The people flocked to the tables that were spread with many good things, and the feast began. […] Soon all was ready, and the strangers seated themselves at the table, while the old couple filled their plates. […] At last the latter arose from the table, saying they had eaten enough, and would now like a place in which to sleep; for they had come a great distance that day, and were very weary. […] Thy silver dishes for thy meat, As precious as the gods do eat, Shall on an ivory table be Prepared each day for thee and me.