So he sent round his cards for aesthetics and tea,

With some meerschaums and music to follow.

Then round his respected mahogany met

All the wisdom of Gottingen city;

And History mentions that one of the set

(Not a German) was decently witty.

Of course the disputing and noise was immense,

As is always the case with deep thinkers;

But I hear that the tea showed its excellent sense,

By agreeing with most of its drinkers.