Context : This is a poem about a man who, on his way home, is lured by the sight of the snow and woods. He is tempted to break his journey. But he is reminded of his daily household duties.
Explanation : In this stanza the poet says that the traveller wants to pass his night in the beautiful garden. But at the same time he thinks about his horse who will feel uneasiness here. It will be a strange and unusual thing for him because there is no covered place or stable nearby. A horse feels comfortable only in a stable. Moreover it is the darkest evening of the year. The garden’is covered with snow and the lake water is also frozen. So the horse will neither get anything for eating nor for drinking. N.B.: The animal does not appear to share the feelings of the man for the loveliness of woods.
