And drinking from the well of homely life.[AN]
—But, from past liberty, and tried restraints,
He now was summoned to select the course
Of humble industry that[44] promised best
To yield him no unworthy maintenance.
Urged by his Mother, he essayed to teach
A village-school—but wandering thoughts were then
A misery to him; and the Youth resigned[45]
A task he was unable to perform.