One had bought an estate and must go to see it.
Another had purchased some oxen and wished to see them “pull in the plough.”
A third had married a wife and could not come.
The Lord was greatly displeased, and commanded his servants to invite the wayfaring, both men and women, the better and the worse, that hispalace might be full.
The servants brought in bachelors and squires.
When they came to the court they were well entertained.
The servants tell their lord that they have done his behest, and there is still room for more guests.
The Lord commands them to go out into the fields, and bring in the halt, blind, and “one-eyed.”
For those who denied shall not taste “one sup” to save them from death.
The palace soon became full of “people of all plights.”