But hence with Discord—perchance, too soon

To cloud the face of the honeymoon

With a dismal occultation!—

Whatever Fate's concerted trick,

The Countess and Count, at the present nick,

Have a chicken, and not a crow, to pick

At a sumptuous Cold Collation.

CCXLVI.

A Breakfast—no unsubstantial mess,

But one in the style of Good Queen Bess,