To entertain—as best they could—their noble guest:
And not untimely was the feast supplied,
Partook, digested, and right-well enjoy’d.
The amber goblet pass’d from hand to hand,
And as it pass’d—a health to Hollybrand,
Else his dear daughter Jane, with good intent;
They in return return’d the compliment:
So pass’d the meal. Now, to confirm his vow,
The earnest suitor kiss’d Jane’s virtuous brow;
Reveal’d a compact, and then read it o’er;