And most disgusting to the standers-by;

Yet in all companies will Laughton feed,

Nor care how grossly men perform the deed.

As gapes the nursling, or, what comes more near,

Some Friendly-Island chief, for hourly cheer;

When wives and slaves, attending round his seat,

Prepare by turns the masticated meat;

So for this master, husband, parent, friend,

His ready slaves their various efforts blend,

And, to their lord still eagerly inclined,