203. conforms. The rudeness and smallness of his home, a mere shed, is in keeping with his mind which is lacking in finer qualities.
214. redrest. Satisfied, provided for.
215. science. Branch of learning.
216. excites desire. Awakens the desire for the pleasure to be derived from the study, and then supplies that pleasure.
217-8. Line 218 tells what is unknown to them. When they are satiated with sensual pleasures they do not know how to seek the higher pleasures of the mind.
219. those powers. Music, poetry, painting, etc.
230-1. Love and friendship belong to the finer feelings, but they find no place in the heart of the mountaineer.
indurated. Hardened, unfeeling.
234. Cower. Generally means to shrink with fear. Here it simply means to sit, to bend low.
242. whom all the world can please. They are easily pleased with the attentions and the flattery of others.