The ancient custom, and abstain from salt;
For in those early days salt was not used,
Though now we have it in abundance; still,
In solemn sacrifices, we conform
To usage of old times: in private meals
He who can season best is the best cook,
And the desire of savoury meat inspires
The invention of new sauces, which conduce
To bring the art of cookery to perfection.
B. You are, indeed, a new Palæphatus.