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He then turns his thoughts on every side, in quest of something that may solace or amuse him: he proposes happiness to himself, first in one scene and then in another: and at last finds that nothing will satisfy: Jam neque Hamodryades rursum, nec carmina nobis Ipsa placent: ipsoe rursum concedite sylvae.
Tuesday, July 31, 1711. Addison. ... Ipsae rursum concedite Sylvae. Virg. It is usual for a Man who loves Country Sports to preserve the Game in his own Grounds, and divert himself upon those that belong to his Neighbour. For these Reasons the Country Gentleman, like the Fox, seldom preys near his own Home.
No. 131. Ipsae rursum concedite sylvae. VIRG. Ecl. x. ver. 63. Once more, ye woods, adieu. It is usual for a man who loves country-sports to preserve the game on his own grounds, and divert himself upon those that belong to his neighbour.
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