There need not schools, nor the professor’s chair,

Though these be good, true wisdom to impart; 10

He, who has not enough for these to spare

Of time or gold, may yet amend his heart,

And teach his soul by brooks and rivers fair;

Nature is always wise in every part.

Lord Thurlow.

CXCIX
THE SYLVAN LIFE.

When in the woods I wander all alone,

The woods that are my solace and delight,