Heston's hand-book; being an account of the settlement of Eyre Haven, and a succinct history of Atlantic City and county during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries .. . ereof much praise hath beenspoken by most learned men, in winter time, ere yet the inns at otherplaces have their portals opened, 1 durst lay my hand upon the Oceansmane and play familiar with his hoary locks. King,—I perceive, pilgrim, that thou art no fool, nor art thou abste-mious of pleasure, seeing that thy countenance is round and good-naturedand that thy nose doth already wear the livery of good living. Thisword of thine p
Heston's hand-book; being an account of the settlement of Eyre Haven, and a succinct history of Atlantic City and county during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries .. . ereof much praise hath beenspoken by most learned men, in winter time, ere yet the inns at otherplaces have their portals opened, 1 durst lay my hand upon the Oceansmane and play familiar with his hoary locks. King,—I perceive, pilgrim, that thou art no fool, nor art thou abste-mious of pleasure, seeing that thy countenance is round and good-naturedand that thy nose doth already wear the livery of good living. Thisword of thine persuades me that it behooves us all to go and linger yet awhile at thy fair city which thou callest Atlantic City. Give me my serv-ant forth ! Nay ! go thou thyself and summon up the retinue. Commandthem to attendto-morrow atnine, for at that hour we go to this place ofrest and pleasure; and so may this be our custom hereafter. Resolve,also, with all modest haste, whichsoever way thou mayest please, thatthis be our usage thrice every twelvemonth. Write it down and post it byevery path we tread, and let it shine with such a lustre that he who runsmay read. 32. PART II. Indian Stories and Traditions—Tales of the Olden TimeSettlement of Eyre Haven — Atlantic CountyReminiscences—Origin and Historyof Atlantic City. (33)
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