And if thy lord drink at that tide,
Drink thou not, but him abide;
Be it at even, be it at noon,
Drink thou not till he have done.
Upon thy trencher no dirt must be;
It is not honest as I tell thee.
Nor drink behind no man’s back;[[63]]
For if thou do, thou art to lack.
If cheese come forth, be not too greedy,
Nor to cut thereof too speedy.