My fear lest I should not supply
The skill you need; but still will try,
For now I have much leisure time,
And love exploring ancient rhyme."
With many thanks, he begg'd I'd with him dine.
"Now do not, sir, from etiquette, decline,
For afterwards together we will read
The tale, and judge how it had best proceed.
There's none but my housekeeper shares
The meal with me, and she up-stairs