These bring a prince his best renown.

Here in the woods, O King, we live

On roots and fruit which branches give.[589]

Thus nature framed our harmless race:

Thou art a man supreme in place.

Silver and gold and land provoke

The fierce attack, the robber's stroke,

Canst thou desire this wild retreat,

The berries and the fruit we eat?

'Tis not for mighty kings to tread