Looks like the Page has grown up and that his adventuresome spirit and courage have paid off. But while his six rods acknowledge what he's accomplished, what is not visible is the accolades of other people. What happens when no one is there to give us an "Atta girl!" and pats on the back? Do we assume what we've done has been invalidated? It might be wise to consider Oliver Goldsmith's words: "He who seeks only for applause from without has all his happiness in another’s keeping." The Brownies appear to be cleaning up after a storm, judging from all those leaning trees. Clearing suggests I put aside any approval-seeking behavior and instead look at the fruit of my actions objectively.
Do not trust to the cheering, for those very persons would shout as much if you and I were going to be hanged. ~ Oliver Cromwell
