Relents; and soon the young of those that tread 60
The stedfast earth, or cleave the green abyss,
Or pathless sky. And if the Steer must fall,
In youth and vigor glorious let him die;
Nor stay till rigid age, or heavy ails,
Absolve him ill-requited from the yoke. 65
Some with high forage, and luxuriant ease,
Indulge the veteran Ox; but wiser thou,
From the bleak mountain or the barren downs,
Expect the flocks by frugal nature fed;