To the guests that must go, bid God's speed and brush away all
traces of their steps.

To the guests that must go, bid God's speed and brush away all
traces of their steps.

For whom he means to make an often guest,
One dish shall serve; and welcome make the rest.

For whom he means to make an often guest,
One dish shall serve; and welcome make the rest.

A gloomy guest fits not a wedding feast.

A gloomy guest fits not a wedding feast.

A civil guest Will no more talk all, than eat all the feast.

A civil guest Will no more talk all, than eat all the feast.

You must come home with me and be my guest;
You will give joy to me, and I will read more

You must come home with me and be my guest;
You will give joy to me, and I will do
All that is in my power to honour you.

Fish and visitors stink after three days.

Fish and visitors stink after three days.

When hospitality becomes an art, it loses its very soul.

When hospitality becomes an art, it loses its very soul.

Gentle my lord, sleek o'er your rugged looks;
Be bright and jovial among your guests to-night.

Gentle my lord, sleek o'er your rugged looks;
Be bright and jovial among your guests to-night.

Unbidden guests Are often welcomest when they are gone.

Unbidden guests Are often welcomest when they are gone.