In act 2 the girls and touchstone take a rest on their journey through the forest, they then stumble upon two shepherds. The shepherds, old Corin and young Silvius, discuss Silvius's hopeless love for a maiden named Pheobe. Corin is wiser and more experienced with the subject. Yet Silvius insists that even if Corin, having loved more women, still cannot relate to his pain for he loves more wholeheartedly. Touchstone then calls over Corin and the travelers ask where they might find a place to stay. The shepherd says his masters property is up for sale and the women decide to purchase the place.
Silvius's devotion to Pheobe reflects Rosalind's own fall for love." Alas, poor shepherd, searching of thy wound, I have by hard adventure found mine own." (2.4.40-41) Though their situations are similar Rosalind's character is self aware and able to recognize ones foolishness. Silvius is lost in sudden romance and is blind to his commitment.
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