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Book 1, Chapter Seven: The Ascent, Pages 147 and 148

On the third day however, the Servant
Begins to feel a growing concern, see,
Over the famished state of the griffins.
Deprived of sustenance for the purpose
Of bringing to fruition the kynge’s plans.

Speaking of whom, our kynge emerges
From a hunt with two plump hares to his name.
He asks of the griffins’ state, “How are they?”
And the old man responds, “Famished, my lord.”

Our kynge passes the hares to the Servant,
“Perfect. Prepare a kebab, well-roasted.”
The hares are then skinned and struck through a stake.
Then cooked over the fire, oils dripping.

Once complete, the Servant hands the kebab
Over to Alexander occupied
With the task of yoking to the griffins,
The recently-built chariot-throne of wood.