It would seem the hour had arrived to victualize somewhat on a repast of dainty viands.
Or, as one might say “it’s about time for dinner” in the archaic English spirit of Sir Richard Francis Burton’s translation of 1001 Nights, where the protagonist is always “victualizing” “somewhat” of “dainty viands”.
I always thought “Dainty Viands” sounds like it should be a type of *Friskies® cat food that contains nuggets of fish, poultry and veal in the corresponding shape of the animal from which the meat ostensibly derived. The label could have a glamorous, long-hair cat wearing a bejeweled collar and comfortably situated on a divan of delicate fabrics, with the fancy repast laid out in fine tableware in the style of a multi-course dinner. And doilies. Strangely, it turns out “Viand” is already a brand of pet food, though one far less highfalutin than the name should suggest. Missed trademark opportunity on the part of Friskies® if you ask me.
Since I still don’t know precisely what a “dainty viand” is, and whether or not I’ve ever eaten somewhat of one, I suppose a dinner of chicken, box scalloped potatoes and broccoli will have to do.
*I know what you’re thinking, “Dainty Viands” sounds more like a “Fancy Feast® Gourmet Cat Food” kind of branding but in my mind Friskies® beat them to the trademark office. Take that, Nestlé Purina PetCare!