Tantalus

Tantalus, in spite of his thirst, stopped for a moment his efforts for water, Ixion's wheel stood still, the vulture ceased to tear the giant's liver, the daughters of Danaus rested from their task of drawing water in a sieve, and Sisyphus sat on his rock to listen.

Yes, there was a tantalus containing brandy and whisky on the sea-chest.

“A small boy, sir. Said I was to be sure and see you got it most particular.” He unlocked a cupboard near the window and produced a tantalus. “Whisky, sir, or cocktail?”

And stockrooms heavy with the Tantalus on which the family fortune has been made

Over all, there brooded the shadow of his injuries and the tantalus of their slow healing.

He will not mannage her, although he mount her, / That worse then Tantalus is her annoy

But like still pining Tantalus he sits / And vselesse barnes the haruest of his wits