And in our honor did he empty it;
The wine was light and pure, and harmed him not.”
And in another place:—
“A hare is roasting on the spit;
A pumpkin leaf we go to pick;
A banquet we prepare our guest,
And fill his cup with wine the best.”
We have seen from other authorities that wine was chiefly reserved to old age, and here it is confirmed:—
“Serve round the circle the wine-cup, ye bearers;