The English Parnassus, or, A helpe to English poesie containing a collection of all rhyming monosyllables, the choicest epithets, and phrases : with some general forms upon all occasions, subjects, and theams, alphabeticaly digested : together with a short institution to English poesie, by way of a preface / by Joshua Poole.

Feast.

The table groans, as though this feast, Would as the flood destroy all fowle and beast, The boards are princely serv'd, and Bacchus flowes In burnisht gold. With feasts they crown this day, And wanted nought to crown the appetite With rich content. Where all the guests impaild with dishes sit. Studied dishes. Where lusty diet and the frolick cup Doth rouse, and raise the quickned spirits up, And brave triumphing Bacchus doth display His conquering colours in their cheekes. The wanton cook prepares his poynant meat, To teach the satiate palate how to eate, Where every dish invites the likorish sight.

A table whose spread sides admit A large accesse of friends to fill the seats of this capacious circle, fill'd with meats Of choicest rellish, till his oaken back Under the load of pil'd up dishes crack, Giving the eyes a pleasant tast before They come unto the mouth. When with choice viands they delight, And satisfie the wanton a petite.