Let it not lie on ground, but tread it out right.
With bones and void[[341]] morsels fill not thy trencher too full;
Avoid[[341]] them into a voider,[[341]] and no man will it null.[[342]]
Roll not thy meat in thy mouth, that every man may it see;
But eat thy meat somewhat close, for it is honesty.
If thy sovereign proffer thee to drink once, twice or thrice,
Take it gently at his hand, for in court it is the guise.
When thou has drunk, set it down or take it to his servánt;
Let not thy master set it down, then it is well, I warránt.
Blow not in thy pottage or drink, that is not commendáble,