Ἀλλ' ἔσθι' ἐλθὼν τοὺς Μεγακλέους κίονας

As if he said the wealth [of Megacles]. He is indicating through these [words] that nothing was left to him, except the courtyard. Meaning the stones of Megacles' house. For these alone were left behind once he had eaten everything. The old man says this to his son. Aristophanes in Clouds [uses the phrase]. The saying [is used] in reference to those eating without restraint.