That should Truth seek, she’d scarce all corners find;

Platform of Sconces, that might Souldiers teach,

To fortifie by works as well as Preach.

I’le say no more; for as I am a sinner,

I’ve wrought my self a stomach to a dinner.

Inviting Poets not to tantalize,

But feast, (not surfeit) here their Fantasies.

James Parry.


To the Reader of (my very loving Friend) Mr. Robert May his incomparable Book of Cookery.