[332] For the sentiment comp. 1. 48, “Et quisquam numen Iunonis adorat,” &c. The construction of ‘ne’ after ‘dare operam’ is common. ‘Infracta cedatloco’ is well explained by Heyne as an amplification of “infringatur” or “inminuatur.” It is opposed of course to establishment on a solid foundation. We may contrast Lucr. 5.1164, “Quae nunc in magnis florent sacra rebu' locisque.” “Loco cedit” 9. 220.
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