[4] Suggested by Virg. Ecl. v. 83:
nec quæ
Saxosas inter decurrunt flumina valles.
For winding streams that through the valley glide. Dryden.—Wakefield.
[5] Milton, Par. Lost, v. 195:
Fountains, and ye that warble, as ye flow,
Melodious murmurs, warbling tune his praise.
[6] Variation:
In the warm folds the tender flocks remain,
The cattle slumber on the silent plain,
While silent birds neglect their tuneful lays,
Let us, dear Thyrsis, sing of Daphne's praise.—Pope.
It was originally,
Now in warm folds the tender flock remains.
Pope. "Objection to the word remains. I do not know whether these following be better or no, and desire your opinion.
Now while the groves in Cynthia's beams are dressed,
And folded flocks in their soft fleeces rest;
While sleeping birds, etc.