Erasmus Colloquies VI (2)
(Taken from Erasmus, Twenty-two select colloquies out of Erasmus Roterodamus pleasantly representing several superstitious levities that were crept into the Church of Rome in his days (1689), p.68.)
Eu.
Let every man bring his Friend too, and then we are the just number of the Muses.
Ti.
A Match
Eu.
And take notice that though I find Meat, you are to bring Sauce.
Ti.
What do you mean! Pepper and Sugar?
Eu.
No no; a thing that's both more savoury and cheaper.
Ti.
What may that be?
Eu.
A good Stomach. A light Supper to night, and a Walk to morrow morning does it. (for the Walk you may thank
me;) But what hour will you eat at?
Ti.
About Ten; before the heat of the Day.
Eu.
I'le give order for't.