Most palatably down; and then the entrées,

Smelling divinely in their shallow basins

Made of the shining metal; then a turkey,

Full of forcemeats and roasted to a turn,

Swimming in gravy garnished thick with sausage,

Raising the tide of expectation

Even in the bishop’s mouth; and then the pudding

In grand round belly, and with holly crown’d;

With eyes intent we watch each slice that’s cut,

Full of good things and spicy substances;