Though you tie up the winds in pudding bags,

And into soufflées whip the yesty waves—

Compound and swallow all creation up—

Even till repletion sicken, answer me

To what I ask you.

Soy.— Parlez.

2nd Cook.— Ask.

3rd Cook.— Cut on.

Soy.—Say would’st thou rather hear it from our mouths,

Or from our platters?