If you have no better invitation, come on over. Indeed we may fight together; as you may know, there is a field across from our inn. For dining, the first course will be carrots (a useful digestive aid) and parsnips, and two kinds of mushrooms, and then dumplings of chicken, forcemeat of pork, and eggs with a savory broth. And there will be more eggs, these cooked over a low flame with stewed mushrooms. That’s enough for the appetizers. You want to know what else we’re having? I’ll tell you, so that you will be sure to come. Spiced chicken in broth and wine and vinaigrette, custard of elderberries and wine, and pudding of almonds and raisins which even Caesar does not usually serve except at rare and special dinners. And I promise you more: I will recite to you a tale of great renown and pleasure which you will surely adore. So come to our Black Gryphon Inn! A letter of intention to attend is appreciated to properly prepare your dinner. We await your kind presence.
