you swear, Friar John.”
The phrase "you swear" is a saying that stems from a middle english word "swerigen" meaning to take an oath under office. Someone saying "you swear" means to promise or to take an oath to the person. https://www.etymonline.com/word/swear
“My friend,” said the monk, “let me alone with it; for, by G—, I’ll drink the better that it is on. It makes all my body jocund. If I should lay it aside, the waggish pages would cut to themselves garters out of it, as I was once served at Coulaines. And, which is worse, I shall lose my appetite. But if in this habit I sit down at table, I will drink, by G—, both to thee and to thy horse, and so courage, frolic, God save the company! I have already supped, yet will I eat never a whit the less for that; for I have a paved stomach, as hollow as a butt of malvoisie or St. Benedictus’ boot (butt), and always open like a lawyer’s pouch. Of all fishes but the tench take the wing of a partridge or the thigh of a nun. Doth not he die like a good fellow that dies with a stiff catso? Our prior loves exceedingly the white of a capon.”
The Monk enjoys the food and drink he has been provided. He is grateful they were so kind to give him a good meal. He also speaks on being not greedy, and to eat what is given and only till your stomach is full and not anymore.
https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/post/greed-first-of-three-poisons-in-buddhism
Thanked be the gods!
A phrase commonly used in early Greek culture to the belief in many Gods. It is used in a way to appreciate what the Gods have done for an individual. In greek mythology there are many Gods to believe in, making Gods plural instead of singular.
Greek Gods and Religious Practices, Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, Colette Hemingway https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/grlg/hd_grlg.htm
Arjuna to the Lord of Hearts
"Arjuna to the Lord of Hearts" Arjuna is known in the Hindu religion as a pure soul. He is seen as white, which means purity. Arjuna had other names like, Vijaya, meaning victor, because he was always the victor in the battle field. He was seen as the "earth-representative of the highest order. Sri Krishna was the world-saviour"
AUM — Vol.II-1, No.10, 27 October 1974, Sri Chinmoy The quintessence of the Mahabharata https://www.srichinmoylibrary.com/aum-1283