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290 B

two to three metretes

You may convert this to a modern measure. AT: "75 to 115 liters." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume)

to the brim

This means "to the very top" or "completely full."

the head waiter

This refers to the person in charge of the food and drink.