Snatch before it is too late;

For, swift as thought, the puddings, jellies, pies,

Contract their giant bulks, and shrink to pigmy size.

IV.

From the table now retreating

All around the fire they meet,

And with wine, the sons of eating,

Crown at length their mighty treat;

Triumphant Plenty’s rosy graces

Sparkle in their jolly faces;