Those written about earlier [2711-12] came to where there were societies of spirits, and they said they could not have stayed there because of the oppressive stink, so they could not have survived if they had not been allowed to flee away, so to speak. It is these who are in the kitchen fire and are the worst and most oppressive in the world, so that the world can scarcely continue if they multiply. In fact they are the kind to boast of these things, and they also have the greatest enjoyment of their lust when they manage to entice others into it. This is the reason why their torments in hell are more grievous than the hellish punishments of all other sinners. 1748, 31 July.