To dine the whitebait-eating members came.

Baskets they saw of that delightful fish

Whose flavour is seductive, and doth make

Those who have tasted say that never dish

Was so delicious, and when they partake

Of these, all other food they straight forsake.

Then some one said, "Why further should we pace?"

And all at once they sang, "This is the place

To spend a happy day. Rest we a little space.

Refreshing is this liquor dry,