Of old, when Scarron his companions invited,
Each guest brought his dish, and the feast was united;
If our landlord[[4]] supplies us with beef and with fish,
Let each guest bring himself, and he brings the best dish.
Our Dean[[5]] shall be venison, just fresh from the plains;
Our Burke[[6]] shall be tongue, with a garnish of brains;
Our Will[[7]] shall be wild-fowl of excellent flavour,
And Dick[[8]] with his pepper shall heighten the savour;
Our Cumberland's[[9]] sweet-bread its place shall obtain,
And Douglas[[10]] is pudding, substantial and plain;