From the stored viands of so rich a board. —Anon.
Mnesimachus. (Book x. § 18, p. 663.)
Dost know whom thou'rt to sup with, friend?—I'll tell thee;
With gladiators, not with peaceful guests;
Instead of knives we're arm'd with naked swords,
And swallow firebrands in the place of food:
Daggers of Crete are served us for confections,
And for a plate of pease a fricassee
Of shatter'd spears: the cushions we repose on