The patron who provides his daily meal.
And then he speaks so warmly of his friend!
You say for this he eats, and drinks scot-free;
Well, and what then? what hero or what god
Would disapprove a friend on such conditions?
But why thus linger out the day, to prove
That parasites are honour'd and esteem'd?
Is't not enough, they claim the same reward
That crowns the victor at the Olympic games,
To be supported at the public charge?