1 By means of simplest fish-trap that men make, Sand-blowers small and yellow-jaws they take;— Such the result good rule ensures. And here our host his spirits [lawful drink] forth has set, Good and abundant; proof we now are met, When ordered rule large wealth secures.

2 In simplest fish-traps that might useless seem, They take abundant store of tench and bream;— Such issue from our good rule springs. And here our host his spirits [lawful drink] forth has set, Abundant, good;—sure proof we now are met, When ordered rule great riches brings.

3 Into the simplest fish-traps largely go Mudfish and carp;—captures that clearly show How with good rule the land is crowned. And here our host his spirits [lawful drink] forth has set, Good and most ample;—proof we here are met, When ordered rule makes wealth abound.

4 The mats in great abundance viands show; And these of rarest quality we know.

5 The viands excellent are here revealed; Both land and sea their contributions yield.

6 Viands in ample store the feast displays; And all in season, all beyond our praise.