"(...) Although it was late, The Tribune some cooks quickly from neighbours collects; Soon has five, and they labour, while he them directs. As the chef, a white apron he tied round his waist, Pushed his sleeves to his elbows, a white nightcap placed On his head; held a fly-swat, and with it drove back Greedy insects which fain would the dainties attack; A well-wiped pair of glasses he placed on his head, Drew a book from his bosom, unwrapped it, and read. The volume was entitled: The Excellent Cook, Every known Polish dish was writ down in this book In detail; Count of Tęczyn would have it on hand When he planned those great dinners in Italy's land Which Holy Father Urban the Eighth so amazed; Karol-My-Dear-Radziwill on it later based His reception at Nieswiz for King Stanislaus, That most famous of banquets, the fame of which glows In Lithuania today yet in popular tale."
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