Gave each enough, the while a graver look
Forbad excess, and by this healthful rule
Increased the gladness of the social meal.
The dearest friends and closest kindred formed
Alone this meeting; such as would delight
To hear the strains of poetry brought forth
By Members of that household, and not deem,
With chill austerity, and critic scorn,
Their bringing forth an effort at display.
Cheered by the pure repast, and seeking now