"Come,
each of us add a sumptuous tripod, add a cauldron!
Then recover our costs with levies on the people:
it’s hard to afford such bounty man by man."
– Homer
The Odyssey, Book 13, lines 13-16. The Phaeacians are mesmerized by Odysseus’ storytelling. King Alcinous generously decides that they must show their gratitude by showering their guest with lavish gifts. He plans that the costs will be recovered by imposing taxes on his subjects.