On the paramount crux of the time,
I pray you give diligent heed
To the lessons I weave into rhyme;
And first, let us note, one and all—
Whether living in castle or “digs”—
“Large people need more than the small,”
For that’s the first maxim of Spriggs.
Now, as most of the food that we eat
Is wanted for keeping us warm,
The requisite quota of heat