For that, nothing more is necessary than to be born of a queen under a canopy.

But it is very difficult to be a man who has a good digestion.

It requires a healthy stomach and a light conscience.

Come, King Henry, and let us see whether you are not merely a king, but also a man that has a good stomach." And with a merry laugh he took the king's other arm and led him with the earl into the dining-room.
The king, who was an extraordinary eater, silently beckoned his suite to take their places at the table, after he had seated himself in his gilded chair.

With grave and solemn air he then received from the hands of the master of ceremonies the ivory tablet on which was the bill of fare for the day.