I kept the trees, which at first were no more than stakes, but were now grown very firm and tall, always cut, so that they might spread and grow thick and wild, and make the more agreeable shade, which they did effectually to my mind.
Cuidaba los árboles que, al principio, no eran más que estacas que luego crecieron hasta formar un seto sólido y firme. Los cortaba de modo que siguieran creciendo y formaran un follaje fuerte y tupido, que diera una sombra agradable, como, en efecto, ocurrió, conforme a mis deseos.