Much victuals serves for gluttony
To fatten men like swine;
But he's a frugal man indeed
That with a leaf can dine,
And needs no napkin for his hands.
His fingers' ends to wipe.
But keeps his kitchen in a box,
And roast meat in a pipe.
— Samuel Rowlands (c. 1573 - 1630).
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