CHAPTER LXXVII. They Sup

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# CHAPTER LXXVII. They Sup ## Overview This is chapter LXXVII of the novel "Mardi: And a Voyage Thither." It is part of the "Melville Complete Works" collection and was extracted from the file "mardi_vol2.txt." The chapter spans from line 11056 to 11386 of the source text. ## Context This chapter is situated within the larger narrative of [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN), a novel by Herman Melville. It follows [CHAPTER LXXVI. Some Pleasant, Shady Talk In The Groves, Between My Lords Abrazza And Media, Babbalanja, Mohi, And Yoomy](arke:01KG8AJW03Z0Q25AN0GF175AXF) and precedes [CHAPTER LXXVIII. They Embark](arke:01KG8AJW030M03RKTWG6BWM4QQ). The text originates from the file [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9), which is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. ## Contents Chapter LXXVII, titled "They Sup," details a lavish supper hosted by King Abrazza. The narrative touches upon the characters' perceptions of Abrazza, the historical precedents for grand suppers, and the philosophical musings of Babbalanja regarding the nature of feasts, moderation, and the lives of different social classes. The chapter includes discussions on the merits of suppers versus dinners, the carefree lives of bachelors, and the hardships faced by laborers. The scene culminates with Babbalanja's impassioned, almost defiant, speech about the value of rest and sustenance, even for the most downtrodden, before the gathering concludes.

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