Quote by Robert Herrick, A Panegyric To S

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And with our broth, and bread, and bits, sir friend, You've

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This quote, taken from Robert Herrick's poem "A Parting Verse to the Guest," is a humorous plea for a guest to depart. The speaker points out that the visitor has already been well-fed and accommodated for two days, but staying a third day would result in an unpleasant lingering odor, both from the guests themselves and the fish being served. The quote can be interpreted as a lighthearted request for the guest to take their leave before overstaying their welcome and causing discomfort.

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