For there is a certain number which an entertainment may receive, and still be an entertainment; but if it exceeds that, so that by reason of the number there cannot be a mutual conversation amongst all, if they cannot know one another nor partake of the same jollity, it ceaseth to be such.

For we should not want messengers there, as in a camp, or boatswains, as in a galley; but we ourselves should immediately converse with one another.
As in a dance, so in an entertainment, the last man should be placed within hearing of the first.
As I was speaking, my grandfather Lamprias cried out: Then it seems there is need of temperance not only in our feasts, but also in our invitations.

For methinks there is even an excess in kindness, when we pass by none of our friends, but draw them all in, as to see a sight or hear a play.

And I think, it is not so great a disgrace for the entertainer not to have bread or wine enough for his, guests, as not to have room enough, with which he ought always to be provided, not only for invited guests, strangers and chance visitants.

For suppose he hath not wine and bread enough, it may be imputed either to the carelessness or dishonesty of his servants; but the want of room must be imputed to the imprudence of the inviter.