Br. It was the feast of Saturn,—and as it chanced

(Or rather, I should say, ’twas so arranged

To please him, at his own desire) he drew

The lot of king of the feast, and when the company

Were drunk he used his silly privilege

To have me be their fool.

Oct.Didst thou rebuke him?

Br. It happened thus. When all the guests in turn

Had answered to their forfeit, as his humour

Prescribed to each, he turned on me, and bade me