spoiled”, but are not necessarily missing entirely
• Reference to Indians, describing the tree to be at a height they couldn’t comprehend
• Mention of the Gryphon describing how he did not feed on the tree’s fruits