Of the sun's course, when he prolongs the day,

Or sets at early hour, and brings in night;

His place i' the Zodiac; for as these revolve

All aliments are savour'd, or to please

And gratify the taste, or to offend

And pall the appetite: he who knows this

Has but to mind the season of the year,

And he may decorate his table with

The choicest viands, of the highest relish.

But he who, ignorant of this, pretends