Colonel. Good General,
Your grace toward our people doth confound
Th' expression of our gratitude. The hour
For dinner is at hand. An you would grace
The issue with your presence it would make
The meal the sweeter.
General (aside). There doth seem to be
More than politeness in these invitations.
(To Colonel) I am no cook to judge by sight and touch
The flavour of a dish. Issue the dinners