Our fathers quoted freely because they were familiar with them.

And Virgil is my poet.

Not that I approve of all his theories of cultivation.

With all the respect I accord him, there is a great deal to be said on that point; and his plan of breeding in particular will never do--never do! Still, he is delicious, eh?
Very well, Monsieur Camors, now you see my little domain--'mea paupera regna'-- the retreat of the sage.

Here I live, and live happily, like an old shepherd in the golden age--loved by my neighbors, which is not easy; and venerating the gods, which is perhaps easier.