The authorities honored his request and took him to the house of the magistrate, who was holding a banquet with some friends.

That evening the petitioners held a banquet at which they toasted the king and themselves as beggars.

The program also holds a banquet for its members at the end of the school year.

The lavish banquet was followed by a masked ball.

In those days the swans were farmed as food for the monks' lavish banquets.

Wealthy citizens often hosted lavish banquets.

Some officials, unwilling to give up such perks of the job, have taken their lavish banquets underground, scheduling events in private clubs and other less visible places.

Following the tournament the patron of the day would offer lavish banquets and entertainments.