The giant Grangousier, of feasters the first,
Hated that any should hunger or thirst;
To all at his table, the low or the high,
“Eat, eat,” said Grangousier, “and drink ere you’re dry!”
When the babe of this generous giant was yet
But a lusty young guzzler of all he could get,
He made his convivial father rejoice
By shouting “Drink, drink!” at the top of his voice.
Now, one would have thought that for eating, indeed,
The babe and his father had perished of greed;
But kindness as keen as his hunger was then
Made baby Gargantua greatest of men.
Seymour Barnard.