The Dame, tho’ annoy’d, did not wish to be rude,
So she wisely receiv’d them as well as she could.
A frugal repast was prepar’d very soon,
Which together they shar’d, by the light of the Moon.
Some berries and seeds, the Owl thought would suffice,
In addition to her stew of Small-birds and Mice;
And if no costly Viands awaited them here,
Keen hunger made up for the want of good cheer.
The supper dispatch’d, our illustrious Guest,
Till his Story was told, not a moment cou’d rest;