3268. they kept on by stretching but still going on from different directions, the volume seeking, or they seeking for a place where they could struggle out, but for quite some time in vain (in order to have spirits whom they could join with so that they could come to me). Finally, toward the planet Mars, and there on one side they found a more accessible place for struggling out. Yet it was still an obscure place, because such spirits are not found there either, only those that are nevertheless compatible to some degree.
3268. Wherefore they proceeded, as it were, by extending but still by proceeding elsewhere; [the volume] sought, or [they] sought some place where they could struggle out; but for some time in vain [for the reason, that they should have spirits with whom they should be associated, so that they could have been able to come to me): at length [they proceeded] towards the planet Mars, and there, on one side, they found a freer place for struggling out, but still an obscure [place], inasmuch as such spirits are not found there; it is only [known] that they are still capable of being conjoined in some respect.
3268. [vide 3267]